video/action: open

[universal_charm]

Who: Kirk + Anyone!
Broadcast: Yes
Action: Yes, on the Tourist and Iskaulit
When: Now!

[ Video ]
_{[ The video opens to Kirk's bedroom, his hair damp from what one would hope is a shower. A small curl has escaped against his forehead. He doesn't look particularly grim, but he doesn't seem overjoyed to be awake either. ]}

Good morning, everyone. Looks like I'm finally awake. For those who don't know me or possibly forgot I was here given how long I was alseep, I'm James Tiberius Kirk, captain of the Tourist - but just call me Jim.

According to my first mate, I've been asleep for a month. And I've missed quite a bit, as it turns out.

_{[ He took a breath, his voice sounding a touch guilty, even though going into a coma wasn't his choice. ]}

I would appreciate a check in with everyone, especially my crew - new and old members. And if anyone wants to talk, I'm here.

[ Action - Tourist ]
<sub>[ Awake and showered, now he needed coffee. Coffee and a real meal. There had been... distractions, before now. He made his way to the kitchen to see if he could coax the coffee maker into being kind and cooperating for once, and that done he took up a spot where he could look out at the stars gliding by - and hopefully catch anyone else coming and going.

Once he had finished the coffee, he would start a walk around the ship, looking to catch anyone he hadn't already and get a feel back for her. ]</sub>

[ Action - Iskaulit ]
<sub>[ More than anything else he craved exercise. Whatever Atroma did while they were in their comas had kept off any major atrophy, but his body still felt tight and unused. It was certainly uncomfortable, to say the least, and after being told of what had happened he didn't want to be caught in anything less than prime condition.

So the Iskaulit went to avail himself of the facilities, running long laps and then switching to weights and back again. If he saw anyone he would talk, of course. He might even slide into the bar at some point. Most professionals would say that going for a drink after waking up from a coma wasn't the best idea, but considering what he had been told? He thought it a necessary medicine. ]</sub>

Comments

[video]

[passingthrough]

I beat you. [Possibly not, but she did post slightly before him and that's something. She's not actually feeling as glib as it may sound. She's heard a lot of shitty things since she woke up. Good luck with that, Kirk.]

[video]

[universal_charm]

_{[ Yeah, it took him a bit before he felt ready to post - for a number of reasons. But mostly he just wanted to seem collected in front of everyone. That's what captains did, regardless of the authenticity of that station. ]}

Heh, I'm rather okay with that, as it turns out.

_{[ A beat, a somber silence. ]}

You've heard what happened while we slept?

Tourist

[wolfuncaged]

[After breaking that news, and that...aftermath- Fenris has returned to his armoury. He spent most of his time on the Bridge while Kirk was out, doing his best as acting captain. Now Kirk is back, he can return to his favourite place on the ship. Nice and safe in his little hidey hole. There's another security officer now, too, but he'll still focus on taking care of his inventory.

He's sharpening one of his (many) swords with a whetstone when Kirk enters. He looks up, offering a small smile. ]

Found the rest of the crew?

[universal_charm]

Most of them. I'm trying not to pry or press. Everyone deals with these things their own way, after all.

_{[ He closed the door behind him and came over to his lover, taking the liberty of leaning down and kissing the tip of his ear as they were in private. ]}

Which one is this?

Iskaulit

[onlyanapple]

[Crowley has been busying himself with work (or rather, the wandering around aimlessly he calls work) when he sees Kirk enter. He wanders over, leaning on the bar. ]

Oh, hey look. You're awake. When did that happen?

[universal_charm]

_{[ Kirk looked up when Crowley came over, a bit surprised to see him here. But he nodded to him all the same and even manager a little half-smile. ]}

Earlier this morning. I figured I'd celebrate.

_{[ He waved his glass for emphasis. ]}

[ Action - Iskaulit ]

[padadin]

[The Iskaulit is definitely a popular spot for exercise, not only because of the gym, but also to stretch their legs. Shiro is going through his daily run when he sees a very familiar face.]

