video/action: open

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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>

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[passingthrough]

[Her posting was a lot easier since she didn't know yet.]

Have you? I mean, did you hear not everyone from the fleet made it out? [Should she be starting with this? She remembers how hard it was for him when Remy simply disappeared. This is...worse. She's not sure how to process it. Especially with Kurt.]

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_{[ He nodded at the screen, not saying anything at first. Fenris had told him, as gently as Fenris could, an effort he appreciated. It had been hardest to hear about Remy and Kaidan, though. That had struck a blow, even though he knew it probably wasn't permanent. Or hoped it wasn't. ]}

Yeah, I heard.

How are you?

_{[ He knew Remy and Kitty were from the same if not similar worlds, and were friends. Hearing of his death had to be difficult. ]}

[video]

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[She doesn't even know about Kaidan or Okita. Maybe others. She's heard about Kurt, Remy, Furiosa, Looma, and Max. Seems like the fleet needs a master list. She doesn't know what to think about the permanence. It didn't stick back in Marina but only toward the end of her stay and they came back in a single day. It's been over a week. And in all her time here she's never heard of anyone dying or returning after dying here. She even asked around early on, but the people she asked didn't know either and then it never seemed that important again until now.]

I've woken up to better news.

I don't think it's really hit me yet. [Oh, she had a reaction when Pavel told her, but she just feels kind of empty now. Hell, maybe this is a nightmare and she'll be waking up from it next.] Everything was fine when I went to bed...two months ago.

[video]

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_{[ He let out a tight, rueful laugh. ]}

Yeah, it's... it's all a bit much, isn't it? First time in awhile I've felt I've need a drink in the morning.

[video]

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I won't tell on you if get one.

About ten minutes after I woke up my co-captain went into a coma. [She actually smiles when she says it because it's too ridiculous. What is life?]

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What? God... This is all getting a bit ridiculous, isn't it?

_{[ He didn't know what he would have done if Fenris had collapsed just after he woke up. That really would have just been pushing it a bit to much for him. ]}

You need a drink too?

[video]

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It's practically reality TV. [See what she did there?]

I think if I had a drink every time I need a drink I'd never be sober.

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_{[ Smooth, Kitty. He would laugh if he didn't feel so tired even after having slept for a month. ]}

Yeah, that is something to consider. Maybe I should stick to fruit juice and pretend.

[video]

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Even better. Especially if you pretend to act drunk. It'd be a big hit with the crew, I'm sure. Maybe Jarvis would make you an extra meal to sober you up and now that I'm saying it I kind of want to pretend in his presence too.

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Oh no, I've created a monster. Jarvis will never forgive me if he finds out.

[video]

[passingthrough]

I wonder if he'd make me reward food if I told you.

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Kitty, are you suggesting you would use me to get Jarvis to make food for you?

_{[ The mock horror! ]}

[passingthrough]

I am. That is what I'm saying. Throwing you right under the bus as fast as I can.

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Will you at least kiss my wounds better later?

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Are you kidding? I don't know where those things have been.

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Under the bus, where you threw me!

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[That just gets a laugh.] Well, I'm sure you wouldn't want pity kisses. I'll respect your unspoken wishes.

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Ah, and there in lies the danger of letting you get to know me so well.

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It's true. You were thiiiiis close to make outs before that. [You weren't. Well...okay, there might have been a window. But then there was a Winn...doh!]

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It's my weakness, letting people past this pretty face.

_{[ He doesn't take it seriously, and he wouldn't want to anyways. Not that he doesn't find you attractive, but well - you know, Winn, and now Chekov. It would be weird in the spirit of things. ]}

[passingthrough]

[Well, they both have eyes so there's that, but yes, Winn and Chekov now.]

You'll have to watch out for that in the future. You wouldn't want someone like me to slip by again.

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I feel like you have an unfair advantage, what with the phasing.

_{[ A wry grin. ]}

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You're just going to have to keep up, Kirk.

[Smiling back.]

Somehow I think you'll find a way.

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How can I not, when you have such faith in me, Kitty?

[passingthrough]

That's the spirit. I'll drop by the Tourist soon. [Smile.] I mean, probably to see your Lieutenant, but I might run into you too.