Then he headed back to his cabin to learn more about the customs that today brought him He wanted to know more as the computer brought all relevant information on the celebrations and customs into the light for him and he felt he was out of place than ever. “An ugly sweater??” he spoke up a moment and fell silent as the computer clarified as he let out a giggle. “Silly!” He spoke to himself feeling a bit better about the idea of the celebration. It gave him a good feeling which melted the bad ones he was feeling earlier. He was wondering if it was too late to decorate and get more festive. “Computer I need these items replicated for decorating my cabin.” As he gave the computer a list of what he needed as the computer complied what could be made at his location was delivered from the replicator and the others were brought by a few new cadets. As the tree was brought in a big potted bucket and nice Aspen fir tree came in on a gravsled and was set up where trax wanted it.

“Thank you gentleman.” as he watched them leave and the doors closed. As he started to place the lights on the tree then the garland and tinsel and baubles candy canes and other decorations along with a fake fireplace for a feeling of home and hearth. By the time he was finished. He had an amazing looking tree and decorations around the main living space of his quarters. The fireplace was decorated with garland and three stockings. He took a seat and ordered an eggnog shake from the replicator. He took it from the replicator and took his seat at the dining table and took in his handiwork before taking a good sip of his drink.

“Computer Light the Christmas tree and play some seasonal Christmas music from all genres.” Trax asked the computer as he sat on the couch mesmerized by the Christmas tree and sipped on his egg nog shake as he Thought about the past year that brought him and what the new year might bring to him. As he could tell that the Ambassador and his Imzadi were still hard at work with the Governments trying to get things fixed. But he knew it was a difficult process as he knew his mother was the biggest thorn on Betazed at this time.

Lt Jg Trax Elbrun Suder - CMO