TITLE: The Infinite Diversity of Brothers and Sisters
CHAPTER: 2, For Everything, there is a first time
PLEASE NOTE: It occurred to me that not everyone is up to date on all the episodes. So I'll send out the warning now. ALERT: Possible Spoilers
THE RECIPIENT OF THIS MESSAGE IS NOW NOTIFIED CONTINGENT ON RECEIPT YOU AGREE TO ABIDE BY RULES OF COMMUNICATION SET FORTH BY THE FEDERATION PENAL SYSTEM. FURTHER, PRISONER MICHAEL BURNHAM IS ALLOWED ONE COMMUNICATION PER TWENTY FOUR HOUR PERIOD. ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT PRISONER 24601 BEYOND THAT WILL RESULT IN FINES AND NOTIFICATION OF THE AUTHORITIES ON YOUR PLANET OF RESIDENCE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.
Spock
It is good to hear from you, and I am sorry that you must learn of my incarceration this way. Truthfully, it is far worse than that. My foolish, arrogance earned me the loss of my commission and position as the first officer aboard the USS Shenzhou. The ship on which I spent seven years of my life probably damaged beyond repair, my captain is dead, and I am charged with mutiny.
You may have heard that we are at war with (REDACTED) The blame for that lies heavily on my shoulders, and I have no words to express my sorrow at the consequences of my actions. I could use your good council right now. I need you here with your sober countenance and dry humor. I need your logic to dry my tears and fix my broken heart. I need my brother to kick me in the ass to remind me that self-pity was not on the list of personality traits Amanda, Sarek, and our teachers had in mind.
I must close now, Spock. I'm allowed only a few minutes for personal activities. I miss you. I am aware that I have not addressed your concerns, perhaps next time.
Spock, I cannot fix what I have done and my shame grows by the hour.
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Peace be with you, Brother
Michael Burnham
Prisoner # 24601
Rank: Lieutenant Commander (reduced to 0-1 pending court-martial and sentencing)
Former Assignment: USS Shenzhou (Abandoned. As of stardate (REDACTED) Presumed destroyed)