Lady of Logic

          “It appears as though the main power source has been located. Ambassador, would you wish to accompany me down to the planet?”

    ❝ Affirmative, Commander. Do you believe the native species to be in danger? ❞

"Lead the way, Ambassador."

❝ My quarters are located on the Officer's deck.           May I enquire as to the temperature setting you use for your own quarters?             I have not been able to find a comfortable setting for my own room. ❞

         ”Yes, of course, T’liri. What may I assist you with?”

      It has become apparent that they are attempting to replicate red matter. ❞

"five years in space, god help me."

"I know the perfect place — it’s an old dance studio down the street." 

    ❝ Lead the way.            I do hope you have found some shoes with a slightly more practical heel for me to walk in after last time. ❞

"This technology, wherever it has come from, controls their climate. It controls what food is grown. Whilst the Prime Directive prohibits Starfleet personnel from interfering with the internal development of alien civilizations, I believe this technology has already interfered, and by removing it we are returning the species to their original and natural evolution.”

( while she is almost certain it was not kept from her on purpose, the fact that she was not alerted to such important data immediately is...disconcerting for her. She forgets sometimes, that she is an Ambassador and not a science officer. It is not a pleasant feeling )

"On the contrary, Ambassador, whilst the indigenous species are - for a better term - happy, they are not progressing as a species."

  ❝ And yet, to interfere would be a clear violation of the Prime Directive. While I agree that if they do not progress, they are in danger of extinction, Starfleet expressly forbids attempting to change the fate of a species, especially one as primitive as this. ❞

"I would find that  - acceptable."

❝ ...very well.         Please, follow me, Commander. ❞

“I never denied you, T’Liri— you’re an exceptional officer. I just-” I care about you and don’t want to see you get hurt. But of course I can’t tell you that. “You’re more than welcome to come with us." 

❝ My thanks, Captain.         I shall meet you and the ground team on the transporter pad. ❞

“It is though — gives you a hidden advantage." 

❝ You are extremely persistent.         ...Very well. Where would you suggest we go to 'practise'. ❞

        “I — uh, you sure you want to go?                    I mean, you’re more than welcome, don’t get me wrong.             This mission might get ugly… thought you’d wanna stay clear of it.”

❝ As I understand it, the goals of Starfleet are to discover new life in a variety of forms. While I have no doubt that your science officers are adept, I may be able to provide insight that they could not, due to my time at the Vulcan Science Academy. And I assure you, Captain Kirk, I am more than capable of defending myself.  ❞

     - would you care to join me?”

❝ That would be acceptable.       If you are not currently engaged, I could brew a pot now. ❞