Lt. JG Varik - The Butler's Butler?
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Varik
Mar 19, 2026, 3:42:43 PM (4 days ago) Mar 19
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(( Holodeck 3, Deck 8, USS Octavia E Butler ))
The whole process had been going so well that Varik forgot he was sweating. Even as the moisture in the fabric of his uniform restricted his movement a small amount, he barely even noticed.
O’Reilly: Well so much for having my own butler! ::he laughed::
The thought had crossed Varik's mind as well as he thought back to the convenience of the household servants on Rekar.
Varik: (grinning) You are already on one.
Lahl: Well, that’s certainly interesting. So, what next?
O’Reilly: I imagine the rest of the crew wouldn’t be too keen to increase the temperature across the ship. ::beat:: Now that it’s — Kevan’s — awake, can we ask it how to regulate its power levels without everyone aboard becoming medium-well?
oO Good idea. Oo
Kevan: This un… Kevan is capable of energy conversion from 99.98764321 % of known energy sources.
O’Reilly: So why did it take so much energy through heat to reboot you?
He looked between Thomas and Kevan.
Varik: A fair question I am also curious to know the answer to.
Kevan: Analyzing… ::beat:: Systems are still restarting, full analysis unavailable. 87.42% probability reasoning indicates full systems shut down occurred — such operations is not recommended by original manufacturer.
He allowed himself a very slight smile.
Varik: Curious to think the original manufacturer shut down before its creation did.
O’Reilly: Awesome, thank you sir. ::turning back to Kevan:: Please initiate power cycle for optimum power sourcing.
Kevan: Unable to comply, request require operative changes, requestor is an not authorized user.
O’Reilly: Your orders sir? ::smirking::
Lahl: Kevan, initiate power cycle for optimum power sourcing.
The Rekarian added a command. He wanted to know how long a charge would last as that would undoubtedly factor into its upkeep and use.
Varik: Also note how often you will require a power cycle.
Kevan: Kevan requires cyclic charging every 47 intervals.
oO And what is an interval? Oo
O’Reilly: Can you convert what an interval is compared to our definition of time?
Kevan: Analyzing… ::beat:: Analyzing… ::beat:: An single interval is equivalent to 1.25 Earth hours. ::beat:: Inquiry, what is Earth?
Lahl: Well, Earth is a planet far away from here.
It was here that Varik hesitated and found himself focused on the 'eye', or its primary optical device, wondering if there was something more underneath its outer shell. He hoped not. He did not want a mini-Continuance roaming around the ship questioning its existence or looking to 'reduce loss'.
Varik: A database update should provide it all the understanding it needs.
oO Ideally a limited database update. Oo
Kimonzi nodded at Varik’s response.
Lahl: Suffice to say, it’s where one of the species that serve on this ship originated from.
Varik watched to see how the automaton processed that information. For a moment it did nothing. When it did answer, it did so flatly.
Kevan: Memory bank updated.
O’Reilly: Response
Lahl: Indeed. Kevan, please, do your thing. To you two ::she turned to the lieutenants that helped her:: I’m going to get myself cleaned up. This holodeck is far too warm, even for a Mak’ala City girl like myself.
He nodded, offering a wave as he crouched down next to the automaton. Even though it considered him an 'authorized user', he still eyed the various metal appendages with caution.
Varik: You go ahead, Lieutenant. I will remain and see that Kevan here is stored and can power cycle safely. (to Thomas) Can you give me a hand?
Kevan: Warning... Power levels under 5%. Power saving mode activated.
The whole process had been going so well that Varik forgot he was sweating. Even as the moisture in the fabric of his uniform restricted his movement a small amount, he barely even noticed.
O’Reilly: Well so much for having my own butler! ::he laughed::
The thought had crossed Varik's mind as well as he thought back to the convenience of the household servants on Rekar.
Varik: (grinning) You are already on one.
Lahl: Well, that’s certainly interesting. So, what next?
O’Reilly: I imagine the rest of the crew wouldn’t be too keen to increase the temperature across the ship. ::beat:: Now that it’s — Kevan’s — awake, can we ask it how to regulate its power levels without everyone aboard becoming medium-well?
oO Good idea. Oo
Kevan: This un… Kevan is capable of energy conversion from 99.98764321 % of known energy sources.
O’Reilly: So why did it take so much energy through heat to reboot you?
He looked between Thomas and Kevan.
Varik: A fair question I am also curious to know the answer to.
Kevan: Analyzing… ::beat:: Systems are still restarting, full analysis unavailable. 87.42% probability reasoning indicates full systems shut down occurred — such operations is not recommended by original manufacturer.
He allowed himself a very slight smile.
Varik: Curious to think the original manufacturer shut down before its creation did.
O’Reilly: Awesome, thank you sir. ::turning back to Kevan:: Please initiate power cycle for optimum power sourcing.
Kevan: Unable to comply, request require operative changes, requestor is an not authorized user.
O’Reilly: Your orders sir? ::smirking::
Lahl: Kevan, initiate power cycle for optimum power sourcing.
The Rekarian added a command. He wanted to know how long a charge would last as that would undoubtedly factor into its upkeep and use.
Varik: Also note how often you will require a power cycle.
Kevan: Kevan requires cyclic charging every 47 intervals.
oO And what is an interval? Oo
O’Reilly: Can you convert what an interval is compared to our definition of time?
Kevan: Analyzing… ::beat:: Analyzing… ::beat:: An single interval is equivalent to 1.25 Earth hours. ::beat:: Inquiry, what is Earth?
Lahl: Well, Earth is a planet far away from here.
It was here that Varik hesitated and found himself focused on the 'eye', or its primary optical device, wondering if there was something more underneath its outer shell. He hoped not. He did not want a mini-Continuance roaming around the ship questioning its existence or looking to 'reduce loss'.
Varik: A database update should provide it all the understanding it needs.
oO Ideally a limited database update. Oo
Kimonzi nodded at Varik’s response.
Lahl: Suffice to say, it’s where one of the species that serve on this ship originated from.
Varik watched to see how the automaton processed that information. For a moment it did nothing. When it did answer, it did so flatly.
Kevan: Memory bank updated.
O’Reilly: Response
Lahl: Indeed. Kevan, please, do your thing. To you two ::she turned to the lieutenants that helped her:: I’m going to get myself cleaned up. This holodeck is far too warm, even for a Mak’ala City girl like myself.
He nodded, offering a wave as he crouched down next to the automaton. Even though it considered him an 'authorized user', he still eyed the various metal appendages with caution.
Varik: You go ahead, Lieutenant. I will remain and see that Kevan here is stored and can power cycle safely. (to Thomas) Can you give me a hand?
Kevan: Warning... Power levels under 5%. Power saving mode activated.
oO I guess we did not charge it enough. Oo
O’Reilly: Response
O’Reilly: Response
[End Scene for Varik]
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Lieutenant Junior Grade Varik
Helm Officer
USS Octavia E. Butler
A239709VR0
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