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Uhura's perspective
It was Stardate 123456*, back on earth November 21st 2270, four days from Thanksgiving celebrations.
"No Captain, I did not celebrate Thanksgiving in Kenya." Uhura replied to Kirk's instant questioning.
"That's a shame Uhura, it's a great holiday," Kirk responded. "And the last major one before we get back to Earth!"
"Major, Captain? Are you suggesting that the entire crew, even though 45% of them are not human concentrate on ONE Terran holiday, traditionally celebrated by about 8 out of 200 nation states on Earth, between now and the end of this mission?" The Lt Commander asked.
"Well…" Kirk answered but his Head of Operations had not completed her speech.
"Do you know there are at least seven other non Terran festivals we can celebrate. The Caitian Hairball festival, The Orion festival of Orgasms..er maybe not that one, The Deltan festival of Partner Sharing…ok skip that. The Tellarite Debate festival, The Andorian Blue Ale festival, trust me that one is great, The Vulcan festival of Meditation. And even Hannukah! Sir!"
She added, just to be on the right side of respecting the chain of command.
While she spoke Kirk took his PADD and stylus out and started to quickly scribble down her suggestions. Marcus reached over his arm and activated the speech to text icon.
"I suppose you think the Pilgrim Fathers set sail past Kenya and landed on Plymouth Rock!"
"Er no Commander I don't think that is how the story goes,"
"So why on Earth should I be concerned about your national holiday? Do you celebrate Kenya's Madraka Day or African Federation Day or Jamhuri Day or.."
Kirk looked at his First Officer, he could tell he was amused by the 3 mm lift of his right brow.
"Spock, please help me." He wailed. Where was McCoy when you needed him? After all these years he still knew how to calm Uhura down when she went on one.
"So er does this mean you are not coming to my Thanksgiving party?" The Captain asked sheepishly.
"Only if you have pumpkin pie icecream." Uhura responded, her voice a lot calmer.
"Deal", The Captain replied, telling himself that he needed to speak to Chef to make some changes to the menu.
"You have any special requests, Spock,", Kirk asked his best friend.
"Yes Captain, I believe the Deltan festival is worth adding to the celebration. This will be a private party for six. Will it not?"
Marcus and Kirk's heads turned to the Vulcan officer in pleased shock. However for some reason, the statement did not phase Uhura at all.
"You see adun'a, your dramatic delivery was not needed. I suspected the Captain and Marcus were open to sexual sharing. "
"Damn, I hate it when you and T'Shira are right"
Author's Notes
I don't know the Star Trek stardate system works so I am making up something totally illogical !
Bold type – telepathic talk
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