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* '''Manner of Speech''': When in a professional context, Savan's speech borrows common Vulcan locutions in Federation standard. However, when speaking among close friends and family from his life on Terra, Savan quickly takes on a far more colloquial and almost human tone. Some wonder whether is his manner of speaking in Starfleet is some kind of affectation or a personal cover, a way to cover up for his more emotional nature. When asked, Savan insists that his formal way of speaking is an adaption of the usual, polite honorific speech commonly used by Vulcans. Casual speech is reserved only for close friends and families, he insists. | * '''Manner of Speech''': When in a professional context, Savan's speech borrows common Vulcan locutions in Federation standard. However, when speaking among close friends and family from his life on Terra, Savan quickly takes on a far more colloquial and almost human tone. Some wonder whether is his manner of speaking in Starfleet is some kind of affectation or a personal cover, a way to cover up for his more emotional nature. When asked, Savan insists that his formal way of speaking is an adaption of the usual, polite honorific speech commonly used by Vulcans. Casual speech is reserved only for close friends and families, he insists. | ||
* '''Physical Mannerisms''': When on duty, Savan adopts an almost military posture, leaving his hands at his side or behind his back. When confronted with items of interest, surprise or humor, he often cocks his right eyebrow. Depending on the occasion, he will show the beginning of a smile. | * '''Physical Mannerisms''': When on duty, Savan adopts an almost military posture, leaving his hands at his side or behind his back. When confronted with items of interest, surprise or humor, he often cocks his right eyebrow. Depending on the occasion, he will show the beginning of a smile. | ||
* '''Fascial Expressions''': Savan shows a far more dynamic range than most Vulcans. Sometimes, he seems very serene. In the midst of intense activity, he can look intense, even fierce. His gaze can be very strong at times. Often, he will show an almost smile, not bearing his teeth, but it does convey friendliess. When in very comfortable situation, his expression | * '''Fascial Expressions''': Savan shows a far more dynamic range than most Vulcans. Sometimes, he seems very serene. In the midst of intense activity, he can look intense, even fierce. His gaze can be very strong at times. Obviously, this can intimate some. Often, he will show an almost smile, not bearing his teeth, but it does convey friendliess. When in very comfortable situation, his expression becomes almost human. With close friends and family, he can smile. The sight surprises some humans when they see him like this for the first. | ||
* '''Carriage''': Because of Savan’s intense training in martial arts and sports, he moves with an elegance and quiet power. In fact, there is an almost some feline, animalistic way to how he moves at times, especially when he is tight quarters. Generally, though, he walks with a clean, confident stride, more expansive than other Vulcans. | * '''Carriage''': Because of Savan’s intense training in martial arts and sports, he moves with an elegance and quiet power. In fact, there is an almost some feline, animalistic way to how he moves at times, especially when he is tight quarters. Generally, though, he walks with a clean, confident stride, more expansive than other Vulcans. | ||
* '''Telepathic Skills''': Savan missed much of the mental training that occurs during young Vulcan adulthood. His adoptive father Torin only has a minimum training. Several private psychiatrists recommended Savan avoid the training that would lead to the ability meld, as his emotional boundaries were to weak. That said, Savan possesses some intuitive abilities, often able to detect subtle emotions from others. His lack of strict mental disciplines came make more telepathically pliant, which could cause dangers from telepathic species. | * '''Telepathic Skills''': Savan missed much of the mental training that occurs during young Vulcan adulthood. His adoptive father Torin only has a minimum training. Several private psychiatrists recommended Savan avoid the training that would lead to the ability meld, as his emotional boundaries were to weak. That said, Savan possesses some intuitive abilities, often able to detect subtle emotions from others. His lack of strict mental disciplines came make more telepathically pliant, which could cause dangers from telepathic species. | ||