With a duplicate of Lieutenant Uhura's notes, and a general conceptual knowledge of tonal linguistics, Spock stepped forward. Lieutenant Uhura shot her a short glance and Spock acknowledged her with a short inclination of her head.
"Greetings," Spock said and attempted the intonation structure of their language. Something must have maintained cohesion because the creature closest, the central entity whose name consisted of a minor lift, let out a bright sound and an action that must have passed for applause.
"We wish to examine your culture," Spock attempted and glanced askance at Lieutenant Uhura. She translated to the best of her ability and Spock continued. "May we have permission to do so? And, if necessitated, transport further officers to this general location?"
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Date: 2009-12-26 08:13 am (UTC)"Greetings," Spock said and attempted the intonation structure of their language. Something must have maintained cohesion because the creature closest, the central entity whose name consisted of a minor lift, let out a bright sound and an action that must have passed for applause.
"We wish to examine your culture," Spock attempted and glanced askance at Lieutenant Uhura. She translated to the best of her ability and Spock continued. "May we have permission to do so? And, if necessitated, transport further officers to this general location?"