Title: Appreciation
Version: 1.0, posted 4/22/07 (originally posted to LiveJournal 11/10/06)
Rating: G
Disclaimer: Alas, not mine. (See full disclaimer on previous
page.)
Summary: Cally honors Avon's birthday in the Auron way.
A/N: Written as a birthday gift for Kathryn Andersen. Live long
and prosper!
Appreciation
by Mistral Amara
Avon was enjoying his solitary night watch when Cally entered the
flight deck.
"Avon."
"Yes?"
"On
Auron we have a tradition. On the anniversary of someone's birth, we
tell them what it is about them that we appreciate or admire."
"How--"
"Quaint?"
"Pointless."
"Nevertheless,
I wish to say that I have noticed that you are your own harshest
critic, that you do not give your word lightly, and that you are not a
flatterer.
"These are your idea of compliments?"
"Not at
all. If I wished to compliment you, I would mention your wit, and the
attractiveness of your eyes and smile. But I have no wish to flatter
you."
"I see."
"Happy birthday, Avon."
"Thank you. I'll try not to let your appreciation go to my head."
"That would be wise. Goodnight, Avon." Cally left the flight deck.
Avon waited until she was well away, then went over to Orac and
inserted the key. "What do you want now?" said Orac.
"A bit of research. Check the Auron Central Records; find out when
Cally was born. Let me know when you have it."
"Must you interrupt me for such trivia?"
"Trivia, Orac, is in the eye of the beholder."