[ There was nothing in Spock's past that could give him any sort of framework to go off in dealing with this situation. But he was adept at extrapolating and processing and though his own mind could not conceive of the horror of such a situation, he is familiar enough with history to understand massacres. And knows, in a way he would be loathe to put to words for there is little concrete evidence, that this situation is was a massacre. Perhaps not in the strictest definition of the term, but close enough for Spock to know it counts.
Help will never arrive quickly enough. Spock knows this; the knowledge was burned into his mind the day Vulcan was destroyed. But sometimes, he wonders why it takes so long, why their technology supposedly fails them when they need it most. Technology is not infallible, but so often it fails when the situation is dire - and people have little training to deal when the very structure of their world fails them.
On Vulcan, it was whispered that the minds of humans are filled with lies. Childhood rumors, but a prejudice that stuck, lending to the superiority that Vulcans had over humans. Vulcans knew their logic was flawless and that they spoke only the truth. Spock knew differently, thanks to his mother, and experiences the truth every day, but he has not forgotten.
The reports - if they receive detailed reports at all - will be full of such lies. He cannot refute Jim's comment and does not try, simply nods his head in agreement. ]
There will need to be careful examination of all details contained within reports, verified with eye witnesses and a close look at the various colonies.
[ In other words, Spock wants to discover as much about the situation as possible, because what is the point of Starfleet if not to investigate and solve problems? ]
We will offer as much assistance as is needed, Captain. The Enterprise has her orders, and crew will start arriving in the morning to facilitate.
[ It doesn't occur to Spock to ask about Jim's insistence. Yet. While they might have military training and experience, with battles fought and won and lost, they attempt some semblance of peacekeeping. Help was not a concern.
But Spock does take careful note of Jim's responses. They are unusual enough to be examined, and it is preferable to focus on the captain, rather than the long line of people waiting for help. Spock has already surveyed the line: it is long and the people are malnourished. He estimates at least a five percent decrease in the line by morning, and not because of help arriving. The frustration and anger, amidst the weariness and defeat, is hard to block. ]
I would hear your thoughts about this situation, Captain. How shall we proceed with the councilors?
[ There is no need for such strict formality now, but he keeps to titles and roles, a reminder of why they are present in such a place.
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Help will never arrive quickly enough. Spock knows this; the knowledge was burned into his mind the day Vulcan was destroyed. But sometimes, he wonders why it takes so long, why their technology supposedly fails them when they need it most. Technology is not infallible, but so often it fails when the situation is dire - and people have little training to deal when the very structure of their world fails them.
On Vulcan, it was whispered that the minds of humans are filled with lies. Childhood rumors, but a prejudice that stuck, lending to the superiority that Vulcans had over humans. Vulcans knew their logic was flawless and that they spoke only the truth. Spock knew differently, thanks to his mother, and experiences the truth every day, but he has not forgotten.
The reports - if they receive detailed reports at all - will be full of such lies. He cannot refute Jim's comment and does not try, simply nods his head in agreement. ]
There will need to be careful examination of all details contained within reports, verified with eye witnesses and a close look at the various colonies.
[ In other words, Spock wants to discover as much about the situation as possible, because what is the point of Starfleet if not to investigate and solve problems? ]
We will offer as much assistance as is needed, Captain. The Enterprise has her orders, and crew will start arriving in the morning to facilitate.
[ It doesn't occur to Spock to ask about Jim's insistence. Yet. While they might have military training and experience, with battles fought and won and lost, they attempt some semblance of peacekeeping. Help was not a concern.
But Spock does take careful note of Jim's responses. They are unusual enough to be examined, and it is preferable to focus on the captain, rather than the long line of people waiting for help. Spock has already surveyed the line: it is long and the people are malnourished. He estimates at least a five percent decrease in the line by morning, and not because of help arriving. The frustration and anger, amidst the weariness and defeat, is hard to block. ]
I would hear your thoughts about this situation, Captain. How shall we proceed with the councilors?
[ There is no need for such strict formality now, but he keeps to titles and roles, a reminder of why they are present in such a place.