Have u ever fallen out of a tree?

Nope, I couldn't even climb it.

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What song can you absolutely NOT stand?

Ghost Love Score.

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Do u love pie? =P

I prefer cake, brownies, and cookies, but yes...

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Have you ever visited any other country?

I wish!

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Which one of ur friends are u most like?

That is a great question. I'd prob. have to say Sister Penny.

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How many kids do u think u’ll have?

Several.

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"If u had to write a children’s story book, what would it be about?"

Three abnormal kids befriend each other, and surreptitiously kick the posteriors of those who think they're freaks.

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Do u believe in unicorns? ;)

maybe in an alternate universe.

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Have u ever made a friendship bracelet for someone?

No, but I have emotionally bound myself to others using much stronger methods than a friendship bracelet ever could have hoped.

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The Sorting Hat and Those who Trek

AN: I just read a story in which Beverly Crusher was sorted into Hufflepuff. That just didn't fly. So, I made this.

I don't own HP or ST TNG. Wish I did own TNG. 'Nuff Said.

Once upon a time, the bridge crew of the Enterprise and others were turned into eleven year olds under a very strange circumstance. It was in a highly unusual energy flux. Everything was malfunctioning except Sick Bay. Suddenly, Dr. Selar felt a strong influx of emotions. It wasn't unique to her. Everywhere on the Enterprise, strange things were happening. Suddenly, the ship lurched into the disruption. It was a quantum energy flux.

They appeared on a Planet, inside it's atmosphere. It was very strange, as several newly young Vulcans noted audibly. It was decided that the doctors would run tests on everyone, then Captain Picard would go and speak to whomever was in charge.

The tests got in; everyone had access to all of their adult memories with almost the same degree of recall, and only their forebrains, and thus, their maturity, had had major regression.

"And so, we should try to get all systems back online as soon as possible, with a priority on Mr. Data. He is the only non-reduced person here, and he is a valued crew member."

Naturally, their attempts to bring them back online failed. The area they were in was magical, and thwarted their energies. Well, unless you're counting the telepathic abilities of some non human crew members. That worked just fine.

So, Captain Picard crawled out of a narrow Jeffries' tube opening to have a look at where they were.

It was... Beautiful. This castle, the lake, all of it was somehow magical!

Captain Picard suddenly heard a loud "Halloo," from across the field. A greatly sized man was walking toward him at a nice trot.

"Huh, hu..." the giant of a man panted after reaching him. "Professor Dumbledore, that's the Headmaster, would like to see you up at the castle, young master."

"Ah," Captain Picard pronounced. "I take it this is some some of private boarding school?"

"Yeh, it is," said Hagrid. "It's one of the best schools for magic there is."

What? You thought Picard was going to react strongly? He's used to telepaths in his everyday life. He's been called a Borg. He has made First Contact with over a dozen alien races.

"I'm sure it looks just as beautiful inside as it does outside," said the Captain.

They finally got to meet the Professor. After Picard explained the fix of every Enterprise crew member, he received an explanation and a suggestion.

"Our magic has shorted everything out, including your Mr. Data.Why do you not take the time to re-age and learn our magics? From what my sensors indicate, every awake person on the ship should be able to at least learn a simple levitation charm," said Dumbledore, eyes twinkling.

"But what about Mr. Data?"

"I'll get some specialists to see if they can get him to run on magic."

It was made so.

It was decided, that since the crew of the Enterprise totalled over 1,000,  they would all be sorted early. Also, the dorms had to have spaciousness charms placed on them. The year was1991.

"Barclay, Reginald," Professor McGonagall called. The poor eleven year old Reg was half nervous, half exited!

"Hmm. You have an intense desire to learn, but at times, loyalty and sheer hard work have been the only things that have kept you in Starfleet. You are a very mixed bag of tricks... Better be.... RAVENCLAW!

"Crusher, Beverly!"

"Hmm... Definitely not a bad mind, obviously Doctor. But that isn't your defining quality, I see. Intense loyalty to patients, hmm, able to think on the fly, very brave... where do you want to go? Better be... Gryffindor!"

"Crusher, Jay!"

"Great loyalty I sense in you, but also a thirst for knowledge. You really would be better off a Raven. Oh, alright! BETTER BE HUFFLEPUFF!"

"Crusher, Wesley!"

