Ch 3 The river flows to the ocean

[Tori]

Tori watched the human mating ritual and shook her head. Humans were so indirect about these things, unlike cats. There was no need for small talk. Of course, a share of human DNA made felines somewhat monogamous, if not fiercely so. Still, there was no need for small talk, or even much of a date before the relationship moved on to another level. She let out a sigh and looked to the captain.

"Do you have billets for us? Do we hot bunk with your guys? Or are we setting up in the torpedo room for some sack drill, also, have you got any chow?"

[sasqaricious]

"As a farm is an interesting and integral part of any community. From an anthropological point of view I think it would be gascinating to observe. But not sure I would enjoy it. And that is ok, I know the story was probably not interesting to you although it is a fascinating tale about pre-ganglionic fibre discovery. But those were the good days before..." she trails off before changing the subject. "What else would you like to speak about?"

[Mierin]

Sam does her best to stay out of the sub crew's way while they head toward their destination. She glances over at Shep, mildly concerned given his claustrophobia but figures crowding him would do more harm than good as she listens to the conversations going on around her.

[Dome]

"You think I'm some country hick don't you," he asks not angry at all.

[sasqaricious]

"Well no, you are from the country, a farm like area that is a fact. I would not label you a hick at all as the term for that seems inappropriate. Labels like that are not something mattering to me. If you are to say that you have experienced less education then I have, then that too is a fact. But judging by everything that happened you did find your calling, and did the best you could so you should be proud of all you accomplished. Obviously you have a matter of skill and given more education there is no end to what you could have accomplished!" She states, does not seem to be talking down or anything.

[Dome]

"Why I do reckon that there was a compliment, Thank you Doctor," he says putting on a fake country twang.

He says, "In your studies, have you studied human societies? Including modern ones?"

[sasqaricious]

"I am afraid not really. My entire life was spent on the Lonestar complex. No wait I did do a tour with a group though the land of Texas. We were collecting soil samples for an experiment and I won that for doing really well on an exam. If I remember I was 16 and was one of the few times I was up in the day. I was so excited to be able to go out in the sun. It felt so nice instead of being inside or in the dark to be out in the sun. Even though considering the UV factor the risk for melanoma." She almost sounds reminiscent of this time.

[Dome]

"IT sounds like you really liked that. It sounds like you didn't really ever get to be a kid. I'm sorry about that," he says, concern in his voice and on his face.

[sasqaricious]

"There is nothing wrong with that. I mean thanks to my upbringing I have the means for many vocations including medicine, veterinarian, genetics and chemistry. I had plenty of time for fun activities including my classes, combat training, star watching and that type of fun. I also had access to the library to pretty much read any book I wished with the exception of the area that was trash according to Dr. Bradford. Of that section I was allowed to select one book a month unless it had to pertain to a special project for my education. Personally when I turned old enough I learned to sneak out the books I wanted. Lonestar has a huge Library of novels and books from the time before the coming of the rifts. My favourite is the books from this Author called Daniel Steele." She smile sheepishly!

[Dome]

Richardson returns her smile. Its nice to get a glimpse of whats beneath the hard surface. "Well, I am glad that you had some thing you enjoyed besides all that studying. What did Daniel Steele write about?"

[sasqaricious]

Autumn blushes slightly never even considering that he might actually ask about it. "It is a series of books with an antiquated idea on how males and females of the human species are to react. I mostly read it for the anthropological aspects of it though."

[Dome]

Richardson looks out over the crew of the sub, and the interior. He shudders for a second, then turns to look back at her. He smiles, "my mom told me about books like that." He puffs up his chest and tries to sound scholarly, "tell me, although you originally intended to do an anthropological study on the ideals proposed in the publication, did you find the premise intriguing? I am referring to the way the males and female humans interacted."

[sasqaricious]

Autumn really has to think now, as her enjoyment is on a different level. "Well it seems to be an ideal time where fantasies of the female seemed to tend towards a different set of idealogical beliefs. The underlining premise was really intriguing though. The vicar almost seemed like a force that the female protagonist allowed to happen. Either way it was a wonderful portrayal of fantasies held by females of yore."

[Dome]

"Females of yore? Your implying women today don't feel the same way, on some level. Now I'm not a women, but I'd wager, on some level women today have similar feelings."

[sasqaricious]

"I am not denying that the feelings are the same, but in the civilized lands of the CS, I do not think females like to be thought of as home maker. Although I could see the pursuit of a male heading to make a living for a spouse quite appealing solely for the fact it would allow unlimited time to research among other things. But as staying at home just to please the male seems entirely unappealing. Mind you if the situation was reversed I may be more keen on the situation. I know I would love a dinner waiting for me at home! Especially since I have never needed a skill to cook!"