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Eye Candy

Chapter 2

Spock POV

As I stated to the Captain, the Federation had little data on Thula because until the Enterprise's arrival probes had only surveyed the planet. However, the probes did initiate the first established communications and the Federation believed that our arrival would be well received. If our meeting with the ruler of Thula is successful the Federation will then plan to send an Ambassador to negotiate farther talks and establish in most likelihood a system of trade.

I am uncertain if the Captain is up to date on the Federation's plans. I will have to remind him. Yet, I am deeply curious in understanding why the Thula have not tried to contact the Federation directly themselves before. They obviously have the means.

Unexpectedly, Lt. Uhura poked me in the rib. I did not notice her approach. Curious, I do not understand why she would do such a thing. She responded by smiling as my eyebrow raised in inquiry.

"Commander, I was just trying to get your attention."

"Indeed, Lt. How may I be of assistance?"

"I wanted to ask if I will be joining the away team. I'm not sure if I'll be needed since the Thula don't seem to have any trouble picking up Standard."

"I understand Lt. And given light to this new information I do not foresee your assistance at this time."

Uhura frowned and looked down at her hands in disappointment. "Oh, that sucks. I really wanted to go."

I dislike seeing Nyota sadden. I can understand her desire to explore a new world, however her remaining abroad the Enterprise eased my concerns.

I lowered my tone to insure she would be the only one to hear.

"Ashyma, our journey to Thula is filled with many unknowns. It eases my mind greatly that you remain on the Enterprise until after the initial talks are completed."

Uhura huffed and crossed her arms over her chest and looked Spock in the eye.

"Well, Mister don't forget I'm a Star fleet officer too. I can handle myself just fine. I get it. You're concerned, I do, but its just I'm so exciting and if things to go well on Thula maybe we could get some shore leave and spend sometime alone together."

Spock's ears turned green on the prospect of spending some alone time with his beloved. "That would please me greatly, Nyota."

However, the sweet moment was broken-up by Kirk with an obvious cough. "Cough! Cough! Sorry to interrupt you two lovebirds, but we've got a planet to explore. Come on Spock, let's go."

Spock was irked by Kirk's interruption. The young Vulan didn't like being caught unaware and especially by anyone who wasn't Nyota, but like any student of the Surak, Spock concealed his discomfort under a veil of calm. Kirk grabbed his first officer's arms and led them towards the turbo lift. As the doors closed in front of them, they saw Uhura wave good-bye with a smile and wink.