The Vulcan’s eyes opened as the chronometer announced that it was 0600. Today was the day that he officially took over as Chief Science Officer aboard the USS Endeavor. He did not feel any different today than he had any other day. He showered, shaved, and put his uniform on just like any other day. But there was a difference. He affixed the pips of a Lieutenant Junior Grade to his uniform instead of the basic pip of the cadet. As he put the pips on his collar, he glanced to his right where he saw the box that Vheris had given him the day before at the graduation ceremony. He gently turned it as he arched an eyebrow. As a Vulcan, he did not completely understand the sentimentality that came with events like promotions, anniversarys, birthdays and the like, but he accepted that it was a part of most cultures. Even Vulcans had their fair share of traditions, like the Pon Farr, the teachings of Surak, and the IDIC totem. He found himself wondering what could be in the box.

As he turned the box, he carefully opened the lid, to reveal the contents inside…

Lt. jg. Kanto, CSO