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'''Attitudes and Outlooks''' | '''Attitudes and Outlooks''' | ||
* '''Ambitions and Goals''': Savan joined Starfleet with the idea of contributing to the understanding between species. But his reasoning was also emotional: Savan was inspired by his mentor David Ironwood and the qualities of loyalty, dedication, and perseverance he embodied. | * '''Ambitions and Goals''': Savan joined Starfleet with the idea of contributing to the understanding between species, especially as it was through an alien species, humans, that Savan was able to create a new life. But his reasoning to join Starfleet was also emotional: Savan was inspired by his mentor David Ironwood and the qualities of loyalty, dedication, and perseverance he embodied. Savan is sometimes uncertain if Starfleet will be his long-term career. He considers that he could return to Terra to join the planetary parks service when he is older. He also entertained become a full-time martial arts instructor, as he does enjoy teaching. | ||
* '''On his appearance''': From the end of high school, several humans have considered Savan rather attractive. As he has grown into maturity, especially with his intense physical training, he has gained his share of attention. (Savan admits that he did "indulge" himself during college because of this.) Regardless, he is still sometimes baffled by the reaction of others to his appearance. He states that, like any Vulcan, he does appreciate beauty and may be more expressive about what attracts him. With the indulgences of young adulthood behind him, he now tends to be amused by how much time humans spend idolizing others. Issues of attraction aside, there is something subtly wild about Savan's physical appearance. Even though he's neat and well-groomed, his height, swarthy skin tone, and build create an almost heroic look–perhaps, much like the Vulcans of old, far before the Time of Awakening. | * '''On his appearance''': From the end of high school, several humans have considered Savan rather attractive. As he has grown into maturity, especially with his intense physical training, he has gained his share of attention. (Savan admits that he did "indulge" himself during college because of this.) Regardless, he is still sometimes baffled by the reaction of others to his appearance. He states that, like any Vulcan, he does appreciate beauty and may be more expressive about what attracts him. With the indulgences of young adulthood behind him, he now tends to be amused by how much time humans spend idolizing others. Issues of attraction aside, there is something subtly wild about Savan's physical appearance. Even though he's neat and well-groomed, his height, swarthy skin tone, and build create an almost heroic look–perhaps, much like the Vulcans of old, far before the Time of Awakening. | ||
* '''Nicknames''': “Suave” and “Suavan”: While in both high school and college, several classmates were interested in Savan because of his good looks. Finding humor in the attraction to the sometimes reserved Vulcan—Savan would often become uncomfortable—his best friend and classmate John Torres would eventually call him "Suave" or, playing of his name, "Suavan." Savan does not share this name with ship mates, but it is still used by his close friends from high school and college. Upon hearing his nickname, Savan tends to smile despite himself. / “Sav”: Savan’s cousins Taurin and Tarek will sometimes call him Sav. | * '''Nicknames''': “Suave” and “Suavan”: While in both high school and college, several classmates were interested in Savan because of his good looks. Finding humor in the attraction to the sometimes reserved Vulcan—Savan would often become uncomfortable—his best friend and classmate John Torres would eventually call him "Suave" or, playing of his name, "Suavan." Savan does not share this name with ship mates, but it is still used by his close friends from high school and college. Upon hearing his nickname, Savan tends to smile despite himself. / “Sav”: Savan’s cousins Taurin and Tarek will sometimes call him Sav. | ||
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* '''Daily Habits''': When on a normal day shift, Savan rises daily between 0300 to 0400 hours. His morning routine consists of bathing, meditation, and one to two hours of physical traning before eating breakfast. He also is meticulously groomed. On occasion, unlike most Vulcans, he does grow a beard. Savan does go to bed regularly at 1130, after a period of meditation. | * '''Daily Habits''': When on a normal day shift, Savan rises daily between 0300 to 0400 hours. His morning routine consists of bathing, meditation, and one to two hours of physical traning before eating breakfast. He also is meticulously groomed. On occasion, unlike most Vulcans, he does grow a beard. Savan does go to bed regularly at 1130, after a period of meditation. | ||
