Captain James T. Kirk (
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[Jim knows something's gone wrong the moment the whizzing incandescent sparks of the transporter beam fade from his vision.
Since when does a farming community have an ornate library?
He turns to his right to demand a report from Spock... but Spock's not there. To his left, to find McCoy's not there either.
He reaches for his communicator but its heft is unfamiliar in his hand. It's not his. But it's obviously a communication device of some sort. He fiddles with it, manages to turn on the voice broadcasting.]
Kirk to Enterprise, come in. Enterprise, are you receiving me?
[A pause as he waits for an answer and gets none. He tries a different tack.]
Cassiopeia 3 Colony, this is Captain Kirk, do you copy?
[That clearly doesn't get him what he wants, either. There's a faint sigh, the sort that comes when someone's preparing themselves to speak, and then the video comes on. Jim is perfectly in frame, looking directly into the device, shoulders straight, and he speaks with confidence and authority that almost don't seem to fit with his obvious youth. Clearly he's done this before.]
This is Captain James T. Kirk of the Federation Starship Enterprise. I respectfully request an audience, whether via this communication device or in person, with a member of the governing body, ruler, or other authority of this location, or their designated representative.
This place was not my intended destination. If I've arrived here in error, I will need some information to help me figure out how to correct it. If I was purposefully brought here, please accept my gratitude for arriving unharmed, but I obviously have questions about the conditions surrounding my transport and I would like to negotiate the terms of my return.
[He pauses again, and his expression softens. This is clearly less Official Command Officer Business, and more a casual, polite request.]
...I appear to be in a library. If someone could tell me how to get out, and where to find the people I need to talk to, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Since when does a farming community have an ornate library?
He turns to his right to demand a report from Spock... but Spock's not there. To his left, to find McCoy's not there either.
He reaches for his communicator but its heft is unfamiliar in his hand. It's not his. But it's obviously a communication device of some sort. He fiddles with it, manages to turn on the voice broadcasting.]
Kirk to Enterprise, come in. Enterprise, are you receiving me?
[A pause as he waits for an answer and gets none. He tries a different tack.]
Cassiopeia 3 Colony, this is Captain Kirk, do you copy?
[That clearly doesn't get him what he wants, either. There's a faint sigh, the sort that comes when someone's preparing themselves to speak, and then the video comes on. Jim is perfectly in frame, looking directly into the device, shoulders straight, and he speaks with confidence and authority that almost don't seem to fit with his obvious youth. Clearly he's done this before.]
This is Captain James T. Kirk of the Federation Starship Enterprise. I respectfully request an audience, whether via this communication device or in person, with a member of the governing body, ruler, or other authority of this location, or their designated representative.
This place was not my intended destination. If I've arrived here in error, I will need some information to help me figure out how to correct it. If I was purposefully brought here, please accept my gratitude for arriving unharmed, but I obviously have questions about the conditions surrounding my transport and I would like to negotiate the terms of my return.
[He pauses again, and his expression softens. This is clearly less Official Command Officer Business, and more a casual, polite request.]
...I appear to be in a library. If someone could tell me how to get out, and where to find the people I need to talk to, I'd greatly appreciate it.
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I'm sorry sir, but I don't think any of the authorities or representatives here would show up by request to speak with anyone. Especially not to negotiate terms of returning home.
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Let me guess: the same thing happened to you, and you've been stuck here.
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video;
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They grabbed you, too?
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I haven't seen any of your people around.
i think you're the only one here from Enterprise or Voyager or Stargazer or any of them .
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I'm not familiar with the Voyager or Stargazer.
Are you with the Federation?
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#nailedit
omg get ready
oh god
ahahahaha
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A starship? As in outer space?
[Being from 1951, it's three more years before Sputnik will be launched. The idea of anything like that is unbelievable. The best he can conclude is this James Kirk may be a madman.]
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Jim nods, offering a faint, polite smile.]
That's right. I'm commander of a deep-space exploratory mission.
Am I... no longer in Federation space?
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[...which she may or may not know something about.]
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...Why, what's wrong with the library?