"Hmm, you're the spitting mental image of your mother. Able to take risks, though not as loyal, there's a great thirst for knowledge, but also great ambition. Alright, better be... RAVENCLAW!"

"Mr. Data!"

It got to a millimetre of his head before screeching "RAVENCLAW!"

"Ms. Guinan!"

Amazingly, Guinan didn't even let the hat get close. "HUFFLEPUFF!"

"Mr. Hugh!"

This time, the Sorting Hat made it down to the cyborg's head, though it was twitching from all the synapses firing.

"Of course, being a Borg, you have a great intellect. However, I sense an even greater heart. You have an incredible work ethic and a loyal heart. Only one place for you, HUFFLEPUFF!"

"LaForge, Geordi!"

"Hmm, very loyal, not a bad mind either. You wish to be loyal to your friend? Very well. RAVENCLAW!"

"Picard, Cathal!"

"I see intense loyalty, bravery, ambition, and desire for knowledge. However, the latter is bound up in the loyalty. You desire to know as much about those you love as is possible and decent, which is loyal, brave, and ambitious. Where to... Ah, HUFFLEPUFF!"

"Picard, Jean Luc!"

"So, this is the infamous Captain. You have survived many trials, and can make very tough decisions under pressure. I see this Picard Manoeuvre; it takes guts and technical skill. You are extremely bright, but are not necessarily  driven to pursue knowledge... Intense ambition, bravery of a true lion, and an incredible loyalty... Alright, well, if you insist, BETTER BE GRYFFINDOR!"

"Riker, Barash!"

"Hmm, non definitive but strong mental skills. You have a relatively strong version of that bravery that almost every child possesses, but your definitive qualities are... HUFFLEPUFF!"

"Riker, William!"

"I know just where you belong, you bluff master. GRYFFINDOR!"

"Ro, Laren!"

"Intense loyalty to your people and Captain Picard I sense... BETTER BE HUFFLEPUFF!"

"Troi, Deanna!

"You have bravery but you had to train yourself to be brave. You are extremely intelligent, but not thirsty for more knowledge. You are best suited to... HUFFLEPUFF!"

"Mr. Worf!

Once again, the hat came within a whisper of his head before it screamed,"GRYFFINDOR!"

And so was the Crew of the Enterprise D Sorted.

If you were pregnant, but the doctor said your child would be born with some kind of disease or sumthing bad, would you have an abortion or keep it no matter what?

Let's face it: I would LIKE my child to be born different. I am strongly pro-life and want to be a mother. Discovering my child to be would have something like Autism would make me happy, if concerned I wouldn't be able to raise him/her right. They would get my Autism genes anyway.

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"Ha Tikva" or "The Hope"

Every time I listen to "Ha Tikva", or, "The Hope", I seem to feel this compelling urge to stand up and put my hand over my heart. I am a grafted Bat Avraham, and I feel like it!

What’s yer fav comic?

Definitely The Dreamland Chronicles.

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"If u knew ur friend was going to make a REALLY bad decision, would u try to stop them?"

In a heartbeat.

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Do you have any brothers or sisters?

in my heart. I love my closest friends as family.

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Do u believe in soul mates?

yes.

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The Significance of the new Signature

So, what do you think of my new signature?

It kinda spoke to me when I read it.

""Once down the dark path you start, forever will it dominate your destiny. Made his choices your father has. Live with the consequences he must."

"So it's impossible for him to change?

"Not impossible, but difficult. And always marked by the dark side will he be. Consumed him it has, and feel his effects forever he will."

"But hope for him there remains... so long as hope for him you do."" -- Walk Like Men, the story of how Luke Skywalker is raised to adulthood by Sand walkers.

Yeah, you know what I'm thinking about what this means for me don't you?

Oh, NO! I'm Darth Vader!

It's not that bad.

Let me translate it for you.

I mean, negative-has-become-good, I've derived a purpose from my worst secret.. Yes, it is dominating where I'm going. I .. just.. intensely desire to help all those people that I'm connected to now. This has changed my life, in a not wholly bad way. However, I miss my best friend. That's just one of the consequences... The others are all in my head, lols.

