And This One Was Just Right!

[universal_charm]

Who: Jim Kirk + You!
Broadcast: Yes
Action: On the planets
When: Through Feb (until something happens >.>)

[ video ]
So if anyone would like to join me, I'm going to take one of the shuttles and do a small spin around the binary stars and get a look at them. Nothing dangerous, but a binary star system with three habitable worlds - admittedly two of them with narrow zones, but still - is incredibly rare and I want to take this opportunity to get as much data as we can.

So yeah, I'll be going out periodically, and I would love company, if anyone wants to come along. You will have to put up with me dropping into a lot of science geekery. And that's a warning, not an apology.

[ Duotera ]
<sub>[ As much as he does like his city life, he finds himself more attracted to the hiking options. It makes him glad he's kept his Star Fleet boots these past few years made for just the purpose. He would go out early in the morning and often not return until late in the evening, but he never went to very far, unless he had a partner. Number one rule of hiking after all - buddy system.

At night he liked to peruse the bars and even partake in some of the gambling opportunities. He usually didn't indulge, but he couldn't resist the thrill of a good card game now and then and the chance to laugh it up over drinks, make new friends. And walk away with a few more credits. Failing that, he loved a good night club. Dancing and the beat? A wonderful way to let loose, and if he recognized you, he most definitely might be pulling you in for a dance.

Naturally he wound his way towards the Crafter's Hall. He himself didn't have a hand or eye for this type of thing, but he could appreciate those who did, and he thought it might be nice to pick up some items to take back to the ships, liven them up. He always did have a fondness for abstract or natural looking pieces, pieces with motion to them. He could be found admiring pieces, and at several points walking out with packages in his arms. ]</sub>

[ Philias ]
<sub>[ What else is there really to do on Philias but swim and work on your tan? Well, Kirk didn't really need the tan or want one - he could practically hear Bones in his head yelling at him about radiation and skin cancer. But with the security of plenty of sunscreen and the confidence once can only have in tiny blue boxer-brief style swim shorts, Kirk takes to the beaches.

He can be found sunning himself and reading from a tablet, sometimes making notations. Other times he's simply watching the oceans, sipping one of the local drinks, and when he needed to burn off the calories he rose to go play in the surf.

And, yes, he's really trying not to look to hard at the Nunnilis in swim suits. ]</sub>

Locked to Fenris
<sub>[ Someone has been following him. That much he knows. Ever since he left a shop earlier that day,
he could feel someone at his back. He never quite saw them, but he could feel them. With as long as he had spent out in space, discovering new things and more than once being hunted, he knew what it felt like. Gave him the damn creeps.

He licked his lips and kept on like nothing was wrong, going about his originally planned day before suddenly cutting through the streets, moving at random to try and confuse whomever was following him,
looking for some way to go up or possibly down. His heart hammered and he really wished he had brought a weapon with him as he continued along his path, finally seeing a set of stairs leading up a building and quickly making for them, hoping his follower wouldn't think to look up. ]</sub>

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[wolfuncaged]

[Hunting people down was something Fenris was good at. Back in Thedas, he survived on mercenary work- especially between his escape from Danarius and meeting Hawke. It fed him. He never really cared so much about the nature of the job, work was work- and it was how he'd been getting by in the Fleet for the three years he'd been here. There was always a need for a sellsword, that was the one constant in any universe, he found.

He'd been following his quarry- Kirk, he knew it was Kirk, the description that had been given him was enough to go on that much all day. Every time he'd got too close, he'd moved on. Still, better not just openly approach him, not while he's on the job and likely being watched himself. Maker preserve they think he's cutting some sort of deal.

The good thing about it being Kirk was that he already had a damn good idea how Kirk thought. Once Kirk got at the top of the steps, he'd find Fenris stood there, leaning up against the banister with folded arms. ]

You've lead me on a merry dance, you know.

[universal_charm]

<sub>[ God, give him a heart attack why don't you Fenris? He very nearly ducks back down when he notices the other, afraid he had been caught up and was prepared to take a very dangerous sort of dive. What? He had done more dangerous things in his life.

He gave the other a very miffed sort of stare and pulled himself up to the roof, brushing off his shirt and pants. ]</sub>

You're the one who's been tailing me?

[wolfuncaged]

[He pushes himself up off the railing with a sigh. ]

Yes. I was given a job to track you down. You've upset one of the more...shady business owners here. You're probably fortunate I was around to take the job when I was. He didn't seem overly concerned with your welfare from whomever happened to catch you.

[universal_charm]

_{[ Kirk’s brown scrunched, lips pursing in that way when he was thinking hard about something, trying to recall. Or just plain confused. ]}

Why would one of them be after me? I haven’t done anything. I’ve gambled a little, but I played the low tables and slots. And I haven’t done any work that would be considered shady, just some tune-ups.

[wolfuncaged]

No? They're convinced you're trying to fleece them of their profit margin in whatever is it they're exporting. It seems to be a sort of plant? Or a rock? Possibly both? It's very hard to tell.

[They weren't exporting PEOPLE and that's all Fenris really cared about. ]

[universal_charm]

Exporting? What are you even talking about? I haven’t done any business with anything other than tune some vehicles and worked on some computer systems.

_{[ Now he’s sounding frustrated, glowering at Fenris and crossing his arms. ]}

Do you really think I would purposefully get involved in shady business for profit?

[wolfuncaged]

Probably not on purpose- but someone clearly sees to think so and has set the metaphorical dogs on you.

[He's unphased by the glowering. ]

Does anything ring as a possibility of you meddling with the wrong people? Even if they could frame you for something you haven't done?

[universal_charm]

_{[ He let out another frustrated sigh, throwing his hands up. ]}

I have no idea. I worked on a few cars and some trucks with engine checks and tune-ups, but nothing serious. Maybe it was during one of those? I did do a couple of delivery vehicles. Maybe it was those, but they didn't seem like they were trying to be shady.

[wolfuncaged]

Usually, you find those not trying to be shady often have the most to hide.

[Says Fenris, who doesn't trust anyone. ]

[universal_charm]

So do you have a plan for this particular situation, or am I getting a lecture?

_{[ Because snarking at each other over this wasn't going to get them anywhere and while he didn't think Fenris thought he was a part of this, the men employing Fenris certainly did. And the last thing they needed was the mafia on this planet after them both. Mostly because that was going to be way to many bodies to have to try and cover up. ]}

Like, what do you need to bring back to them that counts as proof that you got me? Or do they want me alive?

[wolfuncaged]

I'm pretty sure one of them muttered something about your pinkie finger, but I honestly would rather not.

[That would just be messy for everyone.]

You're not getting a lecture, don't be ridiculous. I'm not a paragon of virtue by any means. But it might be an idea for you to get off the planet for a while.

[universal_charm]

Well if you take that way, I can't do that 'thing' in bed anymore, so I would rather you not either.

_{[ And that was a true tragedy, no? ]}

And what about you? If you don't come back with something, I can't imagine they'll just let you walk away.

[wolfuncaged]

I'll think of something. I've got my ways out of getting away from those who would try to prevent me from doing so.

[Mostly murder. ]

[universal_charm]

I can’t let you face them alone. Who knows what methods they’re willing to use. Clearly murder is one of them, so I’m thinking there aren’t many off the table.

_{[ He crosses his arms, his voice concerned as he began to pace. ]}

[wolfuncaged]

Don't be ridiculous. You make it sound as if I cannot handle people trying to kill me. That is something I am well used to.

[He's not budging on that one, brow furrowing. ]

Having you there would be a distraction. They would want to kill you. I'd rather you be out of the way.

[universal_charm]

You act like I haven’t dealt with people actively trying to kill me before either.

_{[ Seriously, have you not paid attention to his insane stories? ]}

I’m not going back to the ship to just wait for you with a lantern on the door to show back up and say it’s all okay.

[wolfuncaged]

I'm not saying that, but these people, collectively, want you dead.

[His hands clench and unclench, trying to maintain some calm. ]

You can do whatever you wish, but do not follow me there. Unlike you, they literally can't touch me. I can be rid of them without much trouble. So long as you stay out of it.

[universal_charm]

How can they literally not touch you? You’re a hired, temporary worker and as we know Atroma isn’t to bothered when we die.

_{[ He pauses in his pacing, looking to a Fenris. ]}

There has to be a way we can both shake them.

[wolfuncaged]

[Fenris stares at him for a moment, before activating the lyrium. Maintaining eye contact with Kirk, he passes his hand through the nearest wall, and then brings it back. The lyrium fades and he arches a brow.

He does mean literally, come on, Kirk. ]

No.

[universal_charm]

Okay, so I forgot you can do that.

_{[ He kept his hands on his hips though, refusing to give in. ]}

I'm not saying you can't take care of yourself, Fenris, but if I just leave I feel like I'm abandoning you!

[wolfuncaged]

Not a thing most people forget, James.

[It's never a good sign when he calls Kirk 'James'.]

I've spent decades on my own, I can handle myself fine. You're not coming.

[universal_charm]

_{[ He bristled, knowing it wasn’t good when Fenris went to his first name. It was never good when anyone did that. ]}

At least let me give you some long range backup. You’re an excellent fighter, Fenris, but you’re not omnipotent.

_{[ Compromise. He was giving something, but he really didn’t want to leave Fenris to handle this entire alone. ]}

[wolfuncaged]

I don't trust you to not get involved. You won't stay put, and come after me- you'll negate any point of keeping you safe in the first place. My answer is no, and it will remain no.

[He's already walking off, because Maker knows he's not going to win this any other way.]

[universal_charm]

_{[ he opened his mouth to shout after him, but instead gave a frustrated growl instead and threw his hands up. Sometimes there was just no reasoning with him! ]}