Velik-residence

USS Odyssey

[Archived] Shore Leave / velik-residence

Vulcan

Velik BOT 03-Dec-20 10:03 PM

*He was sitting on a mat in the middle of his house, meditating. It was very quiet and peaceful.*

Dr Larkin BOT 03-Dec-20 10:08 PM

*Larkin reached his father's door and rang the bell. It had been quite a while since he had made it back home. He was actually glad that the Odyssey had to delay their trip into the unknown so he was now able to. 20 years would have been a very long time.*

Velik BOT 03-Dec-20 10:12 PM

*He rose from his mat and went to the door, opening it. He saw his son.* "Greetings, Larkin. It is agreeable to see you again." *He stepped aside, giving Larkin room to come inside.*

Dr Larkin BOT 03-Dec-20 10:19 PM

*Larkin gave a nod and entered,* "You as well, Father. Am I interupting?"

Velik BOT 03-Dec-20 10:27 PM

"No, you are not. I was about to eat my nightly meal." *A bowl of some vulcan broth was sitting on a table adjacent to the living room, where he was previously meditating.* "I shall replicate a bowl for you as well." *He looked at Larkin as he started for the replicator.*

Dr Larkin BOT 03-Dec-20 10:54 PM

"Thank you. How have you been?" *Larkin asked, taking a seat across from where his father always sat. Ignoring that he had gotten a very detailed yet uneventful letter a little over a month ago. All the man did was work*

Velik BOT 03-Dec-20 10:59 PM

"I have been well, how have you been?" *He asked in turn, retrieving the bowl from the replicator and placing it on the table in front of Larkin.* "How has working on the Odyssey been?"

Dr Larkin BOT 03-Dec-20 11:36 PM

"Physical after physical. However we have many interesting and diverse crew members. Insectoids, hybrids of many different species. Two Vulcan Betazoids. An interesting mix to say the least. Klingon, Cardassian, Bajorians. I keep busy." *Larkin answered before spooning some soup,* "How is everything at the Academy?"

Velik BOT 03-Dec-20 11:48 PM

"Everything is well at the academy. I am still helping students in their medical endeavors." *He replied, taking a spoonful of soup as he looked at Larkin.* "The ship sounds quite interesting. Do you have anyone in mind as a mate?" *He was being very blunt.*

Dr Larkin BOT 04-Dec-20 12:19 AM

*The bluntness was not unusual and Larkin was not all surprised he segwayed into that topic quickly,* "No. T'Pel Kestra would have perhaps, however a bond between her and the CTO seems to be imminent. So...no. I do not get much chance to socialize, though I have time."

Velik BOT 04-Dec-20 08:45 AM

*He took another spoonful of soup before looking back at Larkin.* "You understand the need for a mate. I know some eligible women you might be interested in." *He said, still looking at Larkin.*

Dr. Larkin 04-Dec-20 03:33 PM

*Larkin blinked,* "This is going to be a ten year journey. It is best I find someone on board...or make use of the holodeck. I assure you I have planned for every possible outcome. I do not need you to set me up with someone who will not be coming with me. T'Var is also not so easily replaced." *He said and went back to eating his soup.*

Velik BOT 04-Dec-20 04:02 PM

*He blinked and started eating his soup again.* "It is logical to be prepared. I know you are capable of finding a mate on your own." *He kept eating, looking up at Larkin after every spoonful.* "How long is your shore leave?"

Dr. Larkin 04-Dec-20 04:10 PM

"A week. I plan on being on Vulcan for five days. I will find lodging if I need." *He didn't want to just invite himself into his fathers home, even though this was where he grew up.*

Velik BOT 04-Dec-20 04:29 PM

"You can stay in your room, Larkin." *He replied, knowing his son was avoiding impoliteness. He kept eating.*

Dr. Larkin 04-Dec-20 04:32 PM

*Larkin nodded and took a few more bites,* "So...have you and your *friend* gotten any closer to something other than arrangement? *All is fair in love and war, right? If he gets asked, surely he can also do the asking.*

Velik BOT 04-Dec-20 06:01 PM

"No." *He simply replied, looking at Larkin.* "We have not gotten any closer since the arrangement was made." *He calmly went back to eating.*

Dr. Larkin 04-Dec-20 07:22 PM

*Larkin just continued to stare at his father, letting the obviousness of his hypocrisy float in the air a moment,* "Why not? You obviously find each other agreeable enough to fornicate with one another. You work together, and as far as I know, have been friends for years. What seems to be the issue?"

