Video

[halfbloodhatchling]

Who: Kai and Open
Broadcast: Yes
Action: The Caprine
When: Now

I’m sure everyone already saw Kirk’s post and knows that Leonard McCoy is gone. That means the Caprine currently doesn’t have a Captain, and as her first officer…I want to ask if anyone else is willing to step in as Captain. I am decidedly not up to the job.

[ He doesn’t care how little actual work being Captain seems to be. He doesn’t want it. ]

I do think first preference should go to anyone on the Caprine who wants it, but after that, anything goes.

[ A pause, like maybe that’s all he has to say, before Kai adds one more thing, voice softer. ]

Also, if anyone wants to come over, drink, and share McCoy stories, please join me this evening, on the Caprine.

[ They still have sufficient alcohol, and it seems as fitting an action as anything else Kai can think of. ]

Comments

[audio]

[halfbloodhatchling]

I stepped up to serve as first officer because I respect him.

It didn't go that much past that, but that was probably enough.

Sure you don't want the job of Captain?

[audio]

[thebarkside]

It wouldn't be right. I don't really know anyone on the ship. You're sure you're not up to the job?

[audio]

[halfbloodhatchling]

I'm definitely sure.

Maybe being Captain would be a good way for you to get to know them.

[audio]

[thebarkside]

No way! Everyone on the ship would end up like "pshh, our captain stinks, she's a total recluse."

Uh - it's Jade, by the way.

[audio]

[halfbloodhatchling]

Well, you could take it as motivation to work harder.

Kai. Nice to see you come out of your reclusive corner.

[audio]

[thebarkside]

Hehe. I've worked hard enough -- I thought I was on vacation now.

[ but it's a halfhearted joke. ]

Really, though - I'm sorry. Losing people in places like this doesn't ever really get easier, huh?

[audio]

[halfbloodhatchling]

I don't take it too hard, to be honest. He was a good man, from what I knew of him, but we weren't really close.

[audio]

[thebarkside]

Yeah. I've had acquaintances like that here, too. [ she hesitates. ] Are you going to stay First Mate?

[audio]

[halfbloodhatchling]

That's my plan.

[ He's trying to convince her to be captain, so he'll do a slightly better job of selling himself than that. ]

I find that part just fine for me.