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A fool's only achievement is death.

You are not a Klingon.

I do not disagree.

A warrior's achievements, however, are measured in both what he does in life, and how he approaches death.

Not exactly, not.

Indeed.

You have assimilated Klingon philosophies. Why?

Because they speak to me, in a way my own native culture does not.

Intriguing.

I share a similar feeling regarding Vulcan philosophies.

Oh? The Vulcans are an honorable people. Frustrating, but honorable.

I have... difficulty accessing my emotions in a "human" way. The ability to analyze them logically keeps me from becoming overwhelmed.

Humanity is difficult. Logic is easy.

That makes sense. Does it have anything to do with -- well, if you don't mind me asking, I've never seen implants quite like that.

Ah. You know, I'm a scientist, but I sometimes find logical absolutely maddening.

Yes. I was Borg.

Interesting. Isn't logic the cornerstone of science?

And you managed to be disassimilated? That's...that's very encouraging news.

I've actually always seen science grounded in faith first, and logic second.

Not by choice. I was severed from the Collective and not allowed to return. Captain Janeway felt that I would be better off with the chance to reclaim my humanity. In hindsight, she was correct.

Faith in... what?

That must have been a very difficult transition.

Faith in...many things. Faith in your ability to be proven utterly wrong. Faith that you are more than just the facts that you posit. Faith that there's ultimately an answer, though it may not be the one you seek.

It is ongoing.

I have certainty in each of those things. It is my understanding that one does not need faith if one has certainty.

*confused* Eh. What did you say?

ooc: Still so very tempted to play Worf! Maybe make one later.

*Smiles* It's Klingon. I said "Honor is more important than life." It's an important tenant of the culture.

ooc: Dooooo it >_>

quoi?

Honor is more important than life.

But I think you're a bit too young to worry about that.

Enjoras talks about that all the time... that 'n freedom.

and I'm not too young!

They often go hand in hand.

I certainly didn't mean that as an insult -- I simply meant that there are certain things children shouldn't have to consider.

I'm not a child Mademoiselle! *smiles*
'n I consider lots of stuff.

Ah. My mistake then. *smiles the patient smile of a mother*

What kind of stuff?

oui, it is.

*scuffs his holey shoes*

just stuff

*Notices the shoes, but doesn't say anything. She's been a poor child before, and never appreciated people commenting on it.*

Ah -- so I'm left to guess. *Taps a finger on her chin.* History? Politics? Mathematics?

No. Life is more important than a lot of ideals.

Life is more important than many, many things. But I would not choose one without honor.

((Reposted for typo, sorry!))