It wasn't impossible for me to change, and it wasn't impossible for him to change. I was nearly seduced to the dark side. But I got off that path, and it was tough. I'll always have the scars, because I was consumed. I'll feel the effects for the rest of my life! That's not all bad, that's not all good. But... as long as I know there are people believing in me... That helps more than y'all know. I love humanity.

What is my Patronus?

Your result for The What is Your Patronus Test...

Phoenix

35% Impulse,  94% Compassion,  97% Loyalty and  41% Ignorance!

Congratulations, you've scored the phoenix!





Good for you! If more people were like you, the world may be a better place.





"The phoenix has hope, can wing her way through the desert skies and still defy fortune's spite, revive from ashes and arise."











More calculating than impulsive: You usually consider all options before making a decision, thinking the consequences through before acting on your gut feeling.








More compassionate than apathetic: You wish no harm to others, and feel sorry for those who are in bad situations. You feel no one deserves to suffer, even if they’ve made some mistakes.  We’re all human and we should all strive to help each other.








More loyal than self-serving: You honor your allegiances and friendships, even when the consequences for doing so may be difficult to face. You keep your word and stay true to your friendships, relationships, and yourself.





More knowledge-seeking than ignorant: You love learning. You love learning for work, you love learning for fun; learning is just another hobby to you.  You probably feel a day gone by where you didn’t learn anything is, if not impossible, a total waste of a day.

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What’s the worst emotional pain you’ve ever experienced?

Losing my best friend because of a -- an emotional issue.

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Big Crunch or Endless Expansion: What is your theory on the fate of the universe?

Well, I believe that something outside of our universe will be able to affect that. So, we can't really know how it will end. However, hypothetically, I believe that there is a Heaven outside of our universe. That's an interesting prospect.

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Do you believe in ghosts?

Ghosts? Ghosts. Spirits. I've been tempted by a spirit of Yuri. I've delightedly celebrated the presence of God's Spirit. So, yeah.

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Who do u want to marry right now?

That's a serious question, baka! Well, I have this crush on this awesomely geeky Pentecostal economist boy. He knows his Star Wars, and his Star Trek! And he's Pentecostal!!!

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Do u think u ever broke neone’s heart?

Yeah, my own.

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Who’s yer favorite TV doctor?

Dr. Beverly Crusher! Maaaan, she's a rockin' character. Look up the Star Trek TNG conspiracy episode.

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Do you think nurses are sexy?

No, but I love scrubs. I think they're cute.

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What Top 10 List are you most qualified to compile?

Top ten most beautifully spirited characters in the fandoms I'm a part of.

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Do u think you're cute?

Sometimes. I have a fairly good sense of self worth.

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Is there anything ur really looking forward to right now?

Yes. I'm looking forward to feeling that loving, redemptive feeling that comes with me living my life!!! And being loved and accepted despite myself. At Christmas, this feeling is extremely potent.

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Very Old Essay

I did this a long long time ago, back when I had a lot more certainty that I could receive an autism diagnosis. Now, times have changed, and I'm not so certain it wasn't brain damage. I still present like a mildly Autistic individual, but empathy and lack of social control has bound me to a movement that is still very personal to me, whether or not I'm diagnosable. In short, right now, I just don't know if I qualify as Autistic. But my doctor did say it. Sometimes, I'm just too social to be certain.

Looking back, I've always been a little different. That oversensitive kid, crying over... what? We didn't know. Well, I didn't know. My parents most likely thought I was a normal kid who didn't know any other way to say what I wanted.. I told my aunt I was afraid of the Corps. I didn't realize that if a bunch of Pentecostal Party goers were having a good time in the Corps' building, we probably had permission. "Oh, I knew that," I said, perhaps realizing I'd had a basis for the understanding that imparted me. I guess I was blessed....

When we got to my preteen years, I had some distractive issues. I was definite I had ADD. "I'm Absentminded," I told my parents. "Like the Absentminded Professor." That finally ended when another episode happened in front of Church's one day. My Mom said she'd spank me if I said that again. I decided to distract myself in more creative ways.

My best friends, and the ADD that wasn't diagnosed until January, helped me to survive living with with NT mentally disruptive Parents. Best friends were not around all the time, but they counted for a bit more regularity concentration than did my parents. Friends, I could "memorize." Friends, I could anticipate. One friend at a time, would not drive me up the wall. These were the steady ones. The ones' whose expectations I could live up to, so that their reactions to me wouldn't change.