Velik BOT 04-Dec-20 08:41 PM

*He blinked and looked at Larkin.* "These things take time. It still may be a few years before we actually fornicate with one another." *He took another spoonful of soup before looking at his son again.* "I have no issue with her."

Dr. Larkin 04-Dec-20 09:28 PM

"You've had this arrangement since I was seven." *Larkin answered, taking another sip of soup.*

Velik BOT 04-Dec-20 10:30 PM

"Yes, I have had this arrangement for many years. I plan on fornicating with her soon, within the next few years." *He was nearly finished his soup.* "Time has indeed brought us closer together. We are close to making it more than an arrangement."

Dr Larkin BOT 04-Dec-20 11:23 PM

*Larkin looked at his father, and blinked,* "I am 75. Yet...I need to find a mate tomorrow." *He was mostly just teasing his father.*

Velik BOT 04-Dec-20 11:52 PM

*Velik looked at his son, blinking in turn.* "You need to find a mate as soon as possible. It is illogical to assume that you will find one tomorrow. Although that would be preferred, perhaps required that you find one tomorrow." \*He was teasing Larkin all while staying completely neutral.

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Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 05-Dec-20 01:36 AM

"Yet you can not settle down. Fascinating." *Larkin finished his soup and sat back,* "Do not concern yourself with me. I will be fine."

Velik BOT 05-Dec-20 05:41 PM

"I won't concern myself with you, once you find a mate." *He stated, finished as well. He sat back in his chair and looked at his son.* "I have indeed settled down, as her and I have certain plans to copulate in the future. You have no such plans. Now, would you like to come to the academy to meet her again?"

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Dr Larkin BOT 05-Dec-20 06:00 PM

"Perhaps. I figured I play a little tourist while I am here. A friend suggested hot springs. However it is what your schedule will allow as I am here to see you before disappearing in the Delta Quadrant for ten years." *Quite possibly the closest to an "I love you, old man" any Vulcan had ever gotten.*

Velik BOT 05-Dec-20 06:56 PM

"Playing tourist." *He blinked and looked at Larkin.* "I would recommend the hot springs, and I can accompany you as my schedule is open for the next few days." *He got up and put his plate in the replicator.*

Dr Larkin BOT 06-Dec-20 12:45 AM

"If you insist." *Larkin responded, returning his dish to the replicator as well.* "I am attempting to *not* spend my time off constantly working. Playing tourist. Perhaps I am using it incorrectly."

Velik BOT 06-Dec-20 12:51 AM

"You are not using it incorrectly. There is nothing wrong with visiting new places and gaining more experience." *He replied.*

Dr Larkin BOT 06-Dec-20 12:55 AM

"I know. Thusly why I am doing so. Any other suggestions?"

Velik BOT 06-Dec-20 06:34 PM

"I would suggest Surak's monument. It is a place of meditation." *He stated.*

Dr. Larkin 06-Dec-20 07:16 PM

"Is there anything...*less* Vulcan?"

Velik BOT 06-Dec-20 07:44 PM

"There is the ancient Earth themed retreat called a 'Cowboy's Adventure' a small distance away. It is run by some humans." *From one extreme to the next.*

Dr Larkin BOT 06-Dec-20 09:04 PM

*Larkin blinked and shook his head,* "Perhaps I will browse the computer for ideas."

Velik BOT 07-Dec-20 10:17 AM

"That may be the more logical option. The only places I know of are the meditation centers and the very touristy places." *He looked at Larkin, scratching his neck.*

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