.001 | Day 46 | video

[captain_jtkirk]

[It's not the first time he's woken up with no memory of how he got there, but this is the first time he's ever been mugged and given a wrist communicator in its place.

So this is all... fun.

When the video clicks on, Kirk looks hungover and there's a bruise along the underside of his jaw, and he's not squinting because it's bright out and that hurts his eyes, what are you talking about.]

Alright, good joke. Very funny.

Where am I really and how did I get here? And I'd like my credit chip back.

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[VOICE]

[primogen_vampirate]

[Have a wry, droll British voice. Young-ish, from the tone. But it's hard to tell.]

Darling, no one gets the credit they deserve around here.

[VOICE]

[captain_jtkirk]

I can't imagine why. [Wry, because what do you mean the drunken prank playing business isn't fulfilling.]

[VOICE]

[primogen_vampirate]

I would say "welcome," but that does feel rather vulgar.

[hellofist]

... Are you sick?

[Because she can tell you're kind of messed up and wow do you read like you're sick.]

[captain_jtkirk]

[It's just a hangover. ]

No I'll be fine.

[hellofist]

Well... Stuck here, now. Should find place... to rest.

[enchangement]

Overwhelming imbibing of fermented beverages.

He was drunk. Now he's not.

[hellofist]

[Thank god she says the drunk part, the rest of it would have been lost.]

Oh. Body makes sense, now.

[stiling]

Sssssssssssssomeone had a long night...!

They're not lying, you know. One thing you do get as a bonus. The right and actual name of where they drop you off.

[captain_jtkirk]

[Eyeroll, really. Has no one seen a hangover before?]

Still not that helpful, since I've never heard of it before.

[stiling]

Neither's anyone else here, really, not 'til we showed up. Which makes you pretty shit out of luck, my friend. Sorry about that.

[enchangement]

Kidnapped. For someone's amusement but not your own.

[captain_jtkirk]

... seriously kidnapped?

[enchangement]

You are kidnapped. You are dehydrated. Equal seriousness.

[manofiron]

Yeah, see, I thought it'd make for a good joke too. Surprise abduction to Dimension X sounds like a regular laugh riot. But actually, it kind of sucks.

[captain_jtkirk]

Only kind of?

[manofiron]

I was trying to be optimistic. You know, friendly welcome, that kind of thing. But hey, pessimism's all right too. Duly noted.

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[charring]

You know what? This place is fucked up. [This is mostly to herself, the angry grumbling of a redhead who is sitting with her fingers pinching the bridge of her nose. She also doesn't know this dumb thing is recording so it's at a wonky angle.]

I don't get it. All these people show up yet no one can find an exit. This is some epic bullshit.

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[captain_jtkirk]

Maybe everyone's just really bad at hide and go seek so far.

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[agentx13]

Sadly, no one's joking.

You've been kidnapped, just as the rest of us have been. We don't know who's done it, we don't know why. We have people here from different times and different universes. We're undergoing a food shortage at the moment with no idea how long it will last.

My name is Sharon Carter. If there's anything I can do, let me know. I'd advise you to find a warm place to stay and a some more clothes. People are generally willing to help around here.

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[captain_jtkirk]

[Your competent answer is a turn on.]

Jim Kirk.

Thank you, even if that is... not very great news overall.

[gloryisbullshit]

[Credit chip! That's our kind of language, thank you!] Wai-wait, though, papi, a little quid pro quo, that's civilized society--

Where are you from?

[captain_jtkirk]

Iowa. [What of it, fight him bro. Iowa's a raging space hub.]

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[evolv]

I hear you're making your way over to house 17. I'll try to find an aspirin for you. Glass of water, definitely.

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[captain_jtkirk]

[... you people here are actually really nice.]

Um, thanks. Really.