We moved. I loved the place I was from, so I decided to count on being back within a year. That was foolish of me.I came back two years later. The routine was broken. The place that I had set my hopes on, my old church, had been reduced by illness and more leaving. It was great, but it was not enough. I had not enough power to deal with it. I needed a routine...

Shortly before then, my mom needed to go in the hospital. She had been in there forty days. I was no longer capable of being homeschooled. As a result, I was tested. I tested out as follows. My math comprehension was at a grade level of 9.8. The application thereof was at grade point 11.2. And my English comprehension was through the roof at the Freshman College level. After that Christmas, and the subsequent graduation, it was easy to make my own routine...

Then, back September before last, my head got on a swift-way-mentally-traumatizing-track to being messed up. I lost a lot of things. My communication. My anticipatory skills. My understanding. I *have been loathing* surprises, since long before then unless I'm anticipating them. So my doc said I have a mild case of Asperger's. Some other kid (Art Shrival) from my history has something related. I came out Aspie in support of the kid. I do hope we can repair our relationship! I'm going to fight for the ones I care about! And anyhow, I'm trying to get my brain into the very best shape that it can possibly be in.

You know what kind of an attitude I have been having? At first I was reactionary. I don't want to be bound to this one or two things for all time..

I don't mind at all having a label; It's just that I. Don't. Really. Have. Enough! I've always sort of fixated on be a uniquely different type of superpower, who fought for different types that were really better and different than the norm, yet without a heard voice. I didn't want to be able to fit under only two stereotypes. Then, my Academic Seminar teacher retaught me quite a bit, I felt a good bit more confident, and then I found out about a guy I used to "hound" back in Dallas. That protective, troublesome instinct rose in me again: Pro-tect! Now, why was I obsessed with that?

So, I've come out. I have a mild case of Asperger's, and I am not going to let neurotypical negativity absolutely rule me. I honestly wonder, though. After I relearn most of what I've lost, what is my identity going to be? Nah. I predict, that even if I do regain, I'll find my way back to the more important things. :)

survey thingummy

Who knows more about you than anyone else? Sisters Penny and Julie.

Have you ever had to spend the night at a hospital? yes

Are you currently trying to get over someone? Yup....

Have you ever dated someone with longer hair than yours? NO!

Have you ever bought clothing online? I wish!

Have you ever worn flipflops in the snow? Nope. I might wear sandals if my parents let me, though.

Do you wear Roxy, Billabong, or Volcom? I hardly even know what those are.

How old were you when you met your first love? I was sitting on my Daddy's knee, in all likelihood.

Are you big on partying? not at all.

Are you taller than the last person you kissed? no

Do you currently have feelings for anybody? yeah, I'm not a Vulcan.

Anything happen to you within the past month that made you really happy? Yes...

Why aren’t you texting the last person you kissed? I don't text.

What is the last non-alcoholic beverage you had? Caffeine free diet coke

If someone liked you, would you want them to tell you? NATCH!

Do you think relationships are even worth it? Definitely.

Was your last kiss a mistake? hopefully not.

How do you feel about the last person you kissed? Complicated

Is there anyone that text messages you and you smile instantly? Email.

The last person you kissed on the lips said that they really liked you, would you believe them? I've been lip kissed by ... some female canines.

Can a boy and girl be friends without having feelings for each other? Yeah, if they're Vulcan. Um, without Eros? Obviously.

Ever given your all to someone who walked away? Yeah, definitely my all.

Last person you kissed, have you cried in front of them? yup.

Do you think you can last in a relationship for six months? yes

Will you ever hug the last person you hugged again? Yeah, hopefully.

Honestly, how is your heart lately? it's wellish enough. Stable.

Will you be in a relationship next month? I really don't know.

Would you introduce the last person you kissed to your parents? They ARE my parents.

Do you think someone is thinking about you right now? possibly...

Is there someone you’d like to hang out with and just talk with? And understand? Laura. I'd love to.

Have you ever wanted someone so bad, and then they completely stopped talking to you? definitely. but not so much in the sense of Eros.

Does anyone have feelings for you right now? not that i know of.. I really don't think so.

Is there anyone your trying to get over? you better believe it..

Would you care if you saw the person you like, kissing someone else? A lot.

Do you follow your head or your heart? Mostly my heart, but my head is powerful when it comes into play.

