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[ Kirk waits as patiently as he can for a response. Any kind of response. What he gets... is, again, better than he was expecting but also not what he wanted to hear. Or he did. And then he didn't. He honestly doesn't want to try and analyze anything right now outside of what happened.
He shakes his head, starting to use his hands as he talks because he's still trying to make sense of what happened. ]
I honestly don't know why that happened except that I was forced or something -- other people have been acting weird and possessive and trying to keep control over others. I know it sounds like some excuse or made up bullshit but it's the only thing that makes any sense.
When I woke up, I was in control of what I did and said and then, somehow, I... I couldn't control any of it anymore.
He shakes his head, starting to use his hands as he talks because he's still trying to make sense of what happened. ]
I honestly don't know why that happened except that I was forced or something -- other people have been acting weird and possessive and trying to keep control over others. I know it sounds like some excuse or made up bullshit but it's the only thing that makes any sense.
When I woke up, I was in control of what I did and said and then, somehow, I... I couldn't control any of it anymore.
[Okay okay, he gets it. He'll even wince, holding up his hand to just. Shhh, Kirk slow down, stop. The more he talks the more it does sound like excuses, but while Peter hasn't been here as long as most, he's gotten the down low that this place is crazy and shit happens.
Granted shit happens is basically the motto of his life.]
No I get it-- I mean--
[Another sigh and his hand rubs over his face.]
We're cool now, right? Crazy shit aside, figured you were my friend, Jim and guess I'm making sure we're on the same level now? Really not looking forward to any repeats of this.
[God how does he even say this? There's a groan and he just comes out with it.]
Like I didn't lead you on or anything?
[Because he was pretty sure he didn't. That it was all just mutual buddy sex.]
Granted shit happens is basically the motto of his life.]
No I get it-- I mean--
[Another sigh and his hand rubs over his face.]
We're cool now, right? Crazy shit aside, figured you were my friend, Jim and guess I'm making sure we're on the same level now? Really not looking forward to any repeats of this.
[God how does he even say this? There's a groan and he just comes out with it.]
Like I didn't lead you on or anything?
[Because he was pretty sure he didn't. That it was all just mutual buddy sex.]
[ Kirk is still his friend. Just...
He shakes his head, eyes looking down, brow furrowed. ]
No. No, you didn't.
[ And he didn't. It was this place and... other things that were to blame. Not Peter.
He then holds a hand up as if to swear it, making a cutting motion through the air. ]
There won't be a repeat of this.
[ Not if he can help it. ]
He shakes his head, eyes looking down, brow furrowed. ]
No. No, you didn't.
[ And he didn't. It was this place and... other things that were to blame. Not Peter.
He then holds a hand up as if to swear it, making a cutting motion through the air. ]
There won't be a repeat of this.
[ Not if he can help it. ]
[That's a relief, because Peter HAS led on plenty of people, but he sure as hell hadn't meant to with Kirk. That's what pissed him off the most about the entire situation before.
The reassurance from the captain is a relief, but he still feels a bit ehh about things.]
Okay, Captain. I accept your apology.
[Peter of course tries to play it all off with some humor, because things got way too serious. Gotta deflect the serious away and make things less awkward.]
The reassurance from the captain is a relief, but he still feels a bit ehh about things.]
Okay, Captain. I accept your apology.
[Peter of course tries to play it all off with some humor, because things got way too serious. Gotta deflect the serious away and make things less awkward.]
[Ahh shit. Here it comes. Peter sighs and looks away.]
Yeeaaah... about that.
[Looking down at the floor, the wall, any where but Kirk.]
Think for now I'll stick it out here, see how that works out for me. Besides, you've got your buddy Bones. Twos company, threes a crowd, Jimmy.
Yeeaaah... about that.
[Looking down at the floor, the wall, any where but Kirk.]
Think for now I'll stick it out here, see how that works out for me. Besides, you've got your buddy Bones. Twos company, threes a crowd, Jimmy.
[ Kirk's glad Peter is looking away when he declines the offer (rejects, his mind substitutes). Because shit. That hurt way more than he thought it would. His expression actually shows it for a split second before he's forcing another smile, nodding, pushing out a laugh. ]
Yeah. It is a pretty small house for three people.
And, hey,
[ He gestures to the doorway of the apartment, ]
Looks like you found a good place for yourself, at least. There wasn't anything here when I first got here.
Yeah. It is a pretty small house for three people.
And, hey,
[ He gestures to the doorway of the apartment, ]
Looks like you found a good place for yourself, at least. There wasn't anything here when I first got here.
[Yep, time to smile. Haha, smile. Everything is fine. Everything is cool. Pushing open the door some so Kirk can have a better look in, Peter nods.]
Not too shabby.
And hey, Bones'll have a bit more peace and quiet without me there. Win win for everyone.
[Exactly. Sure.]
Not too shabby.
And hey, Bones'll have a bit more peace and quiet without me there. Win win for everyone.
[Exactly. Sure.]
[ Kirk takes a look and raises his brows, as if he's impressed but it's all for show. He isn't really looking. Just pushing himself through the act of what's expected of him.
He takes a few steps back, away from the door, forcing another laugh, shaking his head as he shoves his hands into his pockets, ]
Nah. He'll just find something else to complain about. Pretty sure his middle name is actually "Cantankerous".
[ He then starts walking in the way he came, throwing up a hand as his goodbye. ]
Anyway, I gotta get back before he starts ranting to himself. See ya around.
He takes a few steps back, away from the door, forcing another laugh, shaking his head as he shoves his hands into his pockets, ]
Nah. He'll just find something else to complain about. Pretty sure his middle name is actually "Cantankerous".
[ He then starts walking in the way he came, throwing up a hand as his goodbye. ]
Anyway, I gotta get back before he starts ranting to himself. See ya around.
[He manages to give a genuine laugh at Kirk's comment on Bones, thinking he may be right. Then the good captain is starting to back away, leaving, and even though things still felt awkward, it felt worse watching him go.
Peter felt like while they'd smoothed things out that it would never be the same.]
Say hi to Bones for me!
[But he waves goodbye all the same.]
Peter felt like while they'd smoothed things out that it would never be the same.]
Say hi to Bones for me!
[But he waves goodbye all the same.]
[ yyyep, here's sally, dressed in a pair of sweat pants and a thin hoodie with sleeves long enough to partially cover her hands, because getting the hell out of the house didn't seem like a dressing-up occasion.
still, his 'm'lady' earns a sort of grin, and: ] Why thank you, good sir.
still, his 'm'lady' earns a sort of grin, and: ] Why thank you, good sir.
[He is not gonna judge how she's dressing okay. She looks comfy and comfy is good. Closing the door once