* '''Diet''':In keeping with Vulcan custom that he adopted in childhood, Savan is usually a vegetarian. However, after having grown up on Earth, he has acquired a taste for spicy or strongly flavored cuisines. (His friend John Torres inspired his like for Mexican cuisine, in particular.) After spending time throughout the Pacific, Savan does eat raw fish on special occasions. | * '''Diet''':In keeping with Vulcan custom that he adopted in childhood, Savan is usually a vegetarian. However, after having grown up on Earth, he has acquired a taste for spicy or strongly flavored cuisines. (His friend John Torres inspired his like for Mexican cuisine, in particular.) After spending time throughout the Pacific, Savan does eat raw fish on special occasions. | ||
* '''Drink''': Savan mainly drinks strong coffee, Vulcan and Terran teas (with a strong exception of peppermint), and water. On occasion, he does have Mexican-style hot chocolate. Savan also drinks alcohol but only on limited occasions, when he describes it as an “unnecessary but pleasurable indulgence.” He does have an affinity for Japanese sake. However, he will avoid Romulan ale and tequila, as he has noted that both spirits produced “somewhat regrettable after-effects.” He has admitted that he did partake of too many “indulgences," including tequila, while he was a university student. | * '''Drink''': Savan mainly drinks strong coffee, Vulcan and Terran teas (with a strong exception of peppermint), and water. On occasion, he does have Mexican-style hot chocolate. Savan also drinks alcohol but only on limited occasions, when he describes it as an “unnecessary but pleasurable indulgence.” He does have an affinity for Japanese sake. However, he will avoid [http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/Romulan_ale Romulan ale] and tequila, as he has noted that both spirits produced “somewhat regrettable after-effects.” He has admitted that he did partake of too many “indulgences," including tequila, while he was a university student. | ||
* '''Living spaces''': Savan prefers a clean and minimally decorated room but does like the scent of incense. He often includes one or two orchid plants. On display are his weapons (including a lirpa and a bat'leth) as well as a surf board and a canoe paddle. He also has a table for personal mementos and holophotos, as well as an altar. | * '''Living spaces''': Savan prefers a clean and minimally decorated room but does like the scent of incense. He often includes one or two orchid plants. On display are his weapons (including a lirpa and a bat'leth) as well as a surf board and a canoe paddle. He also has a table for personal mementos and holophotos, as well as an altar. | ||
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In terms of general personality, Savan is regularly described as friendly. Nevertheless, Savan remains somewhat reserved when compared to humans. On a unique note, Savan does have an occasional habit of smiling and even laughing or, more usually, almost smiling. Equally, Savan can express on occasion emotional upset, such as anger or sadness, though he is more likely to retreat into privacy on those occasions or wait for the emotional climax to pass before discussing it. Savan has regularly explained that Vulcan emotions are far stronger and wilder than those of humans, therefore requiring far more attention and discipline. Due to his ESFD diagnosis, Savan does have to regularly moderate the intensity of his emotions. Extreme emotions, whether positive or negative, can actually have a negative impact on his psychological well being, undoing his usual reserve and producing behavior that can be erratic, disruptive or even dangerous. However, Savan maintains a regular program of intense physical exercise, meditation, and sport. Coupled with regular medication, ESFD generally causes no problems. | In terms of general personality, Savan is regularly described as friendly. Nevertheless, Savan remains somewhat reserved when compared to humans. On a unique note, Savan does have an occasional habit of smiling and even laughing or, more usually, almost smiling. Equally, Savan can express on occasion emotional upset, such as anger or sadness, though he is more likely to retreat into privacy on those occasions or wait for the emotional climax to pass before discussing it. Savan has regularly explained that Vulcan emotions are far stronger and wilder than those of humans, therefore requiring far more attention and discipline. Due to his ESFD diagnosis, Savan does have to regularly moderate the intensity of his emotions. Extreme emotions, whether positive or negative, can actually have a negative impact on his psychological well being, undoing his usual reserve and producing behavior that can be erratic, disruptive or even dangerous. However, Savan maintains a regular program of intense physical exercise, meditation, and sport. Coupled with regular medication, ESFD generally causes no problems. | ||
