second officer's personal log, stardate 48056.8. today much of the crew intends to celebrate a centuries-old tradition of expressing love via gifts, like flora or sweets. when i first came upon this fascinating ritual, it was difficult for me to understand as i do not feel...love. i am cognizant of the sensation certain individuals have on my neural pathways, however. in the spirit of the day, i have left a box of chocolates next to geordi's control station as i went off duty. as i understand it, traditionally the chocolates to taste less than pleasing. i have been assured by commander riker that this replicated, quasi-heart box of chocolates is repulsive. end personal log.













