Posted by Captain Alexander Cochrane (Commanding Officer) in Captain’s Quarters - Dancing On Toes, Losing The Rhythm

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Faye Calloway (Counter-Intelligence Officer) in Captain’s Quarters - Dancing On Toes, Losing The Rhythm

Posted by Captain Alexander Cochrane (Commanding Officer) in Captain’s Quarters - Dancing On Toes, Losing The Rhythm

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Without missing a beat, he said “Vulcan Hibiscus. My mom’s favorite. And marigolds… my favorite.” He gave a final tug and the problem plant came free and none of the surroundings were any the worse for wear. “Done! I am a master gardener now, right?” and he laughed.

Alex

Faye laughed as well. “Sure. And there’ll be a nice spot for the hibiscus in that corner near you. The size should work out alright and with a bit of consistent pruning would work look really nice here. Marigolds are easy. They tuck into the small bare spots and we can start seeds in the greenhouse or sow them directly. Whichever you prefer.”

~Faye

“In for a penny, in for a pound. Let’s do the whole course. Greenhouse to start them, then.” He looked around the garden and said “You ever hear of the old Earth tradition, Day of the Dead? Not Halloween. This was a celebration in the Latin countries, I think. Anyway… do you know it?”

Alex

Faye shook her head. “No, I don’t think I’ve heard of it,” she said as she gestured with her head to the greenhouse. At least then she could get a basket for the pile of peppers in her shirt. Moving off, several dropped out and she muttered. “Help , please. We have escapees!”

~Faye