A Long-Overdue Conversation [for losthunter]

[boldygoing]

The captain's quarters on the Enterprise are warmly lit this evening, the door sealed for privacy by the captain's order. Unlike precious times he's been expecting a visitor off the record, the chess set is put away on one of his shelves, the low table in the living quarters topped with a bottle of wine and two empty glasses.

Jim gives his quarters yet another sweep for clutter, knowing damn well there isn't any, and that even if there was, his visitor wouldn't care. It wouldn't be the first time he's seen how much of a disaster area Jim's room can be.

Stop stalling, Kirk.

Jim takes a slow breath and lets it out, then sends a signal to Hunter. Coast is clear. Come over when you're ready.

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[losthunter]

"Just promise that we won't go weeks without seeing each other again." Because Hunter doesn't think he could handle that.

He accepts the Starfleet officer package. But he is sure that they can make this work.

[boldygoing]

Jim's not sure he can guarantee that, out here in the unknown, but he can at least do the next best thing. "If it's in my power," he promises.