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Earth date, Late February 2265 – en route Tellarite Embassy, New Shi-Kahr, New Vulcan
T'Ynise lifted a brow as she entered the ambassadorial shuttle which arrived to take her to the Tellarite embassy. Very impressive, plush green velvet seats, state of the art communications-entertainment centre, stasis unit with water and fresh fruits. Sarek knew how to impress a lady. However she was officially going as a guest of the Vulcan Ministry of Health. The department was working with Federation scientists to improve the birth rate of Vulcans. Tellarites were included since as a species, multiple births were their norm, the minimum number of their young was sextuplets.* T'Ynise considered the idea of producing more than two babies daunting but it was a logical solution for Vulcans.
The journey was short since traffic was light in the evening from Rok-kahr plus government transport flew faster than her small aircar. She had decided to stay in the capital after the event since the rest of her week would be spent there attending medical conferences.
She stepped out of the shuttle dressed in an interesting robe that combined styles from both races. The dress was in a traditional Vulcan style, with long flowing sleeves, plus painted with varied red, gold and brown hues, traditional Tellarite colours. The dress was just above the knee, underneath she wore dark thick coverings with matching high heel shoes. She decided to leave her hair in its natural corkscrew curls, pushed back by a jewelled hair band that had been in her clan for generations worn by the eldest daughter or eldest granddaughter. T'Ynise took a deep breath and headed to the embassy. She admitted to being nervous, this being her first 'date' with Sarek. They had kept in communication since they met three weeks and four days ago. She looked forward to his messages and she hoped he felt the same way. It was too early to make a decision for any formal union but unlike humans who could take months if not years to make up their minds she knew it would not be a long process. Perhaps if he ticked all the right boxes she would propose to him herself, it was the Betazoid way after all and most times she felt more Betazoid than Vulcan. And alpha male and an alpha female, what a combination. At least their marriage would never be boring.
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"The Tellar government believe 60 per cent a fair share of mining rights for both moons Ambassador".
"The negotiations will continue tomorrow Ambassador Revi. Let us discuss other matters that are not included."
Sarek's decades experience with diplomacy was on high alert. Dealing with Tellarites required much meditation, especially now that other races considered Vulcan very vulnerable to exploitation if they could get away with it. Terra and Betazed were their closest and most trustworthy allies, and despite their turbulent history so were the Andorians. They were determined to protect the 'green skins' from the dishonour of others. As for the Tellarites, Sarek knew they did not want or need 60% share of mining rights on New Vulcan's two moons. Their illogical position was predictable, Sarek calculated there was an 89.3 percent probably that they would accept 33 per cent and a fair price for leased equipment before the end of the week. Revi being new to her posting was 'throwing her weight around' as the humans would say.
"Other matters, such as how long it is taking to find a spouse Sarek? Tellarites have a saying, 'it is not good for a female to be alone', so how many females are you allowing to stay cold at night?"
"The females of Vulcan do not suffer from loss of heat Revi, the complete opposite is the case."
"I concur, since the latest news is their choices are wide and varied, it is a shame polyandry does not suit the Vulcan mind, it has much to commend it. My three husbands provide many warm nights and heated debates."
Sarek had no desire to discuss Vulcan mating rituals with Revi or any offworlder. A change of subject was in order.
"I leave such matters for others to discuss Ambassador." He decided to head outside to find a corner to meditate. As he approached the exit he spotted a most welcome face. T'Ynise stood with some Tellarite healers, she appeared to be in discussions with one of them, as he neared the group he picked up her end of the conversation.
"Infecting the water supply with Vlomid would not be ethical Gwav. Only a voluntary programme would be successful."
"Considering how long Vulcans take to come to a decision it would be the most logical solution."
T'Ynise tried not to smile, dealing with her colleagues from Tellar could be amusing. Gwav took the devil's advocate position just for the sake of it, he was such a Tellarite.
Sarek decided to intervene, it was not much of a date if you did not spend time together.
"Healer T'Ynise is correct, the only solution is the most logical one and the Vulcan people will decide what that is."
"T'Ynise attend,"
He held out one finger for her, he hoped she was not offended by his forwardness. Much to his satisfaction, despite a slight hesitation she touched her finger to his and followed his lead.
Talk about making a public statement, T'Ynise mused. Sarek in the presence of other Vulcans and others who understood the cultural reference revealed his potential status.
He led her to a unoccupied corner of the room.
"So does this mean another social engagment is 'on the cards'?" she asked.
"Forgive my presumption, I…" Sarek felt himself hesitate.
"There is no offence Sarek, I am enjoying myself. The look on some of your colleague's face was worth that little scene. Sarek with a daughter of the K'st Kau. Vulcan rebels looking for a cause."
"Indeed. Although that is not how your clan is viewed traditionally. I believe V'Tosh Flekh is more apt."
"Strange Vulcans? I have heard worse things."
"Amanda believed your grandmother did not deserve the title 'V'Tosh Ka'tur'. She stated the clan had a logic that worked for them, she believed your clan's absence from the council was not warranted."
"T'Sai Amanda knew of us did she? T'Anna's absence is self-inflicted. My ko-mekh-il believed it was best for the council she never took her seat. Even if it is inherited."
"Hence your ko-mekh left Betazed to take her place?"
"Yes and to help her run the farm. My tozot T'Jan was her main assistant but she and her family perished in the Va Pak."
"I grieve with Thee," Sarek responded
"I grieve with Thee also, Sarek."
"I do not believe such topics are included in dating rituals" Sarek pondered to his companion.
"We will make our own rules, Sarek," T'Ynise answered.
"I agree, T'Ynise. But there are human customs I recall that I find most pleasant. Would you care for a walk around the embassy gardens?"
"Yes, I would. Shall I take your arm like a human female or is that too scandalous?"
"I prefer such actions take place in private." Sarek replied, his eyes darkening with intense interest.
"Very logical," T'ynise lips quirked in response.
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Tellarite women were taller than their male counterparts, Revi stood at 2.03 meters (6 feet 8 inches). Thankfully her height did what her sight could not, give her an unfair advantage, looking over most of the heads in her presence plus wearing contact lenses made up for her poor Tellarite eyesight. She could see Sarek make his way outside with his female companion. They were doing that finger touching that Vulcan couples did, seemed the Ambassador had found a young Vulcan woman to keep warm at night after all. Who knew the old man had it in him? She had a single sister on Tellar Prime that found Vulcan men interesting. She would comm her later and let her know the only union between Vulcan and Tellar Prine would continue to be political and commercial only.
Pity since his appearance was tolerable….for a Vulcan.
Author's Notes
*I use Memory Alpha (canon) and Memory Beta (noncanon) for information on Tellarite culture and Vulcan culture. Plus some I create myself lol
I'm trying to create a Vulcan courtship that would not have the romance of two humans and still consider T'Ynise hybrid status
Vlomid - a fertility drug (there is a real drug called Clomid I decide to borrow it for my story)
Spoken Vulcan is in italics, all other conversations are in Federation Standard aka English
ko-mekh - mother
ko-mekh-il grandmother
Tozot - aunt
Va Pak - Immeasurable loss
V'Tosh Flekh - Vulcans who are weird
V'Tosh Katur - Vulcans without logic or not following the orthodox version of Surak
