[ some worlds thrive with no civilization at all. while it is not completely unprecedented it is strange they have found no sentient alien species on a viable planet. unless they mean to conceal themselves and thus this would give purpose to the storm. he had thought over several hundred other scenarios but only to keep his mind busy. for them, this was standard practice by now.

getting in trouble, that is. ]

Are you suggesting I can only use a colloquial turn of phrase by exposing myself to the good doctor?

[ don't sass him. he is your first officer.

he pushed passed some of the taller plants to a clearing. the truth being he had no further explanation of his actions. logically, he could choose to stay behind but he seldom wanted to. meandering aboard the Enterprise was not. . .as fulfilling as some of these explorations. perhaps he and his prime self differ in that he allows for. . .measures of spontaneity when appropriate. ]

Part of my placement requires consultation, and consultation often requires active rather than passive action. [ excuse. ] Furthermore I was not currently needed on the bridge.

[ they do go through rotations in crew. ]