Sarek and Dansk
Chapter Seven
Quite different from the exuberant females, the males did not comment on Sarek's absence and he did not reveal the reason for his departure. To his son and nephew he sent,
'My mission was successful.'
During Sarek's absence, the males had started a conversation about the group that had recently surfaced—United Terrans for Terra.. It was in fact patterned after the twentieth century's Nazi and neo Nazi organization that including the present one, was based on the idea of a superior race, genetic isolation policies and removal of the less desirables. There were even splinter groups that thought resolution would have to come by force and violence.
Even in the cosmopolitan city of San Francisco there had been attacks on off-worlders. Sirin revealed that the Vulcan educator that had accompanied his mother-in-law to a series of lectures had been attacked by three Terran youths who ended up being on the receiving end of Vulcan physical discipline. Elizabeth's companion was probably targeted because of his white hair, which was the only indication of his one hundred and fifteen years of age. Unknown to these youths, his age only meant he had had more time to become a master in at least one of the Vulcan martial arts
Eventually the evening's activities drew to a close. Of course the 'good-byes' voiced by the females were loud and expressive, full of promises, and hugs. The males simply nodded as they collected their families. From the children's rooms, like clockwork, T'Paal presented the children to the parents in the hallway and within a short period of time the house was silent. The S'chn T'gai children were led away after their parent's good-nights.
In a move that was almost a nightly occurrence, Spock picked his wife up into his arms and she nuzzled into his chest,
"Father of all my children, should I even voice what I believe your plans for tonight include."
"Mother of my sons, tonight we will attempt to give us another child, a daughter who we will name, T'Amanda."
"Since I am fully aware of how successful you are in every project you undertake, I have no doubt of our success…and our mutual pleasure. His reply was a familiar one,
"Indeed."
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Drevi had just returned to bed after having a very lengthy com. Bettie snuggled up to him and eventually was laying with her back against him about to drift off into sleep.
"Beloved, I have found a replacement."
"You can retire?"
"Yes."
"What would you like to do, now that you will be a 'free male'?"
"Something was brought to our attention while in Spock's library, the rise of an organization that is opposing the presence of off-worlders on Terra. Ignorance is the basis for fear, so perhaps I could join you on your show with a segment that would showcase various off-worlders, single, married, old, young, workers, students… Viewers given insight into these individuals will have revealed to them the ignorance that is pervasive within the structure of those organizations. Elizabeth's friend was physically attacked—in actuality, shoved, and he administered the necessary discipline to the youthful attackers. Do you think your producer would approve of such a segment?"
"My Drevi, what has been your description of me?"
"An irresistible force…"
"Does that answer your question?"
As he turned her to face him he mentioned,
"And I am the immovable object,"
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At Sirin's home his mother-in-law was on the com unit conversing with Soren. He had just presented her with an option,
'He would understand if she felt….uncomfortable to be seen with him in public. Perhaps threatened by association…' As he watched,
Esther's eyes started to produce a liquid….he believed they were called tears and he immediately apologized,
"I am…sorry to have made you uncomfortable…Is there something I can do to relieve your present state of discomfort?"
"If you or anyone else thinks that the ignorance of some of my species will ruin our…friendship that is not the case. Your companionship has added joy to my life that had been extinguished when my husband died. You have filled an emptiness that was crying for substance to fill it. Along with my family you are closest to my heart and I thank you for your continued attention to my person."
Soren then inquired,
"Are you presently occupied?"
"No, I am not."
"Since that is the case expect me at your door in twenty minutes."
Elizabeth checked her image in the mirror and then walked downstairs and waited…Within seconds of the projected time, the door signal chimed and Elizabeth opened the door. her visitor nodded and displayed the ta'al and the appropriate greeting. After being invited in he asked,
"May we go into the garden?"
Once there Soren said,
"Esther would you please be seated. With that request, he started pacing and then said,
"Four days past, when were stopped and threatened I found myself only concerned with your safety. I then realized that my mindset in regards to you was not merely 'friendship'.
We have both experienced great personal loss for we are both without our mates and but prior to our loss, we have come to understand the oneness that is part of a marriage, bonding or joining. I now ask you to join with me. I will attempt to satisfy your every need and shall attempt to make you…happy.
Esther's hands were folded in her lap and she said,
Soren, if this request had come earlier in our relationship, I would probably have declined. Not because I would feel you unworthy, or because you were Vulcan. The basis for that decision would have been what I would have interpreted as my daughter's need for me in relations to my grandchildren. Now, they have reached an age where there is a degree of independence and then there is always T'Paal. So you can see that my 'logical' reply is Yes, I will join with you."
If a Vulcan could smile, that would have been what would have graced Soren's face, but instead he took both of her hands in his and kissed each palm.
Ever logical he continued,
"My Esther, what is very comforting to me is that our ages complement one another for the spark of life will leave us both at about the same time. There will be no extended grieving. I wish to thank you for your acceptance of me and now I will leave you to your rest. Grasping her hands he again kissed them and then on a second thought he kissed her forehead.
They returned to Esther's residence and he parted with the words,
"Tomorrow I will speak with your daughter and son and ask their permission. As I understand it, this is the Terran way.
Esther nodded.