"Tyler, then. And please call me Amanda." She nodded, looking hopeful. "Vulcan is very strict, with very high standards, socially and academically. And Spock has lived up to those standards. But they're a very homogenous people. More variation, as there is here-- well, it can't hurt, can it?" Amanda smiled wryly. "Even if Spock thinks everyone here is crazy. I hope you won't take it personally."