fifth translation // voice

[lt_linguist]

[The journal starts recording, and Uhura is singing again. But this time, it's not an accident.

Some Luceti residents may vaguely recognize the style she's affecting.]

Happy birthday to you,
happy birthday to you,
happy birthday Captain Kirk,
happy birthday to you.

Comments

[voice]

[canyonsiniowa]

[ KHA-wait-NEEEEEEEEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. WHY. He's not angry, more like OH GOD WHAT. ]

Did you have to broadcast it all over the damn journals?

[voice]

[lt_linguist]

I'm sorry Sir, did you want that information kept private? It's right there in your personnel file, after all...

[This is her best "I'm so innocent!" voice, Captain.]

[voice]

[canyonsiniowa]

[ Grooooaaan. ]

Do you want me to go around saying your birthday?

[voice]

[lt_linguist]

[WHAT IS THAT FACE, CAPTAIN? WOULD IT KILL YOU TO SMILE?]

If it would make you happy, you're welcome to.

[count_gardios]

Ah ha! Happy birthday, Captain.

[lt_linguist]

I'm sure he'll be thankful for the well-wishes, once he gets over the embarrassment.

[slaying]

[No words, just some very amused--but muted--snickering.]

[lt_linguist]

It's not... too much, is it?

[slaying]

Just the right amount of much, I think. After all, how else is a bed-banished girl gonna get her entertainment?

[lt_linguist]

How indeed? I'll be sure to let the Captain know that you approve.

[emerald_archive]

I'll have to tell him happy birthday if I see him!

[lt_linguist]

I'm sure he'll love that.