Side Game: Dystopia
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startrek_diaryIn the world you are entering, there is a Federation. There is an Enterprise. There is even a Captain Kirk.
But in this world, they are not as you know them.
George Lowther, 27, is the captain of the pirate ship known throughout the galaxy as the Enterprise. Of course, he's not the real George Lowther, and neither was the man before him, a fellow called Chris Pike. They're in the process of trading the identity, so Pike can retire, having made his fortune. The new Lowther, real name James T. Kirk, has hired on a crew, and they're off on their first voyage, affiliated with the Federation of Interstellar Pirates.
So. How's the crew doing? And, of course, who's fucking?
But in this world, they are not as you know them.
George Lowther, 27, is the captain of the pirate ship known throughout the galaxy as the Enterprise. Of course, he's not the real George Lowther, and neither was the man before him, a fellow called Chris Pike. They're in the process of trading the identity, so Pike can retire, having made his fortune. The new Lowther, real name James T. Kirk, has hired on a crew, and they're off on their first voyage, affiliated with the Federation of Interstellar Pirates.
So. How's the crew doing? And, of course, who's fucking?
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Date: 2010-06-02 03:19 am (UTC)Recipient: Pike, Christopher
I like the way you think. Not to, but since when has that stopped me?
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Date: 2010-06-02 03:21 am (UTC)Recipient: Lowther, George
You'll know how to reach me and I'll always answer. But right now, still a few months out? No way in hell anyone but myself gets to know yet. Not even my girl who's coming with knows. Not this far in advance, too dangerous.
I'm not pretending. You're James Tiberius Goddamn Kirk and if you don't eclipse your father and then some I will be throughly disappointed. Stop lying to yourself and living in his shadow and embrace who you really are.
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Date: 2010-06-02 03:21 am (UTC)Recipient: McKenna, Caroline
As long as it's still usable. Let's go with that one.
You know, if you wanted some kind of mark, it could be arranged.
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Date: 2010-06-02 03:24 am (UTC)Recipient: Sulu, Hikaru
So you want to fine me curled up at the foot of your bed... bathing myself? Slowly? Like a good kitty?
What do you have in mind?
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Date: 2010-06-02 03:27 am (UTC)Recipient: Pike, Christopher
Forgive me if I'll believe it when I see it. My gut says you'll end up abandoning me. But my gut says that about everyone.
You've been telling me that since you took me on, and you've never told me what it means. Any chance today is my day?
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Date: 2010-06-02 03:28 am (UTC)Recipient: McKenna, Caroline
Now isn't that a nice mental image.
It's nothing special. Just something I found in the dirt the day I ran off from home. It looked kinda cool so I kept it as a good luck charm. If you want it. I mean, it doesn't have my name on it or anything but you'd always know you were mine when you wear.
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Date: 2010-06-02 03:34 am (UTC)Recipient: Lowther, George
If you really need me, I'll be there. You have my word Jim, believe it as you will.
Getting closer to the day. Concentrate on your crew. This is your ship now, you've seen plenty of how I do things now figure out what your way is. You do that and I'll have a few things to tell you about how we're gonna make sure you go down in the history books because of who you are and not who your family is.
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Date: 2010-06-02 03:35 am (UTC)Recipient: Giotto, Tony
I'm good at what I do for a reason. Never unfortunately. You're a right bastard sometimes.
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Date: 2010-06-02 03:44 am (UTC)Recipient: Pike, Christopher
Hell yeah. And you aren't?
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Date: 2010-06-02 03:45 am (UTC)Recipient: Giotto, Tony
Yes but I'm an honorable right bastard and you're just sleazy bounty hunter.
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Date: 2010-06-02 03:46 am (UTC)Recipient: Pike, Christopher
No, you're a skeavy pirate and I'm an upholder of peace and justice.
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Date: 2010-06-02 03:49 am (UTC)Recipient: Giotto, Tony
Actually, I'm an example of freedom and fairness and you're a trashy tool of the institution.
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Date: 2010-06-02 03:52 am (UTC)Recipient: Pike, Christopher
No, you're an example of living by your own rules and I'm an example of protecting the citizens. And I'm no one's tool, least of which the institution.
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Date: 2010-06-02 03:58 am (UTC)Recipient: Chapel, Christine
You're the head nurse right? Dear god tell me you've been here longer than three days and actually know the arrangement of this place? The files are hell out of order and the supplies lists don't match up and that's just the beginning.
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Date: 2010-06-02 04:00 am (UTC)Recipient: Giotto, Tony
I'm a symbol of change and you're part of the system. They set the bounty and pay the checks, you may work outside their insanity but you still rely on them.
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Date: 2010-06-02 04:02 am (UTC)Recipient: McCoy, Leonard
Well...that depends. Do you want me to lie to you, or would you prefer our relationship was based solely on honesty?
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Date: 2010-06-02 04:06 am (UTC)Recipient: Chapel, Christine
Great. Is there a single person on this damn boat who wasn't recruited yesterday? Fucking hell. Alright, we need to get this place in order before people start getting blown to bits, get 2 people on inventory, at least to do equipment checks, I'll keep at the files and see to anything else that needs doing around here. I want a functioning infirmary.
And for the record: Honesty. I don't suffer fools any more than I have to.
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Date: 2010-06-02 04:08 am (UTC)Recipient: Pike, Christopher
Uh-huh, they set the checks based on how much damage they do, and I pick my targets based on their number of casualties. Face it, Chris, I'm protecting a defenseless populace- heaven knows the 'fleet isn't doing it.
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Date: 2010-06-02 04:09 am (UTC)Recipient: McCoy, Leonard
Not to my knowledge. Got it.
I'll keep that in mind. And for the record: I'm very curious as to how likely it is that I'll get to do a thorough examination of the contents of your pants.
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Date: 2010-06-02 04:13 am (UTC)Recipient: Giotto, Tony
Nice theory. But slightly flawed since I'm their most wanted and my kill count is lowest in the past 10 years of any of their wanted. 'fleet doesn't do shit but protect it's own interests and make the rich richer.
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Date: 2010-06-02 04:17 am (UTC)Recipient: Chapel, Christine
Good.
Fucking christ woman I'm a doctor not a hooker, give me a day before you try to jump me.
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Date: 2010-06-02 04:18 am (UTC)Recipient: Pike, Christopher
You're the exception, not the rule. And look at my last ten catches- the three most recent were low bounties trying to make a name for themselves by rampaging through heavily populated areas. The one before that was personal, but the two before that one were similar cases. My point is, I don't give a damn about the 'fleet's methods for naming bounties. All I care about is getting the most dangerous people out of the way so the universe can be a safe place to live in.
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Date: 2010-06-02 04:19 am (UTC)Recipient: McCoy, Leonard
Anything else you need?
Hell, we're working with pirates. For all we know we could die tomorrow. There isn't time for sweet seductions and frivolous flirting, as much as I wish there were. And you know, you did ask for honesty.
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Date: 2010-06-02 04:23 am (UTC)Recipient: Chapel, Christine
Think, i"m good.
Didn't say I was asking for any of that honey, just a warning. But it sounds like you are asking for that. I did, and as you might be gathering I say some pretty stupid shit sometimes.