Twins,Ice Cream,And Swans

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Twins,Ice Cream,And Swans

 

Personal log: Eagle, James,T.,Lt.,Tactical Officer, U.S.S. Arcadia

 

The return to the Arcadia to retrieve the twins for an impromptu tour of our new destination to allow them to observe another culture and the wondrous achievements they have been enabled to build and survive in this part of the system was without incident.

 

Moving along the corridors on the seat,The twins tucked in snugly..I watched as they observed the varied colors of the transparent walls and corridors as we sped along the station looking at different individuals going about their daily task. The conversation began soon enough with an ongoing deluge of questions ranging from how do they do what they do, To actual scientific curiosity concerning the power applications of Aesther Station and controlling the power fed by the plasma ejected by the dual stars and subsequent inherent pre requisites of massive hardware,computers,and software to control such power.

 

I am pleased with the children,and love them very much as any father should. The thought has crossed my mind at times to get the children more involved with play time if you will instead of purely scientific pursuits. I made a mental note to discuss the twins recreational time with the nanny back on Arcadia when availed the opportunity.

 

Apparently T'Linna needed little time in figuring out the way this system here worked as did Sotak...The sudden convergence of thoughts from them both had an unexpected result on the chair as we had been moving smoothly along. The chair shuddered...became erratic and started to dart to and fro as if totally confused.

 

Looking at the twins I did interrupt their thoughts with a few of my own..Sotak looked up innocently as did T'Linna with those dark puppy dog eyes, Those same eyes that did not dissuade me from my next thoughts. Both almost on que sighed and simply stated yes father we will stop. Again focusing on our destination we began to once more move along smoothly unhindered. Sotak my son,T'Linna my daughter it is not good manners to play with others technology in a mental tug of war to get ahead of one another.

 

You must understand the children irregardless of what some boast and ascribe to as the stoic unemotional state of Vulcan's, Obviously had forgotten to mention the children do in fact exhibit sibling rivalry at times as all other children do across the galaxy. The thought and memory of my beloved entered my mind at that moment...few really have had the actual personal pleasure of knowing personally the great depth of passion and emotions that race really does have,though repressed.

 

The journey to the central gardens and park went smooth as silk again without incident. The side trip to the Ice Cream Vendor in the park was interesting to say the least as neither Sotak,Or T'Linna had ever experienced this delicacy. Watching the two as they experimented with the frozen desert and their reactions to the varied flavors the vendor had placed in the "Boat" as he referred to it along with a split in two Banana along with chocolate syrup and ground up nuts. The item he referred to he called an old fashioned Banana split.

 

Speaking to the vendor all the while watching my two was interesting indeed. Our banter was most revealing as I had inquired as to the need for a vendor when from what I has observed a simple focused thought could produce the same results. T'Linna was the first to speak.."Father that would just not work...it would only appear to be the real thing". Curiously I looked at her and was about to apologize to the vendor when he laughed and proffered how smart my "kid" was indeed. The vendor went on to explain that food stuffs along with other things would not be practical as when the imaged product was done with the matter was merely returned to it's previous state...ergo no actual dietary requirements being met resulting in what one might imagine as starving to death surrounded by food.

 

I found this bit of information very interesting and possibly valuable. T'Linna was looking up as I could swear she cracked a knowing smile as if to say told you so. Smiling at her I simply said I love you too... Now come along lets see the ducks and swans in the pond. Sotak looked as we walked towards the azure blue waters and the fowls that paddled around the perimeter moving gracefully, Quietly along. Father we have seen this type of water dwelling fowl in our studies,However it is pleasing to see them in their actual habitat close up ...even if they are replicated energy for our comfort and viewing. I was taken aback just a bit, How do you fathom they are not real? They are real in the physical sense and appearance...however as sister had stated before father...they are merely fanciful renderings.

 

I must admit the next few hours were wonderful as I was finally being afforded the rare chance to spend some quality time with Sotak and T'Linna instead of the relative short times we have on the ship. The adventure and tour had the final effect a full day of exploration might be expected to have on their still small bodies. The fatigue of their new discoveries and experiences had began to take their toll. Making our way back to the chair which by the way automatically made accommodations and adjustments to accommodate the extra bodies. I focused once again for the docking port to Arcadia and the chair gently turned as if sensing the tired state of the twins and began the smooth return.

 

The port loomed just ahead...The chair came to rest without ever so much as a shudder. Taking Sotak up in one arm,and shouldered. Taking T'Linna up in the other arm and shouldered the hatch slid open as ident was confirmed we re boarded Arcadia. The trip back to quarters was quiet, Both asleep on my shoulders as we entered our home aboard ship. I handed Sotak over to our nanny as I took and tucked in T'Linna..kissing her goodnight watching as she snuggled into her covers. Dropping by to kiss Sotak goodnight and looking at the nanny on my way back out. Take a bit more time for their recreation time please..they do need to be kids,I know they are Vulcan and are usually more intent on studies, I know as well they are part human as well...and today they had Ice Cream for the first time and saw a swan up close. The Nanny bless her soul looked on as I exited and headed for the docking ring.

 

The look from the nanny appeared questioning and a bit puzzled, No matter she is excellent and I am just as sure when my little ones awake she will be the benefactor of their joint adventure...that should clear it up nicely. Speaking of benefit I should contact the Captain and Commander on my new discoveries as well. End Log..... ;)