Title: The Proposal
Author: Ruth White
Fandom: TOS
Characters: Sarek/Amanda & T’Pau
Rating: Gen
Disclaimer: Characters are only borrowed from Paramount et al.
"Thou art determined on this course then, Sarek?" T’Pau enquired, her
heavily accented Standard echoed oddly in the Council chamber.
Sarek raised an eyebrow. The chamber was empty of all but T'Pau. Now did that
signify disapproval or simply an unwillingness to be further involved in what
was ordinarily a private matter?
"I am," Sarek stated calmly, ignoring the ripple of surprise behind
him.
"Then the Council accedes to your request." T’Pau bowed her head
slightly.
Marriage was one of the hidden dangers of diversity a clan leader was wise to
acknowledge. Opposition, history recorded, all too often led to disaster. Not
that Vulcan was the same any more. No clan would go to war at the idea of a
Vulcan marrying a human. With the Council's approval of the match, there was no
danger of Sarek himself being cast out from his House either. T'Pau sighed
inwardly; she was uncertain just what Sarek's choice would mean for Vulcan as a
whole. Change, however, was inevitable if a society was to thrive.
"Is that a yes?" Amanda whispered to Sarek. He nodded gravely in
reply. She gave a whoop of delight and hugged him.
"Amanda, we are not alone," Sarek said softly, reminding her they had
an audience. It was too quiet for a human ear to hear, unless they happened to
be right next to him. T'Pau however heard it clearly.
Amanda's countenance became somewhat redder, but then she schooled her
expression to a more acceptable one for a Vulcan. T'Pau's eyebrow rose in
approval. If Sarek could teach her to be a little more restrained, at least in
public, there was a possibility that Amanda could become accepted on Vulcan.