Are you happy? Somewhat...

Do you believe in the saying "what goes around comes around? Definitely.

This summer, did you have a "thing" with someone? not at all. I got rid of him before summer, I think.

Do you believe that love lasts forever? Indeed. Do you believe in Heaven?

Are you an official couple with the last person who kissed you? Nevaaaaa!

Are you happier now or three months ago? right now, thank Heaven!

Are you going to get hurt by a girl/guy any time soon? yes.

What color are your eyes? greenish hazel

Is there anything in your room that reminds you of past memories? my best friend's card

When's the last time you cried yourself to sleep? Long, long ago....

If you are up after 3 am, what are you most likely doing? playing

Has the last person you kissed ever cried to you? nope.

Whose hoodie or jacket did you wear last that wasn't yours? My dad's.

How many times have you gotten into a argument with the last person you kissed? too many to count...

Becoming Civilized: the Old, Old Stories

Suzaku Williams

English 205 TR 12:30

September 27, 2010

In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the earth. If you’re an ancient Iraqi fore-parent, it may have been multiple divinities. Anyhow, somewhere along the line, we pop out. Then, we live happily ever after with variant mileage, serving the deity or deities of choice, right? Apparently, this isn’t so. There are alternate modes to civilization, both of which I have discovered to be decidedly feminine.

In the Epic of Gilgamesh, Enkidu is tamed by four things which are associated with civilization: sex, food, alcohol and clothing. The Bible has God, or Adonai, giving Adam and Eve clothing before kicking them out of the house for eating the wrong thing. Clothes are associated with fashion which is generally seen as a feminine like. The kitchen, food and sup related stuff is also decidedly feminine. Hasn’t your mom ever told you to eat your dinner like a civilized person, or made supper less bed a punishment? Well, now you know why! Eating food in a civilized manner has been a core part of civilization since, well, Adam and Eve!

There is one last point I’d like to make. In both cases, civilization is dependant on immorality, at least, immorality from the Judeo-Christian standpoint. Enkidu has sex with Shamhat, whose daylights he winds up cursing out. Adam and Eve disobey Adonai, their parent figure, and eat the poisonous fruit that gives them carnal knowledge. Unfortunately, immorality, and the beginning thereof, is associated with womanhood as well as civilization. Doubtlessly, this is due to Eve’s role in the Bible. Thankfully, this attitude of blaming women has gone out with increased civilization. We are also notably responsible for the existence of the male aspect of humanity as well as civilization. I hope this substantiates the female link to civilization in both stories.

Concerning Queen Mab and my Teacher's Apparent Opinions

My Am Lit teacher is an Atheist. He believes and teaches some stuff I don't necessarily like. I'm going to attempt to refute what he's said and might say.

Today in class, we discussed a a Shelley poem called, "Queen Mab." In the notes of said poem, Shelley writes about God being just as loathsome as worshipful because He created evil as well as good. I'm aware that I did not phrase it exactly, but that's basically what my teacher said he said.

Okay: Now, I'm gonna tell y'all a secret. I've faced temptation related damage. God created my brain the way it is. God allowed me to love my friends in a certain way. God allowed me to be tortured by the devil with them. Do I think God is the evil and messed up one? No!

After this begun, I really didn't like myself at all. I did some things that helped mess up my short term memory, focus, and inhibitions. It would seem that if anyone had reason to hate God, it would be yours truly. I mean, God really messed my life up, didn't He?

Nope. Nada. You get the picture! Let's fast forward. I still have some cognitive issues, but God has granted me a speedy recovery! I didn't think I'd EVER get over it, or at least, not quickly! Oh, when one sinks down as low as they think they can in real life limbo, they think there's nowhere to go but up! The product of that mindset is who I am, to an extent! I think that anything is possible through God! My change has been multi directional! I have gained much, much more than I've lost! My joy (and thus my worship) has gained from it!

God knows that without the bad, including the truly sickening and messed up, we would not appreciate the good as much. We would be bored to death! This is why I love and worship God! As it is, so let it be!

What is Love

What is love?

Love is WORK.

Love means remaining loyal no matter the cost.

Love is the gift of energy, which is understanding.

Love is the willingness to fight for a person, to the point of death.

