GETTING TO KNOW YOU - Amanda Grayson
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NAME: Amanda Grayson cra'Sarek cha'Skon cha'Solkar
SEX: Yes <giggle> <There's a deep murmur off screen>
It's an old Terran joke!
HOME: Shi'Kahr, Vulcan; when my husband is not on mission elsewhere.
HEIGHT: 5'4" <Another deep murmur off screen> Ok,
fine. 5' 3.66" I have not shrunk over the years!
EYES: Blue-ish
HAIR: Originally chestnut, but grey now.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW? Ooh, I don't really watch much TV. I do
enjoy a classic movie now and then though.
WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSEPAD? There are no mice living in my house!
FAVORITE MAGAZINE: There's an e-zine I get on Vulcan, Bahsu'dunap, that I
enjoy reading. It's a gardening zine.
FAVORITE SMELL: Cookies baking.
WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD: Spock's death
BEST FEELING IN THE WORLD: Spock's birth, and re-birth.
THINGS TO DO ON WEEKENDS: It depends on where I am, really. On Vulcan I
spend my free time gardening and we travel to various historical sites.
On Earth I enjoy antiquing.
FAVORITE SOUNDTRACK: I enjoy a variety of music.
WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THOUGHT OF WHEN YOU WOKE UP THIS MORNING? That
Sarek had, once again, taken more than his share of the bed. <Another deep
murmur off screen> Hush you, this is my questionnaire!
DO YOU GET MOTION SICKNESS? No.
ROLLER COASTERS--DEADLY OR EXCITING? Exciting.
PEN OR PENCIL? I have an antique ink pen that also has an eraser on it.
Kind of a mixture of the two devices...like the spork.
HOW MANY RINGS BEFORE YOU ANSWER THE PHONE? I pick up as soon as possible,
because our answer service only puts through calls that are pre-approved as
people with whom we wish to speak.
FAVORITE FOODS: Hot fudge sundae, on Earth. Vulcan has developed its own
version, sold in the tourist areas, but it's not the same.
DO YOU GET ALONG WITH YOUR PARENTS? I did, yes.
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME? Convicted? No, never
convicted...
CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA? Chocolate
CROUTONS OR BACON BITS? Croutons, and I sometimes indulge in those
imitation bacon bits.
DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE? Yes. As long as Sarek isn't co-piloting.
<smirk>
DO YOU SLEEP WITH STUFFED ANIMALS? No, I only sleep with my husband.
<A deep murmur off screen> You're not stuffed? Oh!
Hahahaha.
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY KIND OF PET, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I've become fond of the
sehlats on Vulcan.
IF YOU COULD BE ANY TYPE OF ANIMAL WHAT WOULD YOU BE? A cat, I think.
They have great attitudes! <A very low murmur off screen>
Sarek! <blush!> That's a very old term for it.
THUNDERSTORMS, COOL OR SCARY? Cool
IF YOU COULD MEET ANYONE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHO WOULD IT BE? Sarek's first wife,
T'Rea. No, I never met her. Oddly enough, whenever I accompanied Sarek
to see Sybok she was never around. <accusing glare in a direction off
camera> Why? To compare notes! <grins> I've
always wondered what she was like. Sybok and Sarek had very different
views on her.
FAVORITE ALCOHOLIC DRINK: Mudsliders
WHAT IS YOUR ZODIAC SIGN? I don't recall, anymore! I haven't read a
horoscope in years!
EAT THE STEMS OF BROCCOLI? I do.
IF SOMEONE ASKED FOR THE SHIRT OFF YOUR BACK, WOULD YOU GIVE IT TO THEM? I
suppose it would depend on why they need it, and if they need it worse than I
do.
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Rodeo cowboy.
Don't ask...
IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY COLOR, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I once dyed my hair
black, for a costume party on Earth. I changed my ears and brows as well,
to be Vulcan. Sarek didn't like it...
IF YOU COULD HAVE A TATTOO, WHAT & WHERE WOULD IT BE? What do you mean if I
*could* have one?
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN LOVE?: Yes, a few times, actually.
DESCRIBE YOUR DREAM WEDDING: An elopement!
WHAT IS ON THE WALLS OF YOUR ROOM? A few ancient Vulcan weapons, some paintings
of Vulcan landscapes, and this large holopic across from the bed of a
waterfall. It plays the sounds too!
IS THE GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL: Depends on what's in it.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SNAPPLE? You would think they would have updated these
things a little in over 400 years...
ARE YOU A RIGHTY, LEFTY OR AMBIDEXTROUS?: Right-handed.
DO YOU TYPE WITH YOUR FINGERS ON THE RIGHT KEYS?: And the left ones too.
IF YOU COULD BE A GARDENING TOOL, WHAT WOULD YOU BE? If I could *be* a
gardening tool? Forgive me for sounding...well...like my husband, but why
would I wish to *be* a gardening tool?
WHAT'S UNDER YOUR BED? Some sand, and dust, I imagine. A few boxes of
sentimental items. A couple of things that go buzz in the night—
<urgent murmurs from off screen, Amanda looks that way> Now you're
worried about Spock seeing this? After the things you've said?!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NUMBER?: 2
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? When I was a little girl, my father built me one of
those mini-cars. Mine was red.
WHAT IS YOUR DREAM CAR? I'm not particularly interested in cars. Whatever
gets me around.
FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH: I tend to watch those inter-galactic competitions with
Sarek. There are various sports involved.
SAY ONE NICE THING ABOUT THE PERSON (OR PEOPLE) WHO SENT THIS TO YOU: My
brother is a terrific chef!
