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[bossymarmalade]

I am just heading out for the day, but first I wanted to link to two very short Sulu stories that I liked a lot:

. fencing by delfinnium - yes, his skill is 'fencing' ... or at least, that's what they call it

. shore leave by iambickilometer - when i come home to you san francisco

They're both thoughtful and lovely, and I like things like this which address a character's background without making it A Very Special Episode.

Also, because I am me, I can't help but think of the Futurama episode that gave me the keywords for most of my Trek icons:

Takei: I find that offensive. Just because I'm of Japanese ancestry you assume I know karate. Have I ever led you to believe I've studied karate?
Shatner: Well, no, but you never talk about yourself.
Takei: (sad) Maybe if you showed a little interest.

n'awwwww! I am interested in you, Sulu. VERY INTERESTED.