.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.

[hellofist]

... Are you sick?

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

[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.

[enchangement]

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

[VOICE]

[captain_jtkirk]

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

[captain_jtkirk]

[It's just a hangover. ]

No I'll be fine.

[captain_jtkirk]

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

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

[VOICE]

[primogen_vampirate]

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

[captain_jtkirk]

... seriously kidnapped?

[enchangement]

You are kidnapped. You are dehydrated. Equal seriousness.

[enchangement]

Overwhelming imbibing of fermented beverages.

He was drunk. Now he's not.

[hellofist]

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

[VOICE]

[captain_jtkirk]

I'd settle for a name.

[captain_jtkirk]

I'd rather find another drink if that's true.

[VOICE]

[primogen_vampirate]

A name? Horatio. That's a name. And David.

But perhaps you were looking for mine?

[captain_jtkirk]

I'll be fine.

I take it you're kidnapped too? Who's this someone?

suddenly, video

[enchangement]

Scarcity is the name of the equation. [ Get some water in you.

River turns her communicator on. Close up of face, followed by arm's-length shot of upper body. ]

This person is River who is that person?

[VOICE]

[captain_jtkirk]

I'll tell you mine if you tell me yours.

[VOICE]

[primogen_vampirate]

Tit for tat. Seems rather reasonable.

Mina. Doctor Mina Barrett.

[hellofist]

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

Oh. Body makes sense, now.

suddenly, video

[captain_jtkirk]

[He can't decide if he wants to flirt with you because you are kinda weird.]

Jim Kirk.

It's a... pleasure.

[hellofist]

Might be hard. People looted, probably took... all the alcohol.

[enchangement]

Ethanol poisoning. [ River gives a sage nod. ] Water. Carbohydrates. Proteins. If we can find any.

[hellofist]

[Wait a second. We?]

Are we... adopting him? Like stray?

suddenly, video

[enchangement]

[ She'll either laugh or stare at this rate. ]

Hello, Jim.

It's an unpleasant shock and a headache too.