The BLTS Archive - Memories of Smoke
by Merfilly (stephvickers @ hotmail.com)

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Continuity: Tears of the Singers (TOS novels) aftermath

Disclaimer: Paramount Owns

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She always remembered Guy Maslin whenever she smelled smoke.
She couldn't not, given their experience on Taygeta IV. The
mercurial musician that she had been willing to leave
Starfleet for had been everything that both thrilled and
vexed her.

Dying, and he had known it, he had refused to give up his
cigarettes in a day and age when most considered them
antisocial. But Guy and social grace stayed well apart, she
remembered with a sad smile.

Uhura touched the Tear necklace she wore, carried the memory
of Guy in her heart, and then left the crowded lounge,
consumed by past loss.

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The End