[Captain's Office] -- [Open to all]

[kirktastic]

*sits in his office, wondering when he started using it so much, working furiously through much hated paperwork that's backlogged since hell broke loose*

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[just_uhura]

*presses the chime, and stands outside the door patiently, tapping the screen of her PADD*

[kirktastic]

[OOC: We are going to assume this happens after Spock leaves?]

[just_uhura]

(OOC: oops, I totally didn't realize he was in there. But yeah, that works for me!)

[kirktastic]

[OOC: Awesome.]

Come in. *Looks up from the padds all spread out in front of him and a few pieces of actual paper that, from the pencil in his hand, he was writing something down on. He looks exhausted, and there's a very dark bruise peeking out from under the collar of his shirt that looks like it had to hurt.*

Uhura. *A grin despite tiredness.* Looking lovely as always.

[just_uhura]

*enters and moves over to sit across from him, pausing at the sight of yet another bruise. she raises a brow in question, leaning forwards to lift the collar a little more so she can see it all and shakes her head with a sigh* And who gave you that one?

*leans back and sits, placing her PADD on her lap and rolling her eyes goodnaturedly at the comment* A sentiment you Kirks seem to be fond of expressing.

[kirktastic]

Um, Spock gave it to me. The other Spock. Really, really long story. *almost looks... embarrassed*

Was my Dad hitting on you? *changing the subject very quickly*

[just_uhura]

*crosses her arms over her chest, giving him a look as if to say she'll expect a better explanation later, but says nothing more of it*

No. *lips curve into an almost playful smile* And he still managed to get my name before you.

[kirktastic]

Suave bastard. *but the word is said easily enough* If Cupcake hadn't interrupted us, I might have. *just teasing, an old joke at hand*

[just_uhura]

Oh believe me, Cupcake was the least of your problems that night. *her smile drops, and she tilts her head to look at him with a pointed gaze, almost worried* Allow me to get straight to the point. I went to see the other Pike.

[kirktastic]

*looks surprised for a moment, then frowns* ... Did you go with someone or alone?

[just_uhura]

*keeps her gaze steady, sitting up straight and professional* I went alone. And I'd like to request permission to do so again.

[kirktastic]

No. No one else is allowed to go down there alone. I can't believe YOU went down there alone! Of anyone on this ship I thought you'd be smarter then that! *His look is definitely worried hidden behind the reprimand.*

[just_uhura]

I went down there to do my job. *takes a breath to keep her voice level and calm* To gather information for the Captain. And he talked to me. *falters, her gaze dropping down to the floor for a brief moment* He co-operated because I showed compassion and drive, and he said he was willing to talk to me more in the future. He didn't do anything else, he's behind a goddamn barrier and I'm not going to let him mindwash me or anything. I fail to see the issue here.

[kirktastic]

... *Just goes silent, frowning, thinking.*

Don't go down there alone again. Bring someone with you, keep them out of range of his sight. Just... a precaution, okay?

[just_uhura]

I can take care of myself. *but she relaxes a little and settles back in her chair* But I'll take someone from security down there if it'll make you feel better, Captain.

[kirktastic]

It would. *relaxes as well* Tell me everything he told you. *much more captain-y, that tone*