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[captain_jtkirk]

When I was a kid and we had Thanksgiving all of six times, we went around the table and said what we were thankful for that year.

So Barge, what are you thankful for?

[Private to Prefect]

Should I be concerned about you?

[Private to Shego]

I'm leaving you with ten percent of your powers.

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[with_discipline]

Thanksgiving?

[captain_jtkirk]

It's a holiday on Earth. Actually, just the United States cares to give thanks.

[with_discipline]

Is there a reason for it?

[captain_jtkirk]

Because we stole corn from Native Americans?

[tadwizard]

I'm Canadian, I already had Thanksgiving.

But to answer your question, vampires.

[captain_jtkirk]

That is an interesting choice, Tony.

[tadwizard]

Vampires have done a lot for me back home. And on the Barge, I've been killed by aliens, humans, zombies, and many, many other things, but I have never been killed by a vampire.

And they're hot.

[captain_jtkirk]

That's actually impressive considering how many vampires have come through here.

[empirical_data]

This may seem unusual, but I am thankful for my inmate. Despite his prejudices and short-comings, I appreciate that knowing someone having my acquaintanceship has done them some good and being able to observe his progress.

And I am thankful for my friends.

[captain_jtkirk]

I don't think that's unusual at all. It's actually nice to hear that, Data.

[empirical_data]

Is there anything in particular you are thankful for? Outside of command of the Enterprise?

[captain_jtkirk]

I think I'm thankful for second chances, good friends, and miniskirts.

And also after reading some of T'Pol's replies

[willkissawookie]

And it's today?

oh shit we should find a children's book about Thanksgiving for you two

[captain_jtkirk]

Yep.

Private - I'm sure there's one somewhere.

[willkissawookie]

Should I join you in the festivities?

Private - brb going to library

[captain_jtkirk]

Yes, I think you should.

[dominie]

It's not a holiday that I ordinarily celebrate, but the sentiments I appreciate.

The TARDIS, and those I invite to stay within her. Liberation in all of its forms, and restraint to temper it. The family I left and the family I claimed.

And tea.

[captain_jtkirk]

This is why this holiday is good. Because people just being thankful makes me smile.

[dominie]

So, considering that you said you've only done this six times in your youth, then will this be your seventh?

[captain_jtkirk]

I was approximating. We stopped having family gatherings early on.