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Who: Leonard McCoy and ota
Broadcast: Fleetwide.
Action: on the Marsiva
When: Oct 29, morning

[McCoy has a blanket wrapped around his shoulders when the broadcast flips on; he's still cold, by God, and he's not above looking a bit silly in an effort to warm up. There's unoffensive music playing in the background and McCoy's eyebrow is fairly twitching in time to it.]

Two questions, for whoever's listening. [He's read everything he can get his hands on, but some things are better from people he can actually question. He holds up his index finger.] Where in the hell are we? I can't make heads or tells of what I'm seein' here.

[He holds up a second finger.] Where can I get a drink? Doesn't have to be good; it just has to burn.

[These are important things to know.]

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[ and there's more coming his way, a seemingly endless stream of words accompanied by hand gestures. ]

I didn't think I had that much but now I'm reconsidering my definition of much - or it could be the sleep deprivation, sorry, we had a Halloween party last night and I haven't gone to sleep yet - and - that doesn't matter - why would that matter? You're new here and this is a freaky situation, I'm sorry, I'm usually better at this - restart? You'll be on board the Marsiva - that's where you are now, in case no one filled you in yet - for about a week, after that you'll be assigned to a ship and I'll be happy to get you that drink myself in recompense for what you're having to put up with here - I'm Winn by the way, Winn Schott - hi. [ little wave. ]

[Please. Please restart. He's following that, but none of that first part really matters much to him. That's just a lot of words.]

Winn. Leonard McCoy. I'm taking you up on that.

[ that name rings a bell.

that name rings a whole bell tower.

he tilts his head and frowns lightly.

then his eyes go wide, when he realizes where he recognizes it from. ]

Are you...you're Bones? I'm Jim's friend, I'm his crewmate and - you know what I'm about to start babbling again. [ pause. deep breath. ] You are from the Enterprise, though, right?

[Jesus H Christ, that nickname is going to follow him into alternate dimensions and unknown space. Thanks, Jim.

... okay, not that minds all that much, but strangers he's never met before don't often just up and call him Bones.]

That's me. I'm from the Enterprise and, yes, I know Jim Kirk. Please don't babble.

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I will try my best but no promises. Sorry, I'm just excited - Jim is one of my best friends and my captain and you're one of his, and I know it sucks to be kidnapped, I'm not glad you're kidnapped but I'm glad he's got someone from home now.

[ shaking his head. ]

Anyway. Um, anything you need to know, anything you need, period, if I can do it, I'm your guy. We're kinda crewmates - [ eager smile! and not just because he's assuming you'll be transferring to the tourist no matter where you get assigned - jim made him honorary member of the enterprise. ]

[Jim would go find the most happy-go-lucky person in the known universe, make friends with him, and sic him on McCoy.

But, hey, if Jim has friends, it's good, right?] I really hope he's at least said good things. [Not that there isn't a plethora of awful things to say about Leonard McCoy.]

Anything at all, huh?

[ he more than made friends with him - he adopted him. around the tourist, jim is fondly known as disapproving dad. ]

He did.

[ they haven't talked a lot about jim's home because they usually talk about winn, but when they do - jim mostly told him good things. ]

Why do I get the feeling I should have a lawyer present for this offer -

[McCoy cannot wait to make fun of him for that.]

You'll be fine. I won't airlock you for not living up to your promises.

[ he can at least look forward to a steady supply of joking topics! ]

I appreciate that, that would really suck. You got something specific in mind?

Not yet, but I'll keep you in mind when I get off this ship.

Please do. I'm gonna go sleep off my annoying, [ or, as much of it's the sleep deprivation mixed with alcohol's fault, at least ] if you got any questions feel free to call or text in the meantime.

You get some rest. You look like you need it. I'll call you if I get too bored.

[ he nods with a smile. ]

I'll expect your call then. Welcome to the fleet, I promise it gets better.

[ it also can get worse, but why dwell on that. he offers a little wave goodbye, before he cuts the feed to crash in bed. ]

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