Enjoy yourself with no regrets [Risa]

[erudite_actor]

The smell of salt water and the quiet rush of the waves were a soothing constant in the background. Chris strolled down the boardwalk, restless, searching for something he couldn’t quite put his finger on. Awake early for no good reason, he had slipped out of bed and dressed quietly, padding barefoot out the door with his shoes in hand

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[dctr_mccoy]

Bones was heading in the opposite direction, his arms full of shopping bags when he spotted Chris again.

"Hey," he nodded, looking down at the multiple cups of coffee Chris was carrying. "Thirsty much?" he asked, grinning.

[erudite_actor]

"Guilty," Chris laughed. He'd had two cups already, and couldn't resist juggling the things to one hand so he could steal another sip as they talked. "Though it's not all for me. That cafe down at the corner has the best coffee. I thought I'd take some back to the others."

He glanced down at the bags Bones was carrying. "Looks like you've been busy this morning. Christmas shopping?"

[dctr_mccoy]

"Mostly," Leonard told him, rattling the bags. "Just woke up early, wanted to pick up some things without Jim around." He'd left Jim sleeping, dropping kisses on his shoulder and head before slipping out of the house.

It was beautiful here in the mornings. "How are you guys doing?" he asked, realizing that this was probably even more strange for the actors. "You guys know anything about this place from the movie or show?"

[erudite_actor]

"Yeah, I woke up pretty early, too, and decided on a walk. I should probably do a little shopping of my own later," he replied.

"Not too bad," Chris admitted. It had been another level of strange, transporting off the Enterprise and to a new planet, but he'd found his curiosity sparked by the new place. "Being here on Risa is a little strange, but it's beautiful." He looked out over the water before answering Bones' question. "Of the three of us, I suppose Karl probably would know the most about this place, but I've heard a little."

Chris grinned mischievously at Bones as he continued. "Supposedly it's a pleasure planet? Anything you could possibly want..."

[geekiwi]

Bleary-eyed and slightly unfocused, as a full night of sleep and then some tended to leave him, Karl stumbled into his clothes and down to the hotel lobby in search of food, caffeine, and anybody he knew, not necessarily in that order. It was an ungodly hour but sunshine and rumbling stomachs were not to be denied.

There were a surprising lot of people already in bathing suits with drinks in hand. Karl looked hopefully around for a replicator -- he'd never get tired of ordering things from those -- or sudden convenient tray of muffins, and instead spotted Chris across the room. Several near collisions with giant fruity cocktails and one or two definite arse-gropes later (friendly planet!) and Karl could smell the coffees Chris was holding. Glorious coffee.

"Morning," he said, attempting a winning smile but managing a yawn. "Think I could con you out of one of those?"

[erudite_actor]

The chat with Bones had left Chris in high spirits, not to mention somewhat aroused considering the subject of most of their conversation. He remained seated for a few minutes after the other man left to continue his shopping, content to finish his coffee and compose himself a bit before heading upstairs. The cafe had put the drinks in special insulated cups, guaranteed to keep it piping hot, so the blue-haired girl behind the counter had informed him. Chris expected that neither Karl nor Zach were awake yet, as it was still on the early side.

It was a little surprising, therefore, when he caught sight of Karl stumbling toward him. Chris handed over one of the cups with a grin. "It's yours. There's danishes and other pastries I couldn't quite identify in the bag, but I was assured they're all quite safe for human consumption."

He grinned at Karl's pre-caffeine haze. "I was on my way up, thought I'd bring these to you and Zach. The coffee's amazing."

[geekiwi]

"You're the best," Karl said fervently as he plopped into an empty chair and took one of the waiting cups. Chris was right -- it was good, and tasted a little different from any blend he'd ever had on Earth. Clearly the future appreciated coffee. The glazed croissant-like thing he tried was tasty, too. "Sleep well?" He was muffled by a mouthful of pastry. "Feel like I was in a coma. I think it's something in the air."

Ocean air, like back home. It made you hungry, too.

[erudite_actor]

"Not too bad," Chris told him. "I woke up early and decided to take a walk, clear my head a bit." He bit into a strawberry turnover with a happy sound. "It's gorgeous here. I thought I might do some exploring later, maybe find something to do outside."

"How about you?" It was so beautiful outside, he was itching to get out and explore some of the activities going on. And it was easier to keep busy and not brood outdoors, too. "I was looking over a listing yesterday. There's rock climbing and horseback riding, all kinds of things. Or the beach."