[NVC Day 27] -- [Open Office] -- [Open to All]

[kirktastic]

With the sentencing over, the Enterprise would soon be leaving Sha'Kwai and returning to its original mission. By this point, Jim was ready for it. He wanted off the planet, his wanderlust getting the better of it. It was the longest stretch of time he had spent in once place minus his years at the Academy - always moving, always traveling, wanting

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[original_fine]

It was an unorthodox way of holding office hours, but Jim couldn't argue with the impulse. Why didn't they have a deck? He and Spock had, fortunately, showing up during a lull, and Jim was glad to see that Kirk looked better than he had. Maybe they'd gotten someone to fix what had gone terribly wrong.

"Jim?" he called out from the door as he entered. "Sorry. Captain!"

[original_fine]

It worked, as well as anything. Jim nodded, his smile softening.

"I'll miss you, Jim," he said. "It's been... once in a lifetime."

[kirktastic]

That made him smile and he nodded. "It... once in a lifetime isn't even the word. I'm going to miss you too." He couldn't help his sheepish expression.

[original_fine]

"Well," Jim said. "We'll be in touch, anyway. I'd wish you luck, but you don't need it."

[kirktastic]

"You'll still be in this universe, and we'll always be reachable. Don't be strangers." Kirk gave a familiar smile to them both. "We're leaving in three days, early, if you want that ride over."

[original_fine]

Jim nodded. "Thanks," he said. "We'll let you know." He grinned. "Can't ever really be strangers, right?"

[kirktastic]

Sometimes, they could be, in thought.

"Nope," Kirk said readily, grinning right back. He stood up, as it seemed a good place to end it, though he wondered about maybe talking to Spock later. He gave a glance to the Vulcan, wondering if his parting their pseudo-bond was why Spock seemed... almost cold, even for a Vulcan.

"...good luck, both of you."

[original_fine]

Jim stood--the interview was clearly over. Spock stood with him.

"You too," he said. "And thanks."