Hanukkah Sameach

It's well after the ship's designated 'sunset' when Jim arrives back at his quarters, fresh from the menorah lighting in the rec room and carrying a tray with a double portion of dinner. Synthesized sufganiyot aren't exactly the same as you'd get from a bakery, but they're close enough, stuffed with raspberry jam and serving as a perfectly fine dessert to accompany veggie pizza, potato latkes with applesauce, and cheese-stuffed mushrooms.

Zunar is waiting at the door when it slides open, meowing his welcome to the captain and winding around his ankles as he heads for the table in the sitting area, already set with two plates and sets of silverware, and a smaller menorah just waiting to be lit. And hidden behind one of the cushions on his small couch, there's a small box wrapped in blue and silver paper.