[ It was fairly rare to find the mess empty. Between the size of the ship and the various shifts, there were usually crowds in the mess off and on throughout the day, with the occasional spike and fall in population, usually around times that corresponded to typical eating times on Earth.
But that day found the place nearly empty, only a few people taking up corner tables. Not surprising, because it was the day after a most illogical Terran holiday and there had been a party the night before. A good majority of the crew were sleeping off hangovers and headaches.
Spock eyed the leftover candy, collected in a bucket on the table, with an air of curiosity. Vulcan had nothing similar to chocolate, and he was tempted to try a piece. It would, after all, be logical to experience it for himself.
But just as he was reaching for a piece, he heard movement behind him, and quickly - guiltily - snatched his hand away. ]
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But that day found the place nearly empty, only a few people taking up corner tables. Not surprising, because it was the day after a most illogical Terran holiday and there had been a party the night before. A good majority of the crew were sleeping off hangovers and headaches.
Spock eyed the leftover candy, collected in a bucket on the table, with an air of curiosity. Vulcan had nothing similar to chocolate, and he was tempted to try a piece. It would, after all, be logical to experience it for himself.
But just as he was reaching for a piece, he heard movement behind him, and quickly - guiltily - snatched his hand away. ]