Nap time is over, huh. [He catches up with his friend, running by his side, and Kirk is free to notice the fact that even while exercising, Shiro wears long sleeves.] Welcome back, Jim. How are you feeling?

[universal_charm]

_{[ Kirk smiled when he saw Shiro. He wasn't entirely sure on the full list of those lost, so it was always a relief to see a friend's face. ]}

Like I haven't moved for a month.

_{[ He huffed around a wry grin as he trotted along, sweat running down the side of his face. ]}

video

[bythewaves]

Jim. [ Such relief ]

It is good to hear you awake again, although I did not sleep for as long as you.

[universal_charm]

_{[ He smiled at the elf, glad to see his friend. Every friend's face was a welcome sight right now. And for Maglor, it was his voice. It had become muffled, in his dreams, like it kept trying to pass through more and more cotton. ]}

And it's good to hear you again, Maglor. When did you wake up?

video.

[speedboat]

Holy mackerel! Would you look who it is.

[universal_charm]

_{[ His eyebrows rose when he saw whom it was, a laugh bursting out of him. ]}

Holy mackerel, indeed! Howard Stark, is that you?

[Action]

[candothat]

[A little later in the day, Chekov and Kirk will undoubtedly be in the kitchen at the same time because Kirk missed out on a lot of eating and Chekov just... likes food.]

Captain, hello. [Not as enthusiastic as might be expected, but things haven't been puppies and sunshine (and he did have the fun of telling Kitty that her friends are dead earlier). He looks about as tired as everyone else in the fleet and there's a fading bruise on his jaw.] Thank you for joining us.

[universal_charm]

<sub>[ He did miss out on a lot, though he wasn't all that hungry, surprisingly. Atroma's doing, he supposed. But better to get the real thing in him.

Kirk looked away from the window when he came in, smiling in relief at seeing Chekov. He had known he was not among the dead, Fenris surely would have told him if he was, but he hadn't wanted to face Chekov when he himself was not fully centered yet. Chekov had lived through what happened, would need support more than Kirk himself, and he needed to be someone who could support Chekov. ]</sub>

Sorry I'm a bit late. I overslept.

Video

[tallasaking]

About time you woke up.

[He gave him a wry little smile, his lips curving up at the corners.]

I've been pining away without you.

[universal_charm]

_{[ He huffed, smiling wryly back at his friend. ]}

Oh, believe me, you filled my every dream, Tyrion.

(Action - Tourist)

[soulsflight]

(Humans have an annoying need for sustenance. Claire sighs in slight irritation as she enters the kitchen, trying to remember if she knows how to cook. Anything. She looks a little surprised to find someone has beat her to at least one task - making coffee - and she pauses mid-step.)

I don't think we've met.

[universal_charm]

<sub>[ Quite annoying. Except when in a coma, because apparently that sort of death isn't dramatic enough for Atroma.

He looked up from his coffee stirring, giving the woman a polite smile. ]</sub>

No, I don't think we have. I'm Jim Kirk, captain.

_{[ He held out his hand to her. ]}

video;

[sonof_mogh]

Captain. I believe we did not fully get to meet one another face to face last time. It would be an honour to finally sit down and share tales of battle with one another.

[This means; do you want to sit, talk and share a drink with him.]

video;

[universal_charm]

_{[ Of all the people he thought would answer back to express any sort of concern for him, he had not thought it would be a Klingon. But then, he was part of the Fleet, so he wasn't exactly what he should expect of a Klingon, is he? ]}

No, we didn't, did we? I would enjoy that - Worf, was it?

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[fantachetic]

Is that normal around here? Simply falling asleep for an entire month? You don't seem particularly disturbed by the fact.

video;;

[universal_charm]

Well, I think a month is rare and excessive, but no, comas themselves aren't entirely uncommon around here. They happen from time to time, for no reasons we can discern.

[video]

[the_tailor]

Is sleeping for a month a common thing around here? I mean, I definitely feel like I want to sleep for a month sometimes, but it doesn't sound very healthy.

