#ponfar

Spock getting his freak Ponfar on.

Dear child,

You are now fifteen years old. Enclosed with this letter I have sent you a book concerning the history of Vulcan. It is accurate and not romanticized as some humans would have you believe. Remember every word and learn the story of your people. We must never forget who we are as Vulcans and what became of us. This practice has kept me alive aboard the Enterprise. Once you join Star Fleet it will help you as well. In one year I will be returning from this five year journey and you will be embarking on the next with us. I will not show favoritism to you. You must earn all your places on board and you must be on guard at all times. There will be no instructors here and no class rooms. You will live the lessons you have learned thus far and you must live them well if you wish to live. If you catch the eye of a superior officer you will be targeted for that attention. If you are passive you will be targeted for your weakness. As a new member you will be targeted regardless but you must do what you can to minimize your appeal as a victim. Looking over your progress I have little doubt that you will adapt quickly. Do not slack off now. Continue to work hard. I will be there soon.

-Spock

Spock

It would be the greatest dishonour to disappoint you, who has raised me to be better than all that which my parents were. I shan't succumb to that level of opprobrious conduct, so you need not be concerned. Upon your return, I will have finished various levels of training meant to prepare me for a position on the Enterprise as a Planetary Scientist, as that is the subject I excel in far beyond the others.

I hope my progress both as a Vulcan and a scientist will be adequate enough to please you. If not, there are three years before the next mission, and I assure you I can relearn everything in one.

I shall await your return with utmost patience.

pon-far:

I felt it appropriate to send you a letter. It is my desire that you find your new home useful and functional. There you should put your mind to proper work and learn to control all emotions. These will do nothing but serve to be in your way for the rest of your life, young one. You will do your best to forget them. Logic is the best aid you will ever have and it is all you will need. One day you will understand fully. I will write to you and check on your progress. -Spock

Spock

I appreciate that you have taken the time to check on my progress. I assure you that I shall not disappoint. You have brought me here for a reason, saved me from the v'tosh ka'tur. It is the least I can do to get the best education one could receive.

In the mornings, I study Atmospherical & Planetary science for three hours, and then begin a subject regarding the history of the Federation. After a regulated lunch, I am given a lesson on combat. In the evening, my studies continue in Physical & Theoretical Cosmology, which I find quite fascinating. My tutors say I show much promise and if I continue at the pace I am on currently, a position in Starfleet is not far off in the future.

Perhaps one day, we will work along side each other.