First Officer's Log, Stardate ????.1

[overemotionally]

[Video]

[The video comes on and Jim Kirk is looking around at the screen, not focusing on the camera yet--he's examining the layout. His piercing blue eyes look even more vibrant because of the redness rimming them. He hasn't slept much the past couple of nights after getting there between stressing about what was happening right before he got pulled here and the poor sleep quality one associated with heavy drinking. Nightmares didn't help either. Kirk was not taking this well at all. His anger has faded by this point into restlessness and exhaustion and when his restlessness wasn't able to be channeled, his self-destructive habits tended to make a showing. He hasn't felt anywhere close to this in quite a while.

When he finally focuses on the screen itself and speaks, his voice is somewhat raspy, but he puts on a shadow of his usually bright smile. If you've seen him before, he definitely looks like hell.]

Hey. 'M new around here. Jim Kirk.

If anyone could point me in the direction of a library with or someone that has any texts on advanced quantum mechanics, let me know.

[It was something to do. If he could be pulled into this place, technology had to exist to get him back. He'd find it, and the first place to start was to see just how different the physics between this universe and his were.]

Also, anyone up for a spar? Or street fight, I don't care which.

[He knew he didn't want to try out his laser power, but his matter manipulation? He was interested in how he could use that in hand-to-hand. Plus he needed to blow off some steam in a way that wouldn't end in a hangover at some point. In fact, he'd welcome the physical exertion and pain. He pauses a little longer, thinking of how he wanted to phrase something, but in the end, scraps it.]

Let me know.

[He turns the feed off.]


[ooc: If anyone wants to interact with Jim his first night there at a bar drinking, check out his test drive thread here!. I will still be tagging it!]

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[dendarii]

... You look like hell, Jim.

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[overemotionally]

[He can't even think of anything terribly clever as a retort.]

"Hell" compared to my usual or objectively "like hell"? Big difference.

[A sad attempt at a self-deprecating joke]

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[cleptes]

Looking to vent some frustration?

[She's assuming that is the reason for him wanting a sparring partner.]

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[overemotionally]

[Well hello there. Kirk's appreciating the video function already.]

And keep my skills sharp.

[Kirk wasn't really interested in technique though. He just wanted to hurt and cause a bit of hurt.]

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[stealwithit]

... James?

Wow, aren't you a sight for sore eyes.

[ kasumi no this isn't the same kirk, girl ]

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[overemotionally]

[He quirks up an eyebrow.]

Do I know you?

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[enucleation]

I'm up for sparring, but before that, I need some details.

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[overemotionally]

What about?

[Voice]

[herstarlight]

You are new and immediately you seek to spar? Might I suggest getting your bearings first?

[Voice]

[overemotionally]

I've had more than enough of getting my bearings.

[He's had enough of thinking about the situation to be honest. He'd rather digest it little by little during his sober periods.]

[vorbarra]

I see you've moved onto the other traditional Vor method of coping.

[overemotionally]

And what would that be?

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[chiroptophobic]

Why quantum mechanics?

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[overemotionally]

I wanna see how far things have come here. Double check a few fundamental variables.

[Knowing what properties of the universe he had to work with was important if he was going to go any further with this little pet project of his.]

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[chancetoatone]

[The Drell nods as the feed initializes.]

Hello, Jim. My name is Thane.

[A pause.] I'm afraid I don't know know any quantum mechanics personally, but training is important. I would be willing.

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[overemotionally]

When and where?

[Sorry Thane, he'll be better when he's not a hot mess.]

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[abadidea]

[He happens to be a specialist, Jim.]

I know a thing or two about jump drives. [Specialist. He's just modest.] I'm Isaac Clarke, Systems Engineer. What do you need?

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[overemotionally]

[Fabulous, Jim would love to talk shop when he's not reverting to bad self-destructive habits when things are out of his control.]

Oh yeah? I need something to start with--ground zero to see if what I know can even be applied here.

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[quaerit]

[ Jesus Christ, that's James Kirk.

Okay, play it cool, try not to over-nerd this situation... ]

Well, I can certainly point you to the library. I have a few texts focused on string theory and wormholes that I could give you, in the meantime. If that's where your interest is.

[ And not, like, generalised advanced theoretical physics. That's not really Gansey's area; he just likes to dip his toe in.

He's also managing to look concerned. As someone used to insomnia, he recognizes the effects of not sleeping when he sees them. ]

If you don't mind my saying, though, you don't look like you're in a state to fight anyone. How long have you been here, Mr Kirk?

[ He has always wanted to say that. He's still definitely playing it cool, though. ]

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[overemotionally]

I don't need those yet. Gen quant is what I'm after.

[Ah shit he can see that look in this person's eye. He doesn't want the sympathy at all. Even less does he want someone he doesn't know making those comments.]

A couple of days, and I'll be the one to be the judge of that, thanks.

[The last bit has a sharp bite to it.