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Welcome back, Captain! You won't remember, but you were here for a bit about a year ago, give or take. You're not going to be able to get a hold of whatever brought us here, but I can fill you in a bit, if you'd like.
[He's trying to go slowly, really. At least he's friendly enough about it, like he's had to have this conversation many, many times before and had to re-explain things to many, many others who returned with a huge gap in their memories. ]
I'm a James too -- James Potter, at your service.
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You're right, James--I don't recall ever being here before. I'd appreciate being filled in.
I prefer Jim, when I'm among friends.
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Keep it together, Krissy. Calm, cool, collected. He doesn't need to know that you're a Star Trek fan. That won't end well.]
There aren't any terms for return. We're stuck here until whoever is calling the shots sends us back.
[Then she frowns a little, really hoping she misunderstood his last part.]
And did you just ask how to get out of a library? Because it sure sounds that way and, if so, I reserve all rights to mock you until the end of forever.
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[He shrugs slightly at the camera.]
I'm at least a couple of floors up and I don't see a door. I wasn't sure if there was some secret custom here like "go out the window" or "watch out for the guards" or "keep your butt right there until someone comes for you".
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He backs out of the closet, standing up a bit too soon, so there's a loud thud and the Doctor appears on the screen rubbing his head while frowning. ]
Blimey, that hurt. [ But he quickly turns his frown into a grin and he waves at Kirk's image. ]
Sorry, but if you're trying to reach your ship or your crew, it won't work.
[ Oh, wait, it seems he's realized that already, so he goes for another angle: ]
And, if I were you, I wouldn't hold your breath for anyone with any sort of power or responsibility to answer. Oh, they might come on the network for a bit, but only when they want to, and not when one of us tries calling them out.
[ Now he just looks apologetic. ]
I'm sorry, I know it's a lot to take in.
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[He nods, grim.]
Somehow I'm not surprised. I figured it didn't hurt to try.
And thanks; it is a lot but I appreciate having the information.
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Video;
[ Both of Chilton's eyebrows are raised, and the overall impression he gives off is that he finds the overall intelligence of this man somewhat wanting. ]
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Video -> Action
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life just got in the way, things happen, i'm totally back now, though
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James T. Kirk.
James Tiberius Kirk?
And not the...Old-school Shatner version with the ridiculous stilted dialogue (he'd loved that as a kid). No. No, this is the new version, that one movie that was okay, even if the tech in it completely threw him out of immersion.
James T. Kirk. In Wonderland. For a moment he kind of understands how that kid had felt meeting Tony himself, even though Tony's reaction is more one of surprise than awe and hero-worship. Because c'mon: There is absolutely no way Captain Kirk is really here. No way. And if he is, Tony is officially done.]
Yeah, sorry there, Jim, but you're stuck like two-day old gum to the bottom of a shoe. Just like the rest of us.
For now.
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[But wait, wait. "For now." That's the kind of thing that gets Jim's attention, the kind of talk he likes to hear. He gives the video a closer look, trying to size up the man at the other end; as it shifts in his hand, oh look, there's a glimpse of gold tunic and Starfleet insignia on his chest.]
Is there a plan?
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Pretty sure you already figured it out, but all of us are here arrived in error. Ain't the Cassiopeia gonna copy nothing around here, either. [ sorry, jimbo. the place kinda sucks. ]
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Any idea why we're here? What they want with us?
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Welcome to Wonderland, sir.
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Thank you, miss. Are you one of my fellow stranded people?
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He smiles politely, though with the slightest hint of amusement as he connects via video. ]
Good evening, Captain. I assume others have already filled you in on our situation, but I'm happy to answer any other questions you might have.
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Do we have any idea why we've been brought here? To what end?
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...I ...huh.
Nice to meet you Captain.
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Thank you. It's nice to meet you, too.
What's your name?
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video; welp this cr needs to start happening
You might not want to seek out authorities. You're in Wonderland, and if there are threats about heads rolling, this is the one place I wouldn't take them lightly. Or figuratively.
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Thanks. I'll take it under advisement.
...Wonderland? Really and truly?
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