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Disclaimer: I do not own Star Trek in any of its forms This is an Enterprise Fan fiction and no infringement is intended on the copyright. It was merely written to amuse the author and others she hopes.

By :Fire Star

2007/7/16

A/N: Telepathy will be in Italics or Thoughts. This is an A.U. and does not follow canon.

A Father's Joy

Part 26 (Common Sense is a human trait ) G

T'Pol headed back to the Vulcan compound. She had a lot of reports to update. She and Jonathan had decided it was important for her people to know what they had gone through in their mission. While some of the mission was classified a lot of it was not. This they could share with Vulcan. Many scientific discoveries had been fond and it was important that her people learn about them. Privately T'Pol knew that this would help create a bridge between them. It was all to easy for many of her people to see humans as unschooled children. The discoveries that they had made and their unique perspectives might change this. Hoshi Sato's work on the universal translator alone would be proof that humans were not the ignorant savages V' Las had tried to claim they were. Even T'Pol was impressed with her skill in the language arts. Even a skilled Vulcan would not have her faculty for languages.

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Soval….you really need to go eat. I swear I can hear your stomach growling.

Amanda I am not hungry.

Amanda Cole sighed she was starving. She knew that the hunger she felt was not all her own as she had eaten a large breakfast therefore it had to be her mates. It looked like she was going to have to play the weak human to get him to act sensible. Sometimes he was so annoying.

Soval I am starving . Just because you can repress your hunger does not mean I can.

Go then and find sustenance Amanda. He sent back

Soval I can not leave you. It would be improper.

Amanda looked at him and noted the slight twitch in his lips.

Damn it… I can not leave my charge I would be in dereliction of duty. I am your body guard remember.

I see. I was thinking you did not wish to leave me because I was your bond-mate. There was a wistful sound in his thoughts.

Amanda sighed and suddenly realized Soval was not as confident in their bond as he tried to appear. Soval I know you would not see my running for a snack in a negative way. You take care of me. I love you for this. But, baby I am still your body guard the others would not understand that you would not mind. I know you only want to keep me safe and happy and healthy. So why not go with me to grab a snack. Then I can eat without getting in trouble. Maybe you can have a bite to. I hate to eat alone.

Soval looked at her for a moment. There was a certain logic to her thinking. As you wish. I would not wish to damage your reputation as a MACO though it matters little as soon you will be free.

Amanda sighed exasperated but he was going with the program so she refrain from chewing him out again. Sometimes Soval just lacked common sense it was a good thing he bonded with a human or he would starve to death.

Vulcans do not need to eat more then once a day.

Ah huh…I bet. Amanda sent back. That is why you are so grumpy then.

Soval scowled at her. Causing the Admiral to look at her and then back at him.

Great Soval Now you did it.

His brow rose.

Never mind. Can we go now before you get me tossed in the brig for the next ten years.

As you wish.

"Admiral I think a recess would be in order. I must consider your suggestions and forward the recommendations of Star Fleet to Vulcan. I think that this plan is the most effective. However I do need to gain confirmation about the additional ships my people wish to send."

Admiral Gardner nodded. "Of course sir. Contact me when you have news. " He rose as Soval did and the Ambassador nodded.

"Your help has been most useful Admiral Gardner. Know that Vulcan appreciates it and we will do all we can to help Earth settle her differences with the ILLyaryans."

"That is appreciated Ambassador." Gardner said as he watched the Ambassador leave. Gardner watched the ambassador leave. He had a feeling it was due to that MACO and not any protocols that Soval had to attend to.