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[mintjulep]

This is Leonard McCoy, Chief Medical Officer aboard the USS Enterprise. Bridge, do you copy?

[ There’s a man in science blue standing next to the fountain, looking cold and grumpy as he shakes his device. ]

Damn interference… Enterprise, this is McCoy. I don’t know what the hell happened with those infernal transporters, but I’m damn sure I ain’t where I’m supposed to be. Scott, can you hear me? Jim? Uhura? Sulu? Chekov? Chapel? Anyone?

… Spock?

[ Nothing, not even the hobgoblin. Dammit. ]

Right, well. Looks like I’ll try and blend in. Christmas music and all...

[ Except since his communicator couldn’t reach the Enterprise, it broadcasted his conversation to the entire city instead… ]

Comments

audio;

[mintjulep]

"Typically."

[ It's a nice goal, really, but McCoy's none too pleased about being here and it's making him look at everything like it's out to get him. ]

No, I don't suppose it is.

[ But that doesn't mean he has to like it. ]

audio;

[dr_conscience]

[Which is, of course, his right to feel. Still, maybe a shift in topic isn't the worst idea. Something more productive, maybe.]

Of more immediate concern... have you been pointed towards the welcome center? Or at least a coat?

audio;

[mintjulep]

[ Productivity is always appreciated, as far as McCoy is concerned. ]

Someone's bringing me a spare coat. I haven't heard anything about the welcome center, though.

audio;

[dr_conscience]

Well, that should be to the east from the fountain and carousel. It's run by some of the citizens here - they can help you out with any other essentials you may need, and give you a place to stay for a while.

audio;

[mintjulep]

East. [ There's movement again, McCoy going to look out the window of the coffee shop he's stationed in. ] Got it. Thanks.

[ At least this place is organized. ]

audio;

[dr_conscience]

Not a problem.

[And, for what little good it might do - though he imagines beaming in from the Enterprise gets you plenty of fast friends...]

And... if there's anything you need, feel free to ask -- well. Anything I can do, anyway. [Because if knew a way out, he wouldn't be talking to you right now.]

audio;

[mintjulep]

[ It probably does, but let's be honest -- how many can put up with how grumpy McCoy comes off on a daily basis? ]

I appreciate it.

[ A pause. ]

Really.

[ Because he's well aware of the fact that he's not the easiest to get along with. ]