Another Earth saying, Mr. Spock. Physically, you in no way resemble a horse. They are, however, exceptionally intelligent, loyal creatures. If they were able to speak, I'd listen very closely to what they had to say.
(gift: well-received.
its dual purpose succeeds in both furthering their dialogue and reminding him that an integral component of the enterprise has joined him in this place. he can't be alone; spock is at his side.)
I'll just put the other 999,988 candles back then, shall I? The more conservative pack of 12 should be plenty.
I shall be interested to hear the origin of such a saying.
[ Mostly because he has great confidence in Jim's etymological knowledge and therefore also to his knowledge of phrases and their history, and if he can offer him another gift alongside the first then he will do so. ]
I would prefer priority be given to an explanation, however, as I now strongly suspect I have become the subject of a joke.
You're familiar with the human tendency to exaggerate, and this is just another instance of that. Sure, "mega" denotes a factor of one million, but in a store setting it's an attractive term used to suggest that the item being sold is being sold in bulk.
It also means we're going to save a certain amount of money buying the "mega pack" of twelve instead of the individually priced candles.
(he has no idea what these are supposed to fucking cost)
A "dodeca" pack is no less attractive and it is far more accurate. I accept that you are more knowledgeable than I am on such matters, but I use this colloquial terminology with my suggestion for improvement logged.
[ Well, the dodeca pack should be satisfactory for the time being, assuming the wax is of good quality. Perhaps one might also be utilized in his soap-making. ]
Yes, Captain, please proceed with your explanation.
You're absolutely right, Spock, and I'll be sure to pass your suggestions along to all relevant parties at the store. No officer of the USS Enterprise will go unheard if I have anything to say about it.
(as the ship's entire hr department, he feels obligated to escalate this. he also wants to very badly, because it'll be worth it to see the clerks' reactions.)
Wanting to hear something "straight from the horse's mouth" means that you'd like your information to come from its most reliable source.
It references horse racing. You can't trust the owners of the horses participating, and you can't trust the men taking bets; they'll give you bad tips. Go to the stable boys, however, and ask them which of the horses they believe has the best chance to win. They spend the most time with the horses and know the condition they're in, so you're practically hearing the truth from the horses themselves.
I take solace in your assurance, Captain. I would further assert that many officers aboard the Enterprise have said many things unworthy of being repeated to anyone, store clerks or otherwise. This, however, is not one of them.
[ My idea is great and correct. ]
As for your explanation, yes, I understand. Though a more accurate phrase would then be "straight from the stableboy's mouth".
There may be very few foolish questions, but there are many, many foolish complaints.
(i agree, because our crew's got issues... but they're ours)
And now, Spock, I've got to free up my hands to carry all this stuff.
For the record, I believe you and the Kirk family horses would've been fast friends. They never passed up an opportunity to engage in lengthy conversation, however one-sided, and would've been delighted to finally be understood. Will you be at the house in 10-15 mins?
Perhaps you are correct after all, and I will now leave you to your work with confirmation that I am still present at the house. I did not believe it wise to present myself as a representative of the Federation so ungroomed.
[ Way too much is riding on that duck hairdryer for me. ]
And another confirmation that I would indeed avail myself of any opportunity to converse with my captain's farm animals.
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A mega pack? ]
We will face issues in both storing and paying for one million candles, Captain, to say nothing of my complete lack of need for such an abundance.
I question why such a pack exists.
[ This, however, is totally genuine. ]
no subject
(gift: well-received.
its dual purpose succeeds in both furthering their dialogue and reminding him that an integral component of the enterprise has joined him in this place. he can't be alone; spock is at his side.)
I'll just put the other 999,988 candles back then, shall I? The more conservative pack of 12 should be plenty.
no subject
[ Mostly because he has great confidence in Jim's etymological knowledge and therefore also to his knowledge of phrases and their history, and if he can offer him another gift alongside the first then he will do so. ]
I would prefer priority be given to an explanation, however, as I now strongly suspect I have become the subject of a joke.
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It also means we're going to save a certain amount of money buying the "mega pack" of twelve instead of the individually priced candles.
(he has no idea what these are supposed to fucking cost)
2/2
no subject
[ Well, the dodeca pack should be satisfactory for the time being, assuming the wax is of good quality. Perhaps one might also be utilized in his soap-making. ]
Yes, Captain, please proceed with your explanation.
no subject
(as the ship's entire hr department, he feels obligated to escalate this. he also wants to very badly, because it'll be worth it to see the clerks' reactions.)
Wanting to hear something "straight from the horse's mouth" means that you'd like your information to come from its most reliable source.
It references horse racing. You can't trust the owners of the horses participating, and you can't trust the men taking bets; they'll give you bad tips. Go to the stable boys, however, and ask them which of the horses they believe has the best chance to win. They spend the most time with the horses and know the condition they're in, so you're practically hearing the truth from the horses themselves.
Understand?
no subject
[ My idea is great and correct. ]
As for your explanation, yes, I understand. Though a more accurate phrase would then be "straight from the stableboy's mouth".
I would prefer to speak with the horse.
no subject
(i agree, because our crew's got issues... but they're ours)
And now, Spock, I've got to free up my hands to carry all this stuff.
For the record, I believe you and the Kirk family horses would've been fast friends. They never passed up an opportunity to engage in lengthy conversation, however one-sided, and would've been delighted to finally be understood. Will you be at the house in 10-15 mins?
i didn't mean for this to sound this flirty
[ Way too much is riding on that duck hairdryer for me. ]
And another confirmation that I would indeed avail myself of any opportunity to converse with my captain's farm animals.