OF ALL THE PEOPLE YOU SEND THIS TO, WHO IS LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? <laughs>
Oh, I'm not sending this to anyone but back to my brother. God forbid
this became public!
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GETTING TO KNOW YOU - Ambassador Sarek
1.) NAME: Sarek cha'Skon cha'Solkar
2.) SEX: Male
3.) HOME: Shi'Kahr, Vulcan
4.) HEIGHT: 1.8288 meters
5.) EYES: Green, but my wife insist on calling them hazel green.
6.) HAIR: Black, with a little grey developing.
7.) WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW? I watch documentaries on various
subjects.
8.) WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSEPAD? I would have to concur with Amanda; there are no
mice living in our residence.
9.) FAVORITE MAGAZINE: I rarely have the opportunity to indulge in
leisure reading.
10.) FAVORITE SMELL: I see no logic in preferring one scent to another.
11.) WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD: <Sigh> My son's death.
12.) BEST FEELING IN THE WORLD: My wedding to Amanda. <murmur from off
screen> You are quite welcome, Aduna.
13.) THINGS TO DO ON WEEKENDS: Again, I rarely have leisure time; however, when
I do I usually am accompanying Amanda in her various expeditions.
14.) FAVORITE SOUNDTRACK: I am partial to pre-reform pieces. I also enjoy
Terran classical renditions.
15.) WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THOUGHT OF WHEN YOU WOKE UP THIS MORNING?
First, I would like to say that I never use more than my own allotted space in
our bed; unless I am asked to. <angry murmurs from off
screen> I am answering the question. <holds hands up
defensively> Very well, Amanda. My first thought upon waking
this morning was to wonder why I was being struck by a pillow. <more
angry murmurs off screen> Put that down, Amanda!
16.) DO YOU GET MOTION SICKNESS? I do not.
17.) ROLLER COASTERS-DEADLY OR EXCITING? I do not indulge in
"amusement" rides.
18.) PEN OR PENCIL? I use a stylus.
19.) HOW MANY RINGS BEFORE YOU ANSWER THE PHONE? I also answer the comm as soon
as possible.
20.) FAVORITE FOODS: Anything provided to me by my wife rather than from a
replicator. <gentle murmurs from off screen> Does this mean
you are no longer angry with me?
21.) DO YOU GET ALONG WITH YOUR PARENTS? Yes.
22.) HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME? No.
23.) CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA? Due to my biology, I only indulge in confections
rarely, but when I do it is usually chocolate.
24.) CROUTONS OR BACON BITS? Croutons are acceptable.
25.) DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE? I drive whenever necessary; however I do
prefer to drive if the choice is myself or my wife. <ducks a flying
pillow>
26.) DO YOU SLEEP WITH STUFFED ANIMALS? I do not.
27.) IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY KIND OF PET, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I am partial to my
former pet, I-Chiya.
28.) IF YOU COULD BE ANY TYPE OF ANIMAL WHAT WOULD YOU BE? A Vulcan.
29.) THUNDERSTORMS, COOL OR SCARY? They simply are.
30.) IF YOU COULD MEET ANYONE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHO WOULD IT BE? Surak.
31.) FAVORITE ALCOHOLIC DRINK: Romulan ale is quite satisfying.
<murmurs off screen> Yes, I am aware it is illegal in Federation
space. <more murmurs> No, I would not like to change my
answer to question 22.
32.) WHAT IS YOUR ZODIAC SIGN? I do not subscribe to Terran astrology.
33.) EAT THE STEMS OF BROCCOLI? I do.
34.) IF SOMEONE ASKED FOR THE SHIRT OFF YOUR BACK, WOULD YOU GIVE IT TO THEM?
If it were logical to do so.
35.) IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I am most suited
to the position I have.
36.) IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY COLOR, WHAT WOULD IT BE? There is no logic
in vanity.
37.) IF YOU COULD HAVE A TATTOO, WHAT & WHERE WOULD IT BE? My clan emblem.
38.) HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN LOVE? I do not understand the emotion, but Amanda
assures me I am.
39.) DESCRIBE YOUR DREAM WEDDING: Vulcans weddings are all quite similar, and
very traditional.
40.) WHAT IS ON THE WALLS OF YOUR ROOM? Amanda's answer was sufficient.
41.) IS THE GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL? They are the same thing.
42.) WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SNAPPLE? I do not understand this reference.
43.) ARE YOU A RIGHTY, LEFTY OR AMBIDEXTROUS? I was born left hand dominant,
but have been trained to be ambidextrous.
44.) DO YOU TYPE WITH YOUR FINGERS ON THE RIGHT KEYS? I dictate. My aides
type.
45.) IF YOU COULD BE A GARDENING TOOL, WHAT WOULD YOU BE? Another illogical
question.
46.) WHAT'S UNDER YOUR BED? I find this question too personal.
47.) WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NUMBER? I have no preference for one number
over another.
48.) WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? I built a flitter when I began attending the
Vulcan Science Academy. It was also red.
49.) WHAT IS YOUR DREAM CAR? I still prefer my flitter.
50.) FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH: When I have the time, I enjoy watching chess
tournaments, Terran baseball, intergalactic competitions, and Weakest Link.
51.) SAY ONE NICE THING ABOUT THE PERSON (OR PEOPLE) WHO SENT THIS TO YOU: My
brother-by-marriage has an extraordinary sister. <sends a slight smile off
screen>
52.) OF ALL THE PEOPLE YOU SEND THIS TO, WHO IS LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? I
agree that I would not want these to become public. They will not, right
John? John? <peers hard into the screen> Jonathan?