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[helpline]

New flatmate who I've seen around! [ a BIG GRIN look at someone who looks aokay ] I'm the Doctor, let's talk quantum mechanics.

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[overemotionally]

[Every time he's come in he's been pretty shitfaced doc sorry. He doesn't recognize you. He quirks an eyebrow. This guy is way too cheery right now.]

Uh...you have a text around?

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[failureisntachoice]

Are you looking to train or get energy out of your system?

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[overemotionally]

The two don't have to be mutually exclusive.

[instars]

Hello.

I have some books. But most of the libraries around here carry more copies of Dusk than they do of complex quantum physics.

[overemotionally]

[He has no idea what Dusk is.

Oh right, this was during the time period when books were much more of a thing.]

Is there a university around here then?

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[morethan084]

[Ah. A familiar face she had run into not that long ago.]

Hey. Not sure if you remember me considering...

[Considering he had a lot to drink.]

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[overemotionally]

[He frowns at her. He got drunk, he didn't hit his head and get retrograde amnesia, thanks.]

I remember you. Skye.

[Well, he was already doing better than usual. He typically didn't remember a name after everything was said and done after a night at a bar.]

[melavasomniar]

Everyone's always so eager to fight when they get here. What ever happened to relaxing with tea and a book?

HELLO INQUISITOR A+

[overemotionally]

If that's what you thought of when you were brought here, I want a bit of whatever you're drinking.

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[pobrecisco]

[ Holy shit HOLY FUCKING SHIT that's motherfucking James Kirk. Cisco watches his video post a couple of times through, genuinely in awe. He takes back every negative thing he's ever said or thought about being stuck here (which admittedly, wasn't that much to begin with, he kinda likes it here), because the Porter just brought in one of his goddamn heroes. Forgive him if he looks a little star-struck when he turns his video on. ]

Uh. The library at the Heropa University campus has some pretty good books... Anything you're, uh, looking for in particular?

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[overemotionally]

[He cocks an eyebrow at the look on his face. Weird.]

Just standard quantum.

[mightthinkthat]

Aren't you a pretty picture?

[overemotionally]

If I wanted your opinion I'd've asked.

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[rathercommon]

[ Wow. This guy looks...well, like a disaster on two legs, honestly. But Miles and Gregor seem to know him and like him, so he can't be...

No, scratch that. He's even more likely to be a mess. ]

So, what's your definition of a street fight?

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[overemotionally]

Fight that's less about technique and more about blowing off steam or causing pain.

[A very small smirk.]

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[keep_nothing]

[ Her eyebrows raise as she looks him over via visual feed, which might be making it worse in all fairness though she doubts it. She gives a pleasant, somewhat subdued smile. It seems her boys know him and it's past time she started meeting other people here too. ]

Hello, Jim. I think one of those requests is not like the other, though I might be able to help with one.

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[overemotionally]

[He sees that look of surprise and is not happy about it.]

I'm going to take a stab and guess you're not going to help me with sparring.

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[wizzardly]

You're looking for a fight? From a bunch of people who have been handed out mag - [wait, no, that's not what it's called here] - powers and things? There are quicker ways to commit suicide, you know. More painless ones, I'd even wager, if you're so tired of life already.

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[overemotionally]

[What the hell was with the people around here jumping to conclusions? First Miles made him sound like an alcoholic, now this person was making him sound suicidal. His voice is mostly exasperated with a hint of anger and impatience.]

I'm not suicidal. Okay?

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[sassguard]

What can you do?

[ In a fight, he means, or maybe with powers. His tone doesn't betray any particular judgement either way, just a genuine curiosity. ]

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[overemotionally]

Mostly military hand-to-hand combat training. I don't have to get fancy though.

[He was an assistant instructor in advanced hand to hand for Starfleet so he's no slouch at least.]

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[penthesileia]

[The young woman seems to be eyeing the feed with a sense of unease. Or possibly judgment.] Looking for a street fight is historically not an activity broadcast to the world at large.

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[overemotionally]

[Well she is a welcome sight on his device.]

Disapprove? [He says this in a tone indicating that he's mocking her a bit.]

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[boobwindow]

[ Costumed superheroine get. ]

You sure you're up for a spar? You look like you need the rest first.

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[overemotionally]

I'll decide that.

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[superposition]

[haaaay did somebody say advanced quantum mechanics. he actually fails to recognize the name right off the bat, because lbr he has not watched star trek in at least 20 years and it is not on his mind.]

Bit of a brains and brawn type, are you? [He doesn't wait for an answer to that.] What are you looking for, specifically? I'm sure I can answer some of your questions, provided they're brief.

[like, he does have the books, buuut he also has his own corrections to the books.]

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[overemotionally]

[ohaaaaaay. He cocks an eyebrow at the brain and brawns comment. Not the first time he got a comment like that.]

They're not brief.

I want to cross-check every major variable and equation available in this universe to see if I can find any differences between here and back where I'm from.