Sarek and Dansk
Chapter Twenty-seven
What the ladies had not mentioned was that their 'get together' was in fact a bridal shower…of sorts.
Nyota had brought one of Amanda's formal robes and under garments and slippers for Dansk. Then the other gifts were presented to her as she sat in a decorated chair. Laura was creating her 'hat' with the ribbons and bows that had been on her presents. For a casual observer this was not out of the ordinary for a Terran bridal shower, one things that was missing was a nightgown of any sort…the bonded women present knew the futility of such a garment and so was viewed by these Terran females as a waste of credits.
After the presents were unwrapped, the hat created and the holo-vid was reviewed. The females all sat down and explained to Dansk why there was not a beautiful negligee included in her bounty.
Each one of the females described the demise of their night gowns which was their wedding night's mistaken contribution in the their husband's surprise and satisfaction.
Nyota revealed that she had purchased a lovely corset and that after her Spock could not remove it in the typical Vulcan fashion—tearing it to shreds while on the aduna's body, she assisted him. Once removed and her husband was sated she found the totally demolished corset was left by her Spock, on his pillow, tied with one of its ribbons as a silent declaration of the prowess of a focused, determined Vulcan adun.
Ellie explained that their departure from the USA was hurried and secret. Their arrival in San Francisco and arrival at the embassy allowed them to meet the Vulcans who had acted as saviors for the survivors of Va Pak. Spock's cousin Sirin bonded them and a family friend performed the civil ceremony. Like Dansk it was these Terran females who had welcomed her and provided her with a Vulcan robe to wear when she was bonded. When finally alone, Su'auk bathed her and told her to not put any anything on her body for he loved to see her move about in that unclothed state. Giggling she mentioned he still made that request at times.
Rachel explained that her joining with Sirin was necessary because he was entering Pon Farr. It was very true that that Vulcan initiative did turn the males into unrecognizable individuals. As it was, the fact is, that the possessive Vulcan wants nothing closer to the female than himself. So the nightgown is competition in that area, so, thus their usual response, remove it as quickly as possible.
Laura revealed that S'nass had never physically seen the unclad body of any female of any species. He requested that in the dark they remove all their clothing so that in the morning he could look upon her unhindered Again the common thread—no night gown.
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All the workers and 'guests' had returned to the dormitories. The two younger ones had integrated with their fellow roomers. Although there was no laughter or horseplay each one of the two other guests questioned various ones about their lives and their present evening activity, writing correspondence.
Each one explained they were communicating with the Terran female who would complete them. That expression was explained to each one of them. It was also made clear that each one must have a house to bring his bondmate to after their joining. That was The Vulcan Way. Although there were no smiles, no back slapping, no off-color jokes, but there was an air of excitement that almost made the air crackle. These hard working young Vulcans would lead a satisfying and productive life, and each one had goals ahead of them. Each one of the two young Terran males looked at their own lives and in retrospect they had no idea what their future would hold, or if there was one to be had. They indeed had been disillusioned by the propaganda that the separatist group had fed them.
In a completely different set of circumstances of the two quite different males, S'mas faced the Terran prisoner guest and inquired,
"Terran, what decision have you reached; compare…warm comfortable housing, food carefully prepared, no bars, a degree of freedom, the ability to learn a trade, a esthetically pleasing location….
Terran, the choice is yours"
Of course his previous actions would have dictated his answer would be imbecilic, instead he said,
"My name is Robert, Bob…I would rather stay here…and learn."
S'mas nodded and left the males presence and visited the group's status unit and brought Robert, fruit, biscuit, soy cheese and juice. He deposited the tray on Robert's bed and said,
"Your decision, while quite delayed, is acceptable. In the morning you will depart with us for First Meal."
From Robert's lips came two 'thank yous'.
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S'mas then started a completely different conversation.
"Today is going to be a special day. We will not return to our work site after Second Meal. T'Pau, our Great Mother, chief representative of the Vulcan government on New Vulcan will perform the bonding ceremony for her son, Osu Sarek, Vulcan's Ambassador. He lost his wife and other members of his family at the destruction of our mother planet, Vulcan. Lady Amanda, the Ambassador's bondmate was a Terran. She was a gracious female and concerned herself untiringly with her adopted people, Vulcans. She was Terran but, de'Vef'nahr, Vulcan by choice. The person you attacked was Osu Sarek, the female that was injured was the one who will become his bondmate today at last light, this day. The entire settlement is invited to the bonding ceremony, I conferred with Great Mother T'Pau, you are also included in the invitation so you may also attend."
Robert sat with pieces of fruit on his fork, lowered it to his plate and despite every attempt to do otherwise, broke down and cried.
S'mas recognized the power of kindness to penetrate even a hard heart and took in the sight of that action in stride, leaving Robert's side to allowed him to release his emotions. He was certain that at some point this day he would be given the life story of the now repentant 'urban terrorist'.