Portraying a Vulcan to the satisfaction of the Trek fanbase can be an intimidating task. It's even more intimidating when that Vulcan is unconventional, like T'Lyn, the token Vulcan in the Star Trek: Lower Decks squad. Luckily, Gabrielle Ruiz, the actress who brings T'Lyn to life, has discovered the secrets to playing a good Vulcan, even one as atypical as T'Lyn.