Drabble like a Tribble prompts

by cilepe

Drabbles. I will update periodically with new prompts, though they won't always be in a new chapter. Check back often if you want to keep up. Feel free to suggest prompts/ideas by way of reviews or private message. I'd love to hear from you!

20. The Alphabet Drabbles-O

Obligation

"We have an obligation to save these people!"

"We have an obligation to uphold the Prime Directive, Doctor."

"You want us to leave them all to die, Spock?"

"This is not our planet, Doctor. We have no right to interfere with their culture or customs."

"But they're dying needlessly."

"The people have made it clear they desire us to leave. You have made your case, Doctor. You cannot force them to listen to you."

"How do you sleep at night, Spock?"

"Forcing your own beliefs on someone for any reason is never the right thing to do, Doctor."

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A/N: This is a basic and ongoing sci-fi debate; in fact I just watched another version of this scenario in Stargate Atlantis. This is yet another such conversation between Bones and Spock.