(it's a clear dodge. in the future, captain kirk will be a master of manipulating conversation and avoiding unwanted topics. cadet kirk, however, is still learning how to wield his charisma.)
And we're trained for these scenarios. It'll be easier for us to acclimate than the others. "People like us." (automatically, his hand comes to rest on jeane's side, ensuring she doesn't topple over in its overzealous attack on his pantleg. he loves her already, which shows in the gentle, upward crease of his brow. with his opposite hand, he types out a message on his device—a check-in with spock.)
Excuse me. I'm not trying to be rude, it's just protocol to give the Lieutenant an update every fifteen minutes. I'm not supposed to be on missions yet. (this is bound to get tiresome, but he seems content to follow spock's orders—especially when he's been allowed to come out with travis.) ... so, uh, did you come with the cat? You seemed to imply she was already here, but I didn't think to ask before.
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[jeane mewls, hopping over to paw curiously at kirk's leg.]
Anyway, I think they are. Lots of talk about the 'locals' and how many months they've been here. I think the forum's just for people like us, even.
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(it's a clear dodge. in the future, captain kirk will be a master of manipulating conversation and avoiding unwanted topics. cadet kirk, however, is still learning how to wield his charisma.)
And we're trained for these scenarios. It'll be easier for us to acclimate than the others. "People like us." (automatically, his hand comes to rest on jeane's side, ensuring she doesn't topple over in its overzealous attack on his pantleg. he loves her already, which shows in the gentle, upward crease of his brow. with his opposite hand, he types out a message on his device—a check-in with spock.)
Excuse me. I'm not trying to be rude, it's just protocol to give the Lieutenant an update every fifteen minutes. I'm not supposed to be on missions yet. (this is bound to get tiresome, but he seems content to follow spock's orders—especially when he's been allowed to come out with travis.) ... so, uh, did you come with the cat? You seemed to imply she was already here, but I didn't think to ask before.