Tumock sat in darkness meditating; only flickering candles provided a dim light. The past three weeks had been hard on the crew, many people had to work double shifts and were placed under much stress. Tumock fell into a state of relaxation where all his work and duties seemed unimportant. Then the door chime rang. Tumock's flickered his eyes slightly as he lost concentration, he looked at the door and called "come". The door slid opened and revealed Tyran Nige who sat down and quickly made himself at home.
"Aaaahhhh, that's better" he sighed "Humans sure know how to enjoy themselves"
Tumock got up to his feet and looked at the rather tired Tyran Nige. "Computer, Time," he called.
<The current time is 00:12>
Tumock then looked down towards Nige. "Have you been to the New Year's party in Ten Forward?"
"Yeah," he said, staring to pull himself into a more formal position. "I thought you were coming?"
"I have just worked a double shift and have a weapons report to complete by 1400 hours. I need this time to relax and meditate"
"Oh I see, so your not going to make a late appearance then?"
"Hasn't it finished yet?"
"No, some people left, but the majority are going to make the most of it". Nige then got too his feet. "You coming?"
Tumock looked at Nige. He hadn't been socialising recently and wasn't getting involved with the crew, and after all he was half human. "Let me get changed first"
"Well done, Tumock". After Tumock got changed they made there way to Ten Forward.
When they arrived at Ten Forward there was still a large number of people. Tumock looked around and Carter waved him over.
"Happy New Year Tumock!" said Carter walking up to Tumock. "Only just got here?" she asked with surprise.
"I have been meditating in my quarters" replied Tumock.
"Tough day huh?" asked Carter. Before Tumock could answer Nige grabbed him.
"Come on, Macleod and Benson are over here," said Nige as he dragged Tumock away. Carter started to laugh and gave Tumock a little wave. Tumock turned around and looked down to see Macleod, Benson and Nige all drinking beverages.
"Here you go," said Benson, passing Tumock a drink.
"What is it?" asked Tumock, picking it up and sniffing it.
"It's what New Year's is all about" said Benson with a smile.
The night passed quickly and Ten Forward became increasingly empty. Eventually Tumock had enough and stood up.
"What's wrong, Tumock?" asked Nige
"The party appears to be over, and Benson needs to back to his quarters," replied Tumock, pointing to Benson who was practically sprawled across the table. "I am returning to my quarters now get some rest before my next shift. I suggest you lot do the same." With that Tumock left and headed for his quarters.