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

[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?

[speedboat]

In the flesh and as we live and breathe. [ he tips an invisible hat and smiles at someone he didn't think he'd ever see again. ] I came back just to see you, Jim. [ obviously!! ]

[universal_charm]

_{[ He chuckled at that, shaking his head a little around the smile in an 'aw shucks' sort of way. ]}

When did you get back? Obviously after I went to sleep, but how long have you been here?

[speedboat]

Only a week, maybe less. I never was very good at... the days. [ still it's nice to see a familiar face at last. he was beginning to worry everyone but peggy had been shifted out in his absence. ]

[universal_charm]

They do seem to bleed together, don't they?

_{[ A wry twist of his mouth. ]}

It's good to see you again. Which ship are you on this time? What's your augment?

[speedboat]

You too, old pal. Once a pilot, always a pilot. On board the Bishop now, though.

[universal_charm]

I'm still on the Tourist, still an engineer. So surprisingly not to much has changed around here.

How was home? Did you go home?

[speedboat]

The more things change, well... you know the rest. [ he scratches the back of his head absently. ]

Home was... productive. Mildly terrifying. So just about the usual.

[universal_charm]

Sounds familiar. I kind of miss it, really.

Guess that begs the question - you like it better here or at home?

[speedboat]

Same. [ said with a wan sort of smile. but then jim has to go and ask him that. and it isn't really a fair query is it? not that he thinks the other man means to be cruel, but it's hardly so easy as a yes or no. ]

At home [ which is really a funny way of saying it here, but how else could he phrase it? ] -- at home we don't remember this place exists. It hardly allows for a scientific comparison, with all things being equal.

[ a beat, a frown. ] Too many variables.

[universal_charm]

_{[ He laughed. ]}

An interesting tact to take on that. I'm remembering why I liked you ~

[speedboat]

[ he rolls his eyes good-naturedly. ] You didn't remember until just now? I'm almost offended, Jim.

[universal_charm]

Well I did only just now wake up. Brain's still got all that cotton in it.

I'll make it up to you though, my treat.

[speedboat]

I suppose I can see to let it go then. Just this once.

[ a grin lets jim know he is definitely joking. ] That would probably be for the best, pal. The Atroma seems to have graciously zeroed out my account since I was here last.

[universal_charm]

Oh that won't do at all. Don't tell me you're stuck in the orange duds too? No offense but orange is not your color.

It's no one's color.

[speedboat]

[ that gets a snort out of him. ] Oh now, Jim, I'm sure you could pull it off. You're right in that it isn't for me. I'm as dashing well-dressed as ever, rest assured. Just slightly more... limited in my wardrobe than last I was here.

[universal_charm]

Well we can fix that quick enough next time we stop by a planet with shopping options. Consider it a welcome back gift.

_{[ He grinned and yes he was flush with cash. Recent drama had made sure his coffers were quite full. ]}

[speedboat]

[ he can't help but smile at that, even if it's hard for a billionaire to accept monetary help from anyone. even kirk. ] I wouldn't mind making a comeback in style. I'll return the favor when I get going again.

[universal_charm]

I'm looking forward to it then. But just so we're clear - nothing involving the color orange.

[speedboat]

You really have a problem with that color. [ but howard shrugs. it's not like orange was a staple in his wardrobe before. ]