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[jolting]

Who: Victor + you
Broadcast: Fleet-wide
Action: S. S. Heron
When: Now-ish

[Victor is thrilled with the gift James gave him. Just as he's sure James loved all the camera equipment Victor got for him. Knowing very little about cameras, he just got a lot of different models and film types, thinking James can experiment with the medium. As for the other Jim, Victor had sent over some drawings he made. It does help that he knows what the crew of the Enterprise looks like, so he could do lots of drawings of them for Jim.

Since this is a new year and all, Victor is going to kick it off doing something he normally wouldn't do: perform in public. James got him a violin-type instrument that he's been eager to play. Why not do it in front of an audience? So he plays a song, letting a few beats of silence pass after he's done before speaking]

About a year ago, I arrived in a place called Riverview. I was bitter and lonely, and back then only wanted to focus on my work. But over the course of the year I built up friendships and met people I grew to love. I feel so lucky that one of those people is here with me now, and agreed to marry me.

I'm interested in seeing what this year will bring me.

Comments

[universal_charm]

Do you prefer Doctor? I just wanted to see how it felt on the tongue.

[jolting]

"Doctor" feels a bit too formal. We're practically family, after all.

[universal_charm]

Only 'practically'? Or do we have to wait for the big wedding day for it to be official? What would that even make me? Your brother-in-law?

_{[ Asking the important questions here. ]}

[jolting]

Brother-in-law works. So no more of this "mister" or "doctor" nonsense.

[universal_charm]

Nonsense is it? Most doctors I've met are rather protective of that title.

_{[ He's chuckling though. ]}

But that probably works out. I never called my CMO doctor, not once.

[jolting]

Maybe it's because no one calls me by my real name in Storybrooke.

Heh, I noticed that. For a while, I thought his name was just "Bones".

[universal_charm]

Honestly, it might as well be, except for the times when he definitely feels more like a "Leonard" than a "Bones". Usually when he breaks out that long string of ridiculously southern metaphors. He called me a "prized stallion" once you know.

[jolting]

Hm. I don't know that many "southern" people, but that's probably a compliment.

[universal_charm]

I think at the time it was. He was defending me. His more unique ones are honestly when he's mad at me. I inspire people's creativity.

[jolting]

Yeah, I know. You certainly inspire mine.

[universal_charm]

Me me or the other me who has that pretty ring you gave him?

[jolting]

Both of you, in different ways. You're inspiring me to think of creative ways to beat you at chess, for example.

[universal_charm]

Oh do stop, Victor, you'll make me blush.

[jolting]

That makes you blush? Really? I'll have to try it on James.

[universal_charm]

It does other things too, but those seem a somewhat inappropriate topic of conversation given your relationship with my twin.

[jolting]

[He looks amused] Has no one ever tried to beat you at chess before?

[universal_charm]

Tried, yes.

_{[ He's a smug bastard, sometimes, isn't he, Victor? ]}

Are you wanting a rematch so soon?

[jolting]

[Indeed, but so is Victor]

Hey, if you're not up for the potential of losing, that's fine.

[universal_charm]

If I wasn’t I wouldn’t make a habit of playing a Vulcan. Besides, where’s the fun without a bit of risk?

[jolting]

So it’s settled. You, me, and space chess. [Yes he’s still calling it that]

[universal_charm]

I would call it a date, but I think your fiance might get a bit jealous.

[jolting]

Don't worry, I don't think of it as a date.

[universal_charm]

_{[ He laughed. ]}

I was joking, Victor. I would never dream of doing something like that.

[jolting]

I know. Just trying to keep your ego in check.

[universal_charm]

Were you always this cheeky or did you learn that from Jim?