Log Part 2

[Tovan 0]

Lt. Tovan

Personal Journal

SD 50404.17

"How it all Began"

 

 

 

:: It was dawn, the sun slowly setting after a day of activities on Earth. The yellow painted school stood against the last rays of sunlight, partially reflecting them. The children slowly walked the streets towards their homes, teachers and workers also proceeded to their homes after a long day of work. The school was not desserted, most of the internal lighting was still operating, at least 10 rooms were lid. Teachers and professors sat in desks in those rooms, planning tomorrow's work and activities, many others were in a meeting, discussing plans and the upcoming music nights.::

 

:: Meanwhile in the house which Tovan, P'tain and David live, there was activity. P'tain, after a proper school day, returned home and sat her bag of books on her desk in the living room. She was accompanied by her husband, David, he placed his shoe on the racket and went to the washroom, for a shower. Tovan, after a day of reading, sat up the table of carefully placed, plates and cups which to be the household's dinner. The dishes weren't replicated, however not all of them were vulcan. 3 bowls of Plomeek soup was seen, along with 4 plates of deep fried shrimp, David's favorites, a large bowl of boiled vegetables, and half a loath of bread and butter. A meal to satisfy both cultures.::

 

:: Tovan sat down with his sister and her husband and began eating the meal. Tovan raised a question which he had during this morning when David was first introduced to him.::

 

Married, how long has this marriage been, when did it start?

 

:: Tovan asked and waited for an answer. David glanced at P'tain, noting she will be answering.

 

It was 6 months ago, when you were away on your "tug boat" missions.

 

:: P'tain nodded the answer. Tovan noted it. P'tain knew he wasn't satisfied, he had to know more, the whole story. He sipped a spoon full of Soup before asking the details.::

 

How did you two meet?

 

:: Tovan knew it wasn't logical to ask these questions, he knew he had no bussiness in her relationships, however, He wasn't able to refrain from asking. David answered, he smiled, not bothered by the questions at all. He knows how Tovan must feeling, 10 years. 3602 days passed and he was too busy to ask her these things. David knew, he was happy to answer and fill Tovan's gap in his mind.

 

It started at school. About 6 months ago when Head Toval established it.

 

:: David said with his friendly voice. Tovan sipped his soup in fascination as P'tain chewed on her bread. David continued.::

 

I was teaching in another school before, the one 60 miles south from here. The students there were quite self sufficent, almost trained as soldiers, very young soldiers, I just couldn't stand it. They were aggressive and opinionated, many students fought wars with writing. I looked through countless pages of essay and was mesmerized by their talent. It's not that they were truely aggressive, they were actually good manner kids. But i requested a transfer to this school instead. I haven't regretted it yet.

 

:: David explained and glanced at P'tain and smiled. Tovan nodded aknowledgement to the content of his description. David went on, explaining in detail the past 6 months which he taught at his father's school. Tovan listened carefully, jotting down mental notes for future references. David told them how he one day met P'tain, how he looked at her during her classes and lunch hours, P'tain looked satsified to which David remembered the whole thing accurately.::

 

As i met her more frequently i felt she was the one. We went on to dates and got to know eachother more and few months later I asked her to marry me.

 

:: The last sentences explained itself perfectly. Tovan understood. P'tain looked at David and held his hand. Tovan looked about and finished his soup and bread. He stood and disposed of his dishes and bowls. P'tain and David cleared their side of the table as well but sat back down and began talking. Tovan listened to their conversation but understood none of it. He knew he was to find something else to do.::

 

:: Tovan walked to his room and sat down, clearing his mind and storing the information he received during dinner. 6 months, he thought. 6 months worth of information in his head was filled what about the other 114 months? He was missing out in things. Many changes he did not know. New family members, he thought and pondered upon it. How many new family members could he have now? He wasn't sure. But he was determined to find out.::

 

:: Tovan stood, looking at the picture of his brother, sitting neatly in a metallic frame on his shelf. The starfleet engineering stared back at Tovan, he nodded to the image as if a part of his brother was living through vicariously through Tovan. He nodded once more and sat down on his bed, opened his book and started his reading for the day.::

 

:: Now a cool breeze swepted through the room's window, the sound of shuttle crafts taking off and landing filled the night. And the cry of birds quiet down as each minute passed. Tovan treasured these moments along with the memories of his brother and sister. Knowing he one day may never come back.::

 

(Earth Turns at Ludicrous speeds)

Edited April 17, 2004 by Tovan