Tourist, May I?

[takingkarabusiness]

Who: Tourists and visitors!
Broadcast: Nooooooooope
Action: On the Tourist
When: May

[ Ship Catch all for May! Mingle! Talk to your neighbors! Walk in on your friends! Wait, don't do that. ]

Comments

[precedented]

[ He hums lightly. ]

There are many kinds of positions to be. I knew a man - a good friend, desperate to prove he was a hero. A good man. And he would keep pedestals in his heart for all those other heroes he saw. One of them was me.

I liked many things about him. But never that part.

[universal_charm]

_{[ He cocked his head at him again. ]}

I can see that. You don't strike me as the sort to enjoy being put upon the metaphorical pedestal.

[precedented]

Neither would you, I imagine.

[ The throne was enough. The Fremen fanaticism was enough. And the universe would soon follow at the heels of the God Emperor.

He shrugs loosely. ]

We all have positions. Saying we have only one makes us very limited creatures.

[universal_charm]

I don't know. I don't mind the idea of being someone people can look up to. As a captain, I have to be. But... you're right. I'm not sure I would want to be a hero on a pedestal. I'm just me, trying to do what I feel is right.

_{[ He gives him a wry smile, finishing cleaning up his area somewhat. ]}

So, Leto, would you care for some pancakes?

[precedented]

[ Food. Leto can't really process food, but he can give a good game.

Faking ]

Have you regained an appetite?

[universal_charm]

_{[ If Kirk thought about it he would realize he might have never seen Leto eat, but given his mostly human shape it didn't occur to him that Leto might not need to eat either. ]}

I'm always hungry these days. I have some left over pancakes I've kept in the fridge. They're pretty good warmed up, if you want some.

[precedented]

Ah . . . no. Best saved for those who are still growing boys.

[ A weak deflection, but one that often works. ]

[universal_charm]

_{[ There's a moment where he looks at him, but if the other did want any, well, he wouldn't force them down his throat. ]}

Well, I could use a snack - and those pancakes won't eat themselves.

Actually, I want to show you a game from my world. I think you'll enjoy it. It's a more advanced version of chess.

[precedented]

Tri-dimensional chess, correct?

[ Little point in asking how he knew that. ]

[universal_charm]

Uh - yes, actually. Did you have one of your visions?

_{[ He tapped his temple, recalling what Leto had said of the ability over their first chess match. ]}

[precedented]

[ He chuckles. ]

That implies I only have one vision and they pass on. The visions are constant. They do not depart.

[universal_charm]

Isn't that difficult? If you see them all the time? Do you have trouble separating the now from the possibilities and what was?

[precedented]

Always.

[ But he shrugs loosely, not bothered. ] But such things cannot be helped. I've gotten better at distinguishing the right moment at the right time. But I can be surprised.

[ And he smiles at that, brilliant and pleased. ] And that is always beautiful.

[universal_charm]

_{[ He smiles back, suddenly leaning over to kiss his cheek and grinned. ]}

Surprise.

[precedented]

[ He laughs, draping his arms around Kirk's neck and drawing him into a proper kiss. ]

The best kind.

[universal_charm]

_{[ He met the fuller kiss, humming against his lips in pleasure. He pulled back slowly, bumping their foreheads before pulling fully back so he could go to the kitchen and fetch his pancakes. ]}

I am told I am full of surprises, so stick around - I'm sure I can provide a few more.

[precedented]

[ He grins. ]

Then I had best stay for the long run.