[universal_charm]

A month is a bit longer than average, but the comas themselves aren't uncommon. So far, from what I can tell, people mostly wake up from them. We haven't had anyone not, as far as I know.

Definitely going to be doing some extra workouts though.

action - tourist

[takingkarabusiness]

Jim!

[ she won't even pause to let him register. he'll get a hug ]

[universal_charm]

_{[ Well that's okay. Good thing the coffee didn't spill, though he probably wouldn't have minded anyways. Cause he's hugging back, smiling over her shoulder. ]}

Hey Kara. Think I hit the snooze button one to many times.

Video

[timelysteward]

Oh! Oh you're back! I have missed you so much, Captain!

[Ah-em.]

... I mean it is quite pleasant to see you up and about again.

Re: Video

[universal_charm]

_{[ Kirk beams when he sees Cogsworth. Just the pick me up he needed. ]}

It's good to see you too, Cogsworth. Have you been well? I've quite missed your charm.

Action - Tourist

[wolfehawke]

[It may be a surprise not to see one Mr. Chekov at the communications station but instead the prodigal Adalwolfe Hawke leaning in the chair with his feet up on the console, flipping through his communicator like he lives here.

Which, if Kirk has checked the crew manifest, he would know is exactly the case.

There's a bit of a shadow to the grin that Wolfe flashes his new captain when he walks in with coffee cup in hand, but it's still one of cheeky greeting.]

Good morning, Jim.

Re: Action - Tourist

[universal_charm]

_{[ He's not surprised, as it turns out. Fenris had told him Hawke and Anders had moved in, so Hawke being here wasn't a particular shock, even if seeing him at the controls was. But then, he had never known Hawke's augement the first time around. Him not being on his ship had made that aspect feel unimportant. He smiled back when he saw him, a genuine relief there as well as a touch of sadness. Atroma even made reunions complicated. ]}

Good morning, Adalwolfe. Seems I've overslept.

_{[ He pours himself a cuppa for himself. ]}

Hopefully you haven't caused to much mischief while I wasn't looking?

Tourist

[apurrstate]

[As Kirk wanders around, he might notice an addition (Or re-addition) to his ship, the Med bay. It barely has any personal touches yet except a few things re-arranged, Anders had barely been there long enough to decorate just yet.

With exception to the stock of potions now lining some of the shelves.

There's a particularly interesting smell coming from the medbay as well, what could be described as a mixture of plants and chemicals, as Anders begins the endless task of restocking what he'd barely stocked to begin with before it had all gone towards helping the refugees.

But as the sound of footsteps getting closer reached him, Anders looked up to the nearly-always open door of the clinic and grinned when his 'visitor' came into sight.]

Well, look who's decided to get back up on his feet. It's been a while, Jim.

Re: Tourist

[universal_charm]

It really has, Anders. Good to see you again.

_{[ He glanced around the med bay curiously and back at the mage. ]}

I see you've decided to go with greenhouse chic for the medbay. Nice choice.

[Action]

[edwinjarvis]

[Now Kirk, you know Jarvis is always one step ahead. A familiar scent of food is wafting through the corridors as he makes his way to the Tourist's kitchen area. Jarvis had been alerted to the captain's awakening, but instead of rushing to great him he rushed to prepare him a decent meal. Everyone else had that covered, after all; it felt only right to feed the man who hadn't eaten in a long while. How people don't starve in their comas, he has no idea. An atroma contribution, he imagines.

But regardless, donning his apron, he's hard at work as the man enters.]

[universal_charm]

<sub>[ How could he ever doubt you Jarvis? A quiet presence on the ship you are, but a steady one at that.

Kirk honestly thought it had to do with the implants in their brains somehow, though even that didn't full explain it. After all, anyone in a coma normally would need IVs and feeding tubes. It was something to consider for later research certainly. Just how much influence did Atroma have on them?

Definitely something to be considered on a full stomach, though.

He smiles when he sees Jarvis. ]</sub>

Sometimes I think you're psyhic, Jarvis. Are you sure you're not? I'm absolutely okay with it if you are.