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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

[mintjulep]

They don't show their faces much, do they? Or give straight answers when they do?

[likeboudica.livejournal.com]

That is quite true. And I haven't -- sought them out.

[mintjulep]

Suppose you wouldn't, if you prefer it here. [ It's not judgment, more like an outloud musing of his thoughts. ]

[likeboudica.livejournal.com]

Yes. [ And she almost feels a little guilty for that, but-- not really. ] But I know that many people do not like it here at all.

[mintjulep]

All depends on circumstances back home, I'm sure. [ Or the people they've met here -- if being stuck here outweighs the desire to return, he's not going to try and change their minds. Not yet, anyway. ] I'm just not too terribly comfortable with bein' kidnapped when I've got an entire ship to keep healthy.

[likeboudica.livejournal.com]

Oh. You needn't worry about that. Time does not pass in your home world while you are here, so when you return, it will be like you have never left.

[ And that is not something she likes to think about, but there you go. ]

[mintjulep]

... How is that possible?

[likeboudica.livejournal.com]

I don't know.

[mintjulep]

Time shouldn't stop just because we've been pulled somewhere else. [ Unless they are actually gods... ]

[likeboudica.livejournal.com]

But people who have gone home and returned here have confirmed it.

[mintjulep]

How often does that happen?

[likeboudica.livejournal.com]

I'm not certain. [ A pause. ] I'm very sorry that I cannot be of more help, Doctor.

[mintjulep]

It's all right. You've been plenty of help. I should apologize for takin' up your time.

[likeboudica.livejournal.com]

Oh. That is not something you would need to apologise for, Doctor. [ A beat, and then a smile. ] I quite enjoy speaking to people. Particularly if they are nice.

[mintjulep]

[ McCoy gives her a smile back. Nice girl. ] Well, thank you for the compliment. It's one of the nice things I've heard lately.

[likeboudica.livejournal.com]

[ Ducking her head a little. ] I know the City is not the most welcoming of all places.

[mintjulep]

The people've been fine. [ Mostly. ] Maybe you set a good example.

[ Or they don't know him well enough to call him grumpy. Whatever. ]

[likeboudica.livejournal.com]

The people are by far my favourite thing about the City.

[mintjulep]

[ He chuckles. ] Sounds like they're all interesting, if nothin' else.

[likeboudica.livejournal.com]

Yes, certainly. [ And accepting. ]