He couldn't help chuckle at the ensign trying to watch her language around him. She did seem surprised to have lost track of time, but most people weren't aware of the holiday since Mardi Gras wasn't something celebrated on 'fleet ships (thank God). Giotto remembered mostly because Uncle Frank always dropped a reminder even though the only thing Sam was likely to do for Lent was continue to give up going to mass. He did however have fond memories of a day filled with doughnuts and homemade desserts.
"It's okay. You haven't missed it yet." He pointed to a small roller. "Help me form the shells and you can have a couple."