Love means understanding. That means, no assuming something negative about the friend or relationship, no matter WHAT it looks like, and always be willing to forgive. Look for ways to see if YOU'VE been in a similar situation. ALWAYS ask if you'd do the same thing.

Love is reciprocation.

Yes, the best forms of love have that little "click and knowing" you've all mentioned mefore me.

I Heard The Bells--Steven Curtis Chapman

Christmas with the Cranky Captain

I don't own Star Trek TNG; it is owned by Paramount.

So, the Gang was all at the End of Year- Christmassy type party in Ten Forward; Guinan, the Picards, the Crushers, Geordi, Data, Mr. Worf, Dr. Selar, and when I said everybody, I meant it. Well, Ro wasn't there, she shows up a season later.

Well, everybody's being social, happy people, well, except for Mr. Worf, who is being slightly less social, but just as happy. Cathal was hanging off Jay, who is still a cute kid despite her Borg implants. Hugh was following Jay and Cathal around, and being nearly as cute as Jay. They were all hanging out with Ensign Persy.

The tapping of a glass caught everyone's attention, eventually, and Cathal had a miniature flap out from auditory issues. Her father spoke.

"We all would like to thank every one you for coming to our Christmas day celebration. It has been a trying year, and if anyone deserves a time of relaxation, we do. However, I see we have food and gifts, respectively, so tuck in, and then we will open our presents."

The meal was excellent. Cathal was having a fried turkey wing with a side of hasperat. The spicy Bajoran dish scalded her tongue in a state of delightful bliss. One, two tears slipped from her widely opened eyes! This was delicious!

"Sure you don't want some of my hasperat? It's awesome," Cathal said to Jay.

"No thanks. I'd probably wind up using up all my iced raktajino on even a little bit."

"May I try some of your hasperat, please," Hugh requested.

"Sure!"

"I do not know why everyone complains of the spice; it is not so bad," Hugh coolly remarked.

"Wow, he didn't even cry once!"

"I do not understand this phenomenon of crying. Is it an adaptive behaviour?"

"Yup," Cathal said. "People use it to adjust themselves to a negative reality."

After the food had been removed, it was time to open gifts. Captain Picard got a kitten from Mr. Data, a type of Bat'leth from Mr. Worf, and a copy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's full Sherlock Holmes works from Dr. Crusher, among other things. He received many declarations of support; if he needed to talk, they'd be there for him. However, the most surprising of gifts came from his own family.

After the official gift giving was over, Jay was still hanging out with Cathal. Hugh wasn't far behind, and Geordi was trailing all of them. Our favourite Captain was feeling jumpy with all the people under and above age fifteen, and decided to break the silence.

"Hugh," he started to ask. "Why do you always hang out with Cathal, but angle your attention towards me when you think I'm not looking?"

Hugh looked away. Cathal hugged him.

"He's always afraid of your rejection, Papa. He knows that you have the power over parts of his quality of life here."

They had stopped in the hallway, now.

"I sense something else, underneath it."

Hugh was actually calm, having adapted to the situation once he figured out what Cathal was up to.

"He's curious; he's always curious, especially about people with hidden emotional depth. He seeks an emotional tie with you, but understands you probably wouldn't want this."

It was true. His' emotions HAD deepened because of his experience with the Borg earlier that year.. but in the deepening, he had been sorely wounded. Could he do, or permit to have done, what would tie them both? His' own child could, and had, but he wasn't so sure of himself.

"I will leave, now, if you wish it, Captain," said Hugh, in his' highly formal, slightly stilted way of speaking.

"No. Cathal, can you do a bridging of the minds technique on us?"

"Yes, actually," the half Vulcan child said, pleased that her manipulations had paid off. She knew that both her Papa and the boy she rather liked would feel pain, but she also knew that through her own earlier life, they would gain emotional strength.

They took the plunge.

Amazingly, it ended well. The three group hugged, and Cathal frowningly held her lower face, pointer finger on her central brow ridge. She managed a weak grin.

"Glad to see you've developed that understanding; now I've a bad headache."

She and Jay went ahead into her's and the Captain's quarters', where they both fell asleep.

"I guess I shall leave you to your family, Captain," Hugh said, smilingly as Geordi finally decided to catch up.

"Actually," Captain Picard said smilingly, in the direction of the two he had come to love as his own, "You're welcome any time. My family seems to grow by the month!"