By Blacknblue (aka Bluenblack)

Disclaimer: I don't own Star Trek. I wrote this for fun. Anyone is free to download and/or redistribute this story as long as you keep it complete and intact, and as long as you don't make any money from it.

Note: Vulcan terms used in this story were taken from the online Vulcan Language Dictionary, the Vulcan Language Institute, or I made them up myself.

Personal apology and promise:

It's been a ridiculously long time since I added anything to my latest two stories on . For that, I sincerely apologize. Most especially I apologize to the people who took the time to offer their comments.

I hereby promise that, barring unforeseen disaster, I *will* finish both of my stories. Both "Payment" and "Vahklas" are already planned out. In fact, I already have the final scene of "Vahklas written. It's just that between my health, and my family responsibilities, and the fact that I am trying my best to get something published that I migth actually get paid for... I just haven't taken the time to get these done.

I am sorry. I will do better. Thank you for your loyalty, and your feedback. It will be rewarded eventually.

Uh... that's it I guess. I better get busy writing.