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So I was wondering what Spock would play on his lyre. Then this… just sort of happened.
Commander Spock was in the rec room with his Vulcan lyre. Many people actually enjoyed the Vulcan melodies he played very much, so soon most of the Science Department that was off-duty had been discreetly summoned to the rec room. People were acting casual, talking and playing checkers while actually listening for the strumming of the alien instrument in a beautiful melody. Spock, however, seemed deep in thought, only absentmindedly plucking the strings occasionally.
Suddenly Spock uncrossed his legs and caught hold of his instrument. He began to play the introduction to a song that was surprisingly familiar to some of the assembled. They glanced at each other with silent dares, then began to sing:
I'd like to be
Under the sea
In an octopus's garden, in the shade
He'd let us in
Knows where we've been
In his octopus's garden, in the shade
Spock had raised an eyebrow at the singing, but continued to play the guitar part for Octopus's Garden, by the Beatles. The tune worked surprisingly well on the Vulcan lyre. Then, to everyone's surprise, he joined in:
I'd ask my friends to come and see-ee-ee
An octopus's garden with me
I'd like to be
Under the sea
In an octopus's garden, in the shade.
They all continued singing, enjoying the moment. Some did the background singing, some the main tune. Spock would join in on the chorus. It was a rather odd thing to see, the Vulcan science officer singing and playing his lyre along with the rest of the Science Department to an Earth song from the 20th Century. Some people who walked past dismissed it, while others peeked inside, then slipped inside to watch.
On the bridge, Uhura got a baffled look and put her hand to her ear. "…Sir?" "Yes?" asked Kirk, instantly alert. "Something strange is going on… I think you'd better hear this." "Put it on audio, Lieutenant," said Kirk, concerned. Soon the music floated onto the bridge.
We would be so happy, you and me!
With no one there to tell us what to do
I'd like to be
Under the sea
In an octopus's garden, with you.
There was a stunned silence. "Is that Spock?!" Captain Kirk asked finally. "…I believe so, Keptin." Chekov replied from his post at the science station. The silence this time lasted for a while. "…He never told me he liked the Beatles."
Please forgive me; it seemed like a good idea at the time. Should I do more in this vein, or no?