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[February 14, 2242]
Spock:
Will you be my Valentine, James?
Jimmy:
Of course, Spock!
Spock:
That is fortunate. I have already sent your gift.
Jimmy:
I sent you mine already, too.
What’cha get me?
Spock:
I believe the purpose of wrapping a gift is so that it will be a surprise to the receiver, so I shall refrain from answering. You will find out in time.
Jimmy:
But Spock, that could be months from now.
Spock:
It will not be. I have made sure of that.
Jimmy:
How?
Spock:
You will see.
[February 18, 2242]
Jimmy:
You had your father hand me your gift.
The Ambassador.
Your father .
Spock:
He had mentioned that he would stay briefly on the Farragut during the conference on Delta Y. It seemed the most practical option.
Did you like your gift?
Jimmy:
Oh, yeah, though— where did an eleven year-old get his hands on Romulan Ale?
Also, you realize that technically I’m too young to drink.
By a lot.
Spock:
Turnabout is fair play, according to Mother. I trust you shall keep it well hidden.
Jimmy:
Oh boy yes I will.
You’re my favorite.
Spock:
Indeed.
[March 22, 2242]
Spock:
Happy Birthday, James.
Jimmy:
Thanks, Spock.
I got your present last week.
I hope you don’t mind but I opened it earlier.
Spock:
I expected you would.
Jimmy:
Where did you find print copies of Game of Thrones? I thought they were all destroyed when Martin killed off
Wait, have you read them yet?
Spock:
I have not.
Jimmy:
Then I won’t give anything away.
This is the best gift anyone’s ever given me.
A Dream of Spring is in mint condition.
I still have shivers thinking about the ending.
And you found it in print .
Spock:
My mother has some interesting contacts.
She wishes you the best as well.
Jimmy:
Hi, Lady Amanda!
Spock:
James, she is not here.
Jimmy:
I know.
Send her my love, okay?
Spock:
As you wish.
Jimmy:
Maybe ‘you’re my favorite’ can be our ‘as you wish’.
Spock:
Your need to form mixed media references is quite distracting, James.
Jimmy:
Spock?
Spock:
Yes?
Jimmy:
You’re my favorite.
Spock:
Yes, James.
[October 31, 2242]
Jimmy:
[HoloFile attached: tim.burton.the.nightmare.before.christmas.1993.holovid]
[HoloFile attached: tim.burton.the.corpse.bride.2005.holovid]
[HoloFile attached: addams.family.1991.holovid]
[HoloFile attached: addams.family.values.1993.holovid]
[HoloFile attached: hocus.pocus.1993.holovid]
A little different from last year, but I think you’ll like these better.
They’re seasonal family movies.
Not scary at all, promise.
Spock:
I was not afraid. The Cenobites are disturbing to many viewers.
Jimmy:
Sure, Spock.
Listen to the songs.
They’re fun.
Spock:
Happy Halloween, James.
Jimmy:
Yeah.
Eat a piece of chocolate for me, would you?
Spock:
I will consider it.
[August 9, 2243]
Jimmy:
I just spent the last four hours angrier than I have ever been in my life.
Wanna explain why?
Spock:
Several of my classmates believe me inferior due to my Human blood. While their comments towards my half-Vulcan status do not affect me, the comments directed at my mother were… unfortunate.
It will not happen again.
Jimmy:
Crud, Spock, what did you do to them?
Spock:
I beat them until they bled.
Jimmy:
Oh, well, if that’s all.
Good job sticking up for your Mom, Spock.
Spock:
I am ashamed by my behavior.
Jimmy:
Don’t be.
Those kids were being butts.
And your Mom’s the best.
They deserve every hit you gave them.
Spock:
I find that I do not disagree.
[June 12, 2244]
Spock:
James, your excitement is catching. My classmates have noticed something unusual.
Jimmy:
Sorry to mess with your zen, Spock.
I have some awesome news, though.
Spock:
Yes?
Jimmy:
We’re taking shore leave on Vulcan in a month.
Can I come visit?
Spock:
Of course.
I will speak to my parents on the matter.
Jimmy:
Spock, this is gonna be great!
We’re gonna hang on Vulcan, maybe see the sights.
Kick your butt at kal toh.
You know, the usual.
Spock:
I am uncertain if it is healthy for me to allow you to cling to your delusions.
I will see you in a month.