Gaheris survived the next week or so by constantly applying for shore leave to go home. At least at home he could be with his wives and children instead of putting up with this... Christmas.
When he opened the door to his quarters, he tripped over a large pile of wrapped boxes in front of his quarters.
"Ship," Gaheris said as calmly as he could.
"Yes, Rhade?"
"What are these," he gestured at the pile.
"Presents."
"From whom?"
"Almost every female humanoid on board," Andromeda replied, smirking.
"Why?"
"They think you're attractive."
Gaheris felt a slight flush rise into his cheeks as his eyebrows rose. Then he had an idea that would make this Christmas more bearable.
"How many are Nietzschean?"
"Six."
Gaheris smiled for the first time since this 'Christmas' had started. Maybe this wouldn't be as bad as he had feared... who knows, maybe one of the females would chose him as her male...
"Merry Christmas, Rhade."
The EndREVIEW PLEASE!! Thanks to my buddy Sam (Maglenan Princess) who let me read it to her over the phone! Love ya!