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driftfleet2017-10-01 02:07 pm
universal_charm) wrote in driftfleet2017-10-01 02:07 pm
video/action: open
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 ]
[ 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. ]
[ Action - Iskaulit ]
[ 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. ]
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 ]
[ 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. ]
[ Action - Iskaulit ]
[ 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. ]
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I mean... pewpew is about right, honestly. Though I suppose it depends on what type of laser and the gases surrounding it when you fire.
[ So, he's for Team PewPew. ]
Well, there's different types of annoyed. I know that sounds weird, but I know from experience. Trust me, my doctor is annoyed with me a good 75% of the time, but he's still my best friend. And honestly? If the person you like, doesn't like you for who you are? Then they aren't worth liking. Like I said, just be you - and don't try to hard.
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[Aw yiss.]
You're really good at this whole advice thing. I'll, uh, I'll just keep trying to be myself, but a pick up line or two to show I'm interested isn't a super horrible idea, is it?
...actually, it might be. Or they'd just be too dense to get it. Yeah. Going with the dense thing.
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Hey, I would be down for it. Fun experiments are always something to look forward to.
[ Oh no, so sorry dear Fleet and all of Keith's ship and teammates. ]
Eh, well, maybe one or two scattered at the right moments might be fun, but - well, to me pick up lines just make you sound like you're trying to hard. Just go with the flow of conversation and don't force it. That's more of a real connection, you know?
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[A pause, and he groans.]
Is there a word for muscle memory but for speaking? Because I'm getting the feeling here that between what you and Shiro are telling me, I really do have to fix my tactics.
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I believe the term is 'word vomit'.
And yes, I would advise it. If you really like this person, pick up lines just aren't going to do it. Maybe it made them laugh the first time, but after that - what's the point in them? They aren't very sincere, are they? Pick up lines come across as shallow and a lot of the time cliche. But having a real conversation? That'll get someone, and it's important as a way to build a relationship.
[ He should know, he's in at least two right now. ]
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Well, the person I'm currently with? He was reading an erotic novel and I glanced at a few of the pages and asked him if he was interested in that sort of thing and it just went from there.
[ He believes in being honest with the children, okay? Lance looks old enough to have THOSE sorts of urges, you know, and so Kirk sees no reason to hide any of that. It's perfectly natural. ]
Pick up lines don't get you relationships, they get you one night stands. Just feel out the right time and bring up the subject. If they haven't figured it out by now, you might have to be a little more direct is all.
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[He's 18, thank you very much, and definitely old enough to have more than the odd thought about. Things.]
Okay. Right. Yeah. Got it. Right time, bring up subject, hope not to get punched in the face.
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[ He laughed. ]
Actually, I didn't. He was in another relationship at the time, so I backed off that particular tact and just focused on being his companion.
[ It wasn't quite that simple, buuuut no need to get into the gritty details of how he came to be with one angry elf. ]
I won't say that won't happen. But don't take it personally. You know, unless they say something to make it that way. Everyone takes this sort of thing differently, but if you're sincere and honest? I think it'll go well for you.