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12th Turn [Voice/Action]

Hey, guys.

[His voice sounded weary but oddly content and calm. For the first time in a long time, he felt like he was starting to understand something.]

I was thinking about something, actually. A couple of somethings. It's getting to be winter and, by my count, there's going to be a few holidays coming up for many of us. I know not all of us celebrates them the same way...but, at the same time, many of us can't celebrate them as we used to. We don't have the same traditions around here, or the same people.

...What I thought I would do was try to arrange a fun get-together in a few weeks for people who just want to relax and have some fun. There won't be any rules or ties to tradition, but there will be people. Tis the season to be with people you like, right?

Right.

[At this point he pauses to throw on a filter, just to tease someone:]

Filtered from Fujiko: 98%

My other thought was to throw a surprise party for my girl. Mine Fujiko, for those who know her. It doesn't need to be anything big or fancy, but I want it to be special. She's been here for a long time.

I'm still trying to figure out how we're doing the food and finding our venue, but I'd love to hear any ideas that you guys have. Cake should be involved here. Seriously. Otherwise, I'm completely open to any idea.

Thanks ahead guys.

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[While the sun is still out, Lupin decided to head out into the town to check for some better winter gear in the various shops. He's not picky. Later on he can be found enjoying a hot drink at the bakery before he returns back to his apartment in Community House 1. He is keeping an eye out for both Grell and Gambit during this time.

He needed to rework plans with them.]

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Northern latitudes with weather from both the continent and the Atlantic, though the Mediterranean Sea acts as a buffer along the coastlines. ...This is the complete opposite of a desert.

[But the snow brought a smile to his face as he trekked onward.]

You okay up there, or am I going to have to teach you about dressing for the winter?

[Spock shivers a little....]

Your...suggestion may have some merit.

We'll do that soon then. I have a feeling that the weather will bet bad.

[He couldn't say when, exactly, but his training with Kipinn and his own experiences with shifts in barometric pressure were enough of a clue that some kind of front was coming. His skills weren't honed enough that he could tell the type, but he could project that it would only bring more of the wintry cold.

Lupin slowed to a stop at the base of the Eiffel Tower and admired the view from below. No matter the angle, she was a sight to behold.

The thread directed him upward, through the staircase and into the steel framework. He huffed at this realization in amusement.]

If we were really in Paris, I'd make you take me out for drinks after this. What kind of training are you really after here?

[If Lupin is paying attention, he would feel a slight hesitation at that question....

There were of course several reasons why he was doing this. One reason being that Lupin was greatly distressed during his time without mobility... having him 'run-around' as it were would give him some liberation.
But that could have been accomplished outside of the mind...
Spock could not hide the fact that he wanted to make Lupin happy. This was an illogical feeling, but he could not deny it.]

I.. I had surmised that surrounding you in a familiar territory would instill a sense of elation and freedom. [Spock hoped that sounded legitimate.]

[He did, but he allowed it to slip by without commentary. Spock deserved his dignity, especially as he was still recovering from that Shift he faced. After losing every shred of his training and control, Spock deserved at least that much.

Lupin trekked up the long series of stairs, and took joy in just that simple act. Stairs were a part of the reason why he made the choices that he did in July, and a part of why he chose Community House 1 as his current living space. The simple sound of his feet rapping on the metal as he climbed upward and the basic sense of where he stood in relation to the ground, the passage, and the sky were exhilarating. That, combined with the city, made him feel alive again.]

You were right. The Dome doesn't even compare to this.

“Most people believe the mind to be a mirror, more or less accurately reflecting the world outside them, not realizing on the contrary that the mind is itself the principal element of creation.” A rather intriguing quote from one Rabindranath Tagore... The mind is indeed incredibly powerful.

[Spock knew on some level that Lupin was humouring him... and he appreciated it.
He watched the snow fall from the sky, realizing that he had never actually seen the substance in real life.]

[If the patterns were consistent with last year, Spock would have the opportunity to see snow very soon.]

That makes sense.

[The cold grew more prevalent in his awareness as he ascended the stairs and left the bustle of the rue underneath him. Every step drew him closer, he knew. The thread was only there as a guide.]

That man you mentioned. What kind of person was he?

A philosopher and a practitioner of Buddhism from India who died sometime in the 1940's. A rather fascinating individual who speaks on the creativity of the mind and the concept of transcendence.

[Spock could hear Lupin's footfalls on the steps now... and he shivers at the cold. Though he was enjoying the falling snow.]

The mind is indeed creative... especially your own Sa-kai....

I know.

[The tone was sly, cocky, and egoistic--he was back in his game, and he was going to play it. Stroking his ego would help no one.]

I wouldn't know anything about 'transcendence,' honestly. But anyone can transcend the barriers and expectations of their culture and world.

[He lived beyond the rules. A few more steps and Lupin reached the top.

The snow was mesmerizing against the city lights.]

[Spock kept his gaze out to the city, knowing that Lupin was approaching behind him.
He quirks an eyebrow at Arsene's response and decides to speak out loud..]

Indeed... though it is good to see you well Arsene.

[Lupin smirked when he approached and blew another cloud of smoke up into the sky.]

It's good to be back, Spock. God have I missed this. Pity that I'll never really be able to show you my Paris. You might like it.

[Spock turns his head and regards him with a half-smile. For this bond alone would he do his best to try and retain his memories.
An odd feeling of nervousness falls into the pit of his stomach as he considers the repercussions if Spock leaves Luceti before Lupin.... the damage that a broken bond would cause....
Spock 'shakes' the thoughts from his mind.]

This projection will have to do for now Sa-kai. And from what I can see of this aesthetically pleasing city, I would find much satisfaction exploring what it has to offer.

[Memories were tricky for Lupin, particularly with his stances on them being rewritten or even lost. So long as a person maintains some part of their core, the memories never truly vanish. He had seen it and experienced it himself. The memories of an amnesiac Fujiko still haunted him, but even with her entire being locked away deep in her subconscious she still retained her will and her resilience.

He would try his damnedest to remember as well, for the variety of experiences that he had. This...'partnership' he had with Spock was slowly becoming important to him.]

Maybe if we can find a way to break out and travel to different worlds then, without screwing up the lives of the people who genuinely want to stay here. Maybe then I can show you.

[Spock raises both of his eyebrows...]

If that is indeed possible, I would be most amenable to that suggestion.

[Knowledge was everything to a Vulcan... and the very idea of losing it was appalling. However... having this connection meant more to him then he would ever let on. Bonds for Vulcan's were sacred.]

I would question the appeal of actually staying here... though I believe I can see some merit in that.

[Bonds were sacred for Lupin as well--it was why he was wary of freely giving his trust again.]

There are people here who are dead in their realities, Spock. There are people who have made families. I don't understand it either, but people have roots here now. I'm not going to deny that.

...but, I do miss my liberty.

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Indeed... Though I... very much desire to be back on the Enterprise. [Spock allows himself to worry about his Captain for a moment... ]

If it were possible, it would be interesting to witness your reaction to being given an opportunity to explore the Enterprise.
Though I believe the experience may render you completely immobile... [Spock is trying to tease you...]

Is that a challenge?

[He grinned. It was a legitimate question.]

[Spock replies with a grin of his own, his eyes dancing with amusement...

The air starts to shimmer around them, and Spock's gaze never leaves Lupin's face as they suddenly find themselves standing in a shuttle... in space.]

[He didn't even jump at the shift in 'location.' He had seen and experienced far too much in Luceti to be alarmed by something as relatively mundane as this. His first jump with Law was infinitely more surprising.]

Touche.

I believe you will want to look out the window...

We are heading to a very specific location. [The amusement was palpable.. Spock was enjoying himself.]

Hmmm?

[He turned his head toward the window that protected them from the vacuum of space, as Spock suggested, out curiosity. What was out there...?]

[The Enterprise in all of its magnificent beauty was the full of the window.
The Lady was docked at the station that they were heading towards.]

[Spock walked towards the window, but did not look out, instead keeping his attention on Lupin...]

Would you care for that tour?

[He gazed at her almost in awe. This wasn't the first time that he had encountered a space vessel, somehow, in Luceti...but it was the first time he had on such an iconic ship. The Enterprise, in a symbolic sense, was as much a ship as any naval vessel.

She was a treasure.]

Always, Spock.

[It was not long before they docked and Spock showed Lupin through the door and into the ships hanger.

There were no people around.]

This is the Ship's hanger... I presume you may want to start with the bridge?

...Of course.

[He was distracted by how immaculate the walls were.]

That was where a lot of that tv show took place in, when it didn't focus on the explorations. It was the Seventies. Budget problems.

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Re: [Action] ...oh boy... this thread has the potential to go on FOREVER! I LUV IT!

[Action] yea, we're insane~

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