It should be noted though that Savan, despite his emotional expressiveness, has not turned his back on logic in favor of his passions. In this sense, Savan would not be considered as one of the | It should be noted though that Savan, despite his emotional expressiveness, has not turned his back on logic in favor of his passions. In this sense, Savan would not be considered as one of the [http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/V'tosh_ka'tur V'tosh Ka'tur] (Vulcans without Logic), which is understandable as his psychological condition is medical. Instead, Savan has dedicated himself to finding internal harmony between the path of logic and his undeniable emotional nature. | ||
Savan places high value on his personal friendships, though he has preferred a small circle of family, close friends and intimates. He will go beyond the limit to ensure and protect the well-being of those he values. | Savan places high value on his personal friendships, though he has preferred a small circle of family, close friends and intimates. He will go beyond the limit to ensure and protect the well-being of those he values. | ||
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Cousin and adopted father | Professor of Interspecies Anthopology, University of Caliornia - Santa Cruz, California, Earth | Cousin and adopted father | Professor of Interspecies Anthopology, University of Caliornia - Santa Cruz, California, Earth | ||
| style="background:#ffffff;" |[[File:Torin.jpg|150px|thumb|center|Torin, a Terran/Vulcan anthropologist and Savan’s adopted father]] | | style="background:#ffffff;" |[[File:Torin.jpg|150px|thumb|center|Torin, a Terran/Vulcan anthropologist and Savan’s adopted father]] | ||
| style="background:#ffffff;" align="left" | The only son of a former Vulcan Starfleet officer Selon and and a human mother in Federation Ambassadorial corps, Stephanie Bergen, Torin was raised between San Francisco and Vancouver. After joining Starfleet, his father Selon grew progressively enamored with alien and particularly human cultures—including human women. As Bergen was the last in her family line, she notably insisted Torin take her family name. (Selon knew to not object to his wife.) However, Torin only uses his full name for academia and legal affairs nowadays. For all other interactions, he uses only his Vulcan first name. Because of Selon’s fascination with humanity and his mother’s strong personality, Torin was raised mainly in the Terran tradition. His father did school him in Vulcan language and philosophy, however, to give him the chance to discover the Vulcan way for himself. Yet, unlike many Vulcan fathers, he insisted his son follow his own path. Torin thinks this may be due to that the remainining, though usually undiscussed, influence of a few family's ancestors who may have been V'tosh | | style="background:#ffffff;" align="left" | The only son of a former Vulcan Starfleet officer Selon and and a human mother in Federation Ambassadorial corps, Stephanie Bergen, Torin was raised between San Francisco and Vancouver. After joining Starfleet, his father Selon grew progressively enamored with alien and particularly human cultures—including human women. As Bergen was the last in her family line, she notably insisted Torin take her family name. (Selon knew to not object to his wife.) However, Torin only uses his full name for academia and legal affairs nowadays. For all other interactions, he uses only his Vulcan first name. Because of Selon’s fascination with humanity and his mother’s strong personality, Torin was raised mainly in the Terran tradition. His father did school him in Vulcan language and philosophy, however, to give him the chance to discover the Vulcan way for himself. Yet, unlike many Vulcan fathers, he insisted his son follow his own path. Torin thinks this may be due to that the remainining, though usually undiscussed, influence of a few family's ancestors who may have been V'tosh Ka'tur. With age, Torin has progressively embraced Vulcan culture over the years and shared it with his family. Savan's presence in his life only served to increase his interest in his fathers culture. After several research posts, he currently serves as a professor of interspecies anthropology at the University of California. He lives in Santa Cruz with his wife of 35 years, Tevai. He expressed some disappointment that Savan joined Starfleet instead of pursuing a career in the planetary parks service, partially as he has truly considered Savan as his own son and wanted him to stay near. However, Torin remains supportive of Savan's career decision but is not sure if Savan can follow such a by-the-book career path. During a visit home Savan’s last year at the Academy, Torin told him: "Savan, because of the circumstances of your life, you have grown an appreciation for the wild and unconstrained. You need to honor this within you, lest this passion overwhelms you one day." | ||
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| style="background:#ffffff;" | '''Tevai Heremoana Duval''', MD (60) | | style="background:#ffffff;" | '''Tevai Heremoana Duval''', MD (60) | ||