Morph #3: The Struggle. [Action/Video]

[xenamorph]

[As weird as it was staying in Spock's guest bedroom, they were polite enough. Still, she really didn't spend much time there.

At first, she'd spent a lot of time just flying around, but it didn't really ease the tension. Something was missing. She was having trouble sleeping. She had so many nightmares, she lost track of which ones were which, and she'd wake up in the middle of the night, screaming into her pillow.

And then she'd fly again.

It wasn't enough.

Something is missing.]

[Video]

"So, um. Can anybody show me how to program that... battledome thing? And what else do you people do to entertain yourself around here."

[She stops for a moment, staring blankly at the camera as visions of violence and blood fill her head, before she blinks and snaps out of it.]

"Uh. So, if anybody could help me out on either end, I'd appreciate it."

[Action]

[She's going to be at the battledome today, trying to figure out how to make it work. She needs to...

Something. She's looking for something. She's not sure what.]

Comments

[Action]

[spohkh]

[Spock spends a lot of his time at the battledome.... when he sees Rachel he notices that she is...

...anxious?

The Vulcan approaches.]

Greetings Miss Berenson... are you well?

[Action]

[xenamorph]

"I'm fine. Just trying to figure out how to work this thing, I keep hearing about it."

Re: [Action]

[spohkh]

The simulations? I know them extensively... do you require help? [Spock was trying to be all nice again...]

[Action]

[xenamorph]

[And she appreciates that, even though she's really not entirely sure what she needs.]

"Um. Okay, is there a way to sort through what other people have already programmed into this thing? I kind of want a forest that isn't freezing."

Re: [Action]

[spohkh]

Of course. [Spock gestured to a computer terminal with lists of scenarios and simulations that have already been created.]

You may sort through here, or create one of your own. Was there anything in particular you were looking for..... other than a place with a higher ambient temperature?

[Action]

[xenamorph]

"Um. Just a forest, I guess. With-"

[Charging into battle, the team by her side, Tobias leading the way as they all move as one to tear apart the Controllers in their way. Their pitiful resistance is crushed beneath the might of their morphs, shrugging off their bullets and dracon beams like the stings of a gnat-]

"With... wildlife? Hawks, mice, stuff like that."

Re: [Action]

[spohkh]

Miss Berenson...

[Spock gives her a rather exasperated look for a Vulcan...

She insists on holding back.. even now?

What a curious human.]

What is your objective?

[Action]

[xenamorph]

[Okay. That creepy-perceptive thing was clearly in full effect again, because he clearly knew something was up.

So she decided to try something crazy: Honesty.]

"I have no idea what I'm trying to do, Spock."

Re: [Action]

[spohkh]

Perhaps it is that you do in fact know what you want, but do not wish to share.

I will respect your privacy Miss Berenson... but know that I will never judge you. [It was kind of his thing..]

[Action]

[xenamorph]

"I don't think-"

[... But that was a lie. He was right. She wasn't lying to Spock, she was lying to herself.

'There's something dark inside you, Rachel...']

"... Is there, um. A combat simulator?"

Re: [Action]

[spohkh]

Of course, there are many. [Spock turns to the terminal...]

What level of skill do you wish to fight against?

[Action]

[xenamorph]

[Everything. Everything. I'll take on everything your puny machine has to spit out at me and not even break stride-]

"Let's start low and build? I don't even know what the machine's capable of. Um, what if we simulated one of those Third Party guys?"

Re: [Action]

[spohkh]

Indeed, that is possible....and I can program it to eventually match your own skill...

[Spock typed in a few things, then stood...]

It is ready for you. Do you wish for company?

[Action]

[xenamorph]

"Uh... sure, yeah. Why not?"

[She grins.]

"I warn you now, though, my next trick is definitely not pretty to watch."

Re: [Action]

[spohkh]

[Spock gives her a curious look...]

I will decide that for myself.

[Spock gestured towards the open simulation door...]

You may proceed.

[Action]

[xenamorphs]

[This probably wouldn't need the massive tank, so she goes for the- relatively- smaller battle morph. Shucking off her outer clothing to reveal a leotard and tights, she focuses on the morph.

And immediately sprouts a muzzle. Her ears slide up on her head, and she suddenly begins swelling, her muscles bulging and falling over so she's on all fours. The hair comes next, sprouting from her skin as the leotard fades into the rapidly-spreading pelt. After several sudden, rather grotesque-looking changes, a grizzly stands in front of Spock.]

-So. Was that pretty enough for you?-

Re: [Action]

[spohkh]

[Spock was staring at her in apparent amazement...]

Rachel.... that is fascinating ...

You are.. This is what you have been trying to hide? [Spock gingerly lifts a hand...]

May I?

[Action] Sorry, this weekend kicked my ass

[xenamorphs]

-Not gonna bite you, if that's what you're worried about.-

Want me to kiss it better? XDDDDD *snerk*

[spohkh]

[Spock closes the gap and sinks his hand into the thick, dense fur...]

This is a most amazing gift Miss Berenson.

YOU ARE IMPOSSIBLE, WOMAN.

[xenamorphs]

-Yeah, the fine print is a doozy, though. But hey, it's kept us alive for three years now.-

THANK YOU! XD

[spohkh]

[Spock tilted his head...]

Find print? What does that entail?

[xenamorphs]

-Mostly it entails me and five other kids being the only thing standing between Earth and complete enslavement by a race of alien brain slugs.-

[spohkh]

That is...

...most unfortunate. [Understatement of the century Spock, gold star.

The Vulcan then hesitates...]


This is not your only form, correct?

[xenamorphs]

-Nope. I've got a ton. I can do a grizzly bear, a dolphin, an eagle, an elephant, a few varieties of insect... even picked up an alien morph.-

[spohkh]

If you are amenable... I would most appreciate seeing these other forms at some point in time.

This is incredible...


And I can understand your previous inquires... I am sure that this ability causes you the need for 'stress relief' often. A need for physical exertion...


Please, allow me to create a program specific for you Miss Berenson...