driftfleet | ( open ) I won't even wish for snow

Who: James T. Kirk 2.0 & YOU!
Broadcast: No
Action: Yes, planetside
When: throughout December

▹▹ ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS

[ Jim hasn't been in the fleet long, and hasn't really gotten to know a whole lot of people, but still, he jumps at the idea of gift giving. Even if he only gets presents for a handful of people, it'll still be worth it. And of course, this is the first year he celebrates Winter or any sort of Christmas-like season with Victor, so that asks for something a little more special too.

Dressed in winter gear from head to toe (including a beanie, gloves and a thick scarf), Jim strolls through the streets, carrying a few more bags as the day goes on. He's easily lured closer to some of the street stands, and he takes a break every so often for a tasty snack or a hot drink. Otherwise he can be found in a variety of stores, possibly looking like he's having an internal struggle about two different presents for someone, or maybe struggling with the bags he's carrying when it draws nearer the end of the day and he's carrying far too many presents. Oops. ]

▹▹ LET IT SNOW

[ Winter is definitely not Jim's season. He likes warmer and sunnier weather for sure, but still, he doesn't get really grumpy about it, and the novelty of snow holds at least some charm.

At some point he decides to indulge, because why not? He'll be strolling straight through the snow, feet sinking into the deeper parts, grinning and chuckling even though he's probably getting soaked all the way up to his knees. He'll also try to build a snowman, though that proves to be far more complicated than it looks in movies and TV shows. He keeps trying, but for the life of him he can't figure out how to get the snow into a round shape, and he groans when his latest attempt just falls apart and turns into a pile of snow instead. ] Oh, come on! How can this be so hard?

▹▹ BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE

[ Exploration and hiking will always hold a special place in Jim's heart. Maybe not so much on this planet, simply because of the temperatures, but he does have a very specific destination in mind: the hot springs.

The walk is a little long but absolutely worth it, Jim decides as soon as his eyes land on the surface of the glowing water. Grinning already, he strips down and hops into the water quickly, where the scars of stab wounds on his stomach are well hidden, and the bite mark going around his arm, shoulder and chest only show partially.

He sighs in relief and absolute delight, his whole body relaxing as he leans back, head resting against the edge, eyes closed. He can already feel his muscles unwind, a well-deserved rest after that walk. ] Now, this is the stuff.

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Oh, I have been, it's how I ran into you, to begin with.

[Okay maybe he got distracted by looking for materials for gadgets instead but it's how the trip started]

Werewolves... of course. Why didn't I think of that.

Well if you need an extra pair of hands? I'm quite happy to help set things up.

[I mean he's helped set up a few galas in the Wayne manor before under Alfred's instruction so this can't be too different right?]

Sure, totally normal, right? [ Jim smiles a bit at that. ]

You get used to it. The weird and unusual. Some things will stop catching you by surprise, trust me.

[ He tips his head, looking genuinely grateful for the offer. ] I'll make sure to keep that in mind. We'll likely need all the help we can get.

I'm pretty used to the weird and unusual actually. I mean my best friends are a clone and a time traveller. So at this point I feel like every weird thing that happens should be followed by the statement 'but of course, why wouldn't it be?'

So it's less surprise and more [He searches for the right word] resignation?

Honestly, I'm already going a bit stir crazy with nothing to do. Except get home but I keep hitting a metaphorical brick wall in that long term plan. So helping in any task right now is helping me too?

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That's a good thing, actually. I got used to a lot of weird stuff before coming here, and it definitely comes in handy. You learn to take even the strangest things in stride. So that gives you an advantage.

[ Especially if he sticks around for any long period of time. ]

You and me both. I don't like sitting still, either. For what it's worth, people do tell me things tend to get livelier every so often. Not sure if that's a good or a bad thing yet.

I can't imagine being a normal civilian and being pulled into this situation although for some reason I don't think that would happen very often.

Unless the Atroma suddenly decide that's entertaining?

The only exciting things I've heard are from Taako and he offhandedly mentioned pirates and cannibals.

There are probably a few, but yeah, as far as I can tell, most people on the Fleet seem far from your average civilian.

And now you know about werewolves. [ His lips twitch. ] I'm sure excitement will find its way to us one way or the other. Whether we want it or not.

The people who seem like the average civilian just know how to hide it better that's all.

[He'll chuckle] Actually the time I've spent here has been the quietest I've ever had for a while. It almost qualifies as a vacation at this point.

I can feel all my skills atrophying away. [He jokes, but then stops as a thought hits him.]

Is three-dimensional chess a game you actually play and enjoy and not just something from my world's depiction of you? and if so, would you play with me?

[He suddenly seems very excited by the idea.]

Maybe so.

[ Jim can't really argue with that. He doesn't see the appeal in getting too many civilians here, save for the initial shock and surprise. Overall, though, it's likely much better to have as much variety as possible. Adds more excitement, more friction between them. Feeds into the drama.

He lets out a soft laugh. ] There's a big gym on the Fleet, for what it's worth. Helps keep you active, if nothing else.

[ He raises an eyebrow at the question, amused. ] Yes, it is a game I actually play, and yes, I am very good at it. And sure, we can play sometime. Are you any good?

I have spent some time mapping out the Iskaulit. It has a surprising amount. I think the room with the small mountain was the most shocking and I'm not sure how the Fox Park came about but well it wasn't what I was expecting to say the least.

I have been making use of the dojo and the gym. I hope to find a camera as well to play in the photo studio again but I suppose I need a job or a purpose here?

I play chess at home with both my adoptive father and grandfather and I have training in strategy and battle tactics but, well, no, I haven't done three-dimensional chess before.

Oh, Victor got me a camera, so you should be able to find one around here. Once your paychecks start rolling in, you have a lot of financial freedom to get stuff you want but don't necessarily need.

[ Shaking his head, ] That's alright. I've taught a few people who only knew regular chess and they caught on pretty quickly, so you should do fine.

I'll keep an eye out for one then, but we'll see. Somehow I think what little I've acquired should be spent elsewhere.

Well, I look forward to kicking your butt in the future. [He's a teasing little shit]

You can use mine sometime, if you feel like it. I can probably part with it for a week or so.

[ Jim laughs at that. ] Yeah, I look forward to seeing you try.

It's alright. It feels wrong as it's a gift for you. I will find something that works for me.

This is something I'd want to remember, bragging rights about beating Captain Kirk at chess.

Right, of course. [ A wink. ] But for that, you'll have to beat me first.

Well, it wouldn't be worth bragging about if it was easy. [The wink shouldn't have gotten a blush out of him but it did and he looks away to hide it]

[ Jim rarely ever misses anything, and he smirks when he notices that blush. He feels like he's already won round one, sorry Robin. ]

True. Guess we'll see how good you really are.

[It may be the first win but it's not going to be the last, but Tim will be relentless and stubborn about getting that win eventually.]

That we will, I look forward to learning a lot from you.

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