boldygoing: (Serious captain)
James Tiberius Kirk ([personal profile] boldygoing) wrote2017-05-23 04:02 pm
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Giving the Tour [for losthunter]

It has been a week or two since the Enterprise was in any kind of condition to entertain visitors. A supply run here, a survey mission there, nothing close to casual enough for Captain Kirk to justify setting aside a little time to have a guest aboard, his days taken up by the duties of command. And certainly not out in the middle of deep space, where an unexpected visitor would be more likely to be seen as a stowaway or intruder, no matter if the captain vouched for them or not.

But it has been six months since the crew's last chance for shore leave, so after the debriefings are complete, Starfleet Command gives the slightly weary crew a brief three days off while the ship's systems are inspected and recalibrated. And it's a perfect opportunity to make good on his offer from a while ago.

Jim sits at a shuttle terminal in downtown San Francisco, a gold-shirt in a small sea of red and blue, all Starfleet personnel waiting to be taken up to various starships in orbit or in Spacedock. He knows it might be a few minutes before Hunter arrives, and keeps himself busy reviewing reports on a padd, keeping an eye out for the distinctive tattoos of his invited guest.


[OOC: Image links to replace invalid links below:
Spacedock
USS Enterprise
Warp core
Officer's lounge]
losthunter: (one piece of the puzzle)

[personal profile] losthunter 2017-05-25 02:11 pm (UTC)(link)
"That is very true." Hunter has to laugh softly. Due to Kendra's magic, there had been a experience of him actually being 'pulled' into her eyes, and seeing illusions of something that she wanted to tell him. But that story will wait for another time.

He looks around the control room again. Noting all the controls and the different people working at them, he assumes that must be how they fly the giant ship.

"You must have a great team."
losthunter: (awe and inspiring)

[personal profile] losthunter 2017-05-25 02:24 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well those personality conflicts happen in any line of work." Hunter notes softly. It was also nice that so far, they haven't had anyone who really took a 'second look' at him. Hunter is used to people openly reacting with curiosity or surprise to see the prominent tattoos on his face.

"And I am sure none of them would ever trade you in."
losthunter: (moment to myself)

[personal profile] losthunter 2017-05-25 02:44 pm (UTC)(link)
"I can't imagine that kind of bond." Hunter has friends, but he doesn't have that connection of people through his work. Sure, he knows most of the gallery owners, but there is no deep connection there.

"The youngest and the hottest crew?" He teases lightly.
losthunter: (witness the wonders)

[personal profile] losthunter 2017-05-25 02:56 pm (UTC)(link)
"Gorgeous enough to all be movie stars." Hunter winks playfully.

He is glad that he was able to see this for himself. Even though the ship isn't traveling through space right now, the experience is still one-of-a-kind for him. And especially getting to see Jim in his captain chair. He has a little bit more respect for the other man. And he can see the respect that his crew has for him too. The most amazing thing about Jim's job is that he gets to change destiny. He gets to explore the unknown and make great discoveries.

"Did I tell you that you are amazing?" His voice is soft. Loving.
losthunter: (seeking my soulmate)

[personal profile] losthunter 2017-05-25 03:13 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yeah..." Hunter takes one more look around the ship. There have been so many things that have inspired him today.

"I hope you saved the best for last." He smiled.
losthunter: (time to reveal my face)

[personal profile] losthunter 2017-05-25 03:20 pm (UTC)(link)
"Thank you..." Hunter nervously laughs. He is not used to seeing no expression on a person's face. Especially as a portrait artist, when it is those expressions that inspire new creations. "It was nice meeting you."
losthunter: (entwine your hands with mine)

[personal profile] losthunter 2017-05-25 03:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Hunter runs a hand over his own head, nodding slightly. "My first time meeting someone who didn't show their emotions at all. His poker face must be killer."

"I study faces for a living. I use those little emotions to express myself in my art. And it just threw me a little."

He takes Jim's hands in his. "I hope I didn't make an ass out of myself."
losthunter: (introspective into my soul)

[personal profile] losthunter 2017-05-25 03:41 pm (UTC)(link)
"I honestly couldn't tell if I was being weighed and judged, or not." Hunter shrugs his shoulders a little.

"You have a great connection with him. Just by non-verbal gestures, he knew what you wanted."
losthunter: (one piece of the puzzle)

[personal profile] losthunter 2017-05-25 03:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Hunter arches an eyebrow at Jim's assessment of what Spock was curious about. Obviously their connection is quite strong for Jim to know exactly what was going on in the Vulcan's mind.

He isn't phased by the comment about Jim's reputation. And is a little flattered that Jim considered Hunter special enough to bring him to the control deck, when others had not been given the same invitation.

"Mind meld? Is that sort of like telepathy?"
losthunter: (careful thought before speaking)

[personal profile] losthunter 2017-05-25 03:56 pm (UTC)(link)
"So, my concern he was trying to read my mind was all in my head." Hunter chuckles.
losthunter: (flashing a handsome smile)

[personal profile] losthunter 2017-05-25 04:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Hunter is very impressed by how spacious Jim's quarters are. He was expecting something a little smaller, in all honestly.

He walks around the living area portion of the cabin, checking out the desk and chair (and half wondering if that half-wall could support a bookcase). He pauses at the multi-level chessboard. "Okay... I have never played it in this format."

He is also curious about the half-hidden side of the room. He had to smile at the gold and black sheets. And feels a warmth in his belly again at spotting the bracelet and the A Tale of Two Cities on his bedside table.

"This is very nice."
losthunter: (smirking at your silliness)

[personal profile] losthunter 2017-05-25 05:25 pm (UTC)(link)
"I am not going to back down from a challenge," Hunter takes another closer look at the chessboard. He is very curious about the different platforms.

Turning his attention back to the bedside half of the room, Hunter nods to the two doors. "I am guessing one of those leads to a washroom?"

He slides past Jim, close as possible, and has to run his fingers over the gold and black sheets. "And are these because of your rank, or just because you like the color scheme?" It is a good question to ask, if he is planning to surprise Jim with a few gifts later.
losthunter: (entwine your hands with mine)

[personal profile] losthunter 2017-05-25 05:40 pm (UTC)(link)
"Man, I can't imagine sharing those facilities." Jim has been to Hunter's place. He has seen the large washroom, that comes complete with a double shower and a Jacuzzi tub. He is a little spoiled in what he was able to purchase.

Hunter leans into the touch at his lower back. He turns to capture those fingers in his. And pulls Jim towards him. "You do look good in gold and black."

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