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** '''Mysteries & Puzzles''': One of the few emotions that Alieth allows herself to feel freely and unsuppressed is curiosity, which makes puzzles and mysteries irresistible to her, whether they are kal-toh, mystery holonovels or more hazardous pursuits. | ** '''Mysteries & Puzzles''': One of the few emotions that Alieth allows herself to feel freely and unsuppressed is curiosity, which makes puzzles and mysteries irresistible to her, whether they are kal-toh, mystery holonovels or more hazardous pursuits. | ||
** '''Speed''': Growing up with Sern has left an indelible mark on Alieth, who is looking for speed and competition. A featherweight frame pushed by a massive engines is one of the most powerful lures for the Vulcan, whether it''s a wheeled ride or a hover one. This fact accounted for much of the injuries she has suffered. | ** '''Speed''': Growing up with Sern has left an indelible mark on Alieth, who is looking for speed and competition. A featherweight frame pushed by a massive engines is one of the most powerful lures for the Vulcan, whether it''s a wheeled ride or a hover one. This fact accounted for much of the injuries she has suffered. | ||
** '''Music''': Few people really know it, but Alieth enjoys music and has a great singing voice. However, she considers this a puerile activity and rarely sings if there are people within earshot. She actually knows many more | ** '''Music''': Few people really know it, but Alieth enjoys music and has a great singing voice. However, she considers this a puerile activity and rarely sings if there are people within earshot. She actually knows many more sea shanties than she is willing to confess. | ||
** '''Vulcan Meditation''': Particularly in places in contact with nature | ** '''Vulcan Meditation''': Particularly in places in contact with nature | ||
** '''Emotional Beings''': Although she rarely shows it, the intricacies and bizarre twists and turns of emotional creatures are bizarrely fascinating | ** '''Emotional Beings''': Although she rarely shows it, the intricacies and bizarre twists and turns of emotional creatures are bizarrely fascinating to her. | ||
** '''Coffee & Tea''': The latter because of his father, Tea Master of Chi-ree, in fact, she is a keen devotee of [[Zhar-kur tei]]. She had a mild addiction to coffee . A gift from her mind meld with [[Geoffrey Teller]]. Interaction with [[Jo Marshall]] didn't help. | ** '''Coffee & Tea''': The latter because of his father, Tea Master of Chi-ree, in fact, she is a keen devotee of [[Zhar-kur tei]]. She had a mild addiction to coffee . A gift from her mind meld with [[Geoffrey Teller]]. Interaction with [[Jo Marshall]] didn't help. | ||
* '''Dislikes''': | * '''Dislikes''': | ||
** '''Physical Contact''': Being a powerful tactile telepath, she abhors physical contact, especially unexpected or | ** '''Physical Contact''': Being a powerful tactile telepath, she abhors physical contact, especially unexpected or unnecessary. She requires mental preparation before touching or being touched. | ||
** '''Extreme displays of emotion''': Despite her time spent among emotional beings, Alieth finds displays of emotion uncomfortable, even more so if they are extreme, such as laughter, crying, etc., especially in adults. If a Vulcanoid is the one displaying extreme emotion, that rejection is exacerbated. | ** '''Extreme displays of emotion''': Despite her time spent among emotional beings, Alieth finds displays of emotion uncomfortable, even more so if they are extreme, such as laughter, crying, etc., especially in adults. If a Vulcanoid is the one displaying extreme emotion, that rejection is exacerbated. | ||
** '''Cronyism''': Alieth is a strong advocate of hard work and personal merit based on personal skills, and is careful not to fall into cronyism. | ** '''Cronyism''': Alieth is a strong advocate of hard work and personal merit based on personal skills, and is careful not to fall into cronyism. | ||
** '''Water''': She doesn't like water, dislikes getting wet and can't swim. | ** '''Water''': She doesn't like water, dislikes getting wet and can't swim. She is repelled by large bodies of water. A near-fatal attack by an octopod creature in Deluvia IV (from which she was saved by [[Piravao sh'Qynallahr]] and [[Serren Tan]]) has only reinforced her distaste for water in any quantity larger than a cup. | ||
** '''Darkness''': After the events in the Rift, Alieth finds the darkness unpleasant and always keeps a minimal light source on in whatever room she finds herself in, even when she is sleeping or meditating. | ** '''Darkness''': After the events in the Rift, Alieth finds the darkness unpleasant and always keeps a minimal light source on in whatever room she finds herself in, even when she is sleeping or meditating. | ||