Greetings, I am Valek. Reading over accounts of my life, I see that I served the Federation in the Diplomatic Corps in the 23rd century as a protege of the esteemed Ambassador Sarek. 

Though I grew up alongside Spock, I regret to acknowledge that in my youth I took part in bullying him due to his mixed heritage. This was highly illogical, as one's lineage does not define their character. I have since come to recognize the fault in such prejudices. 

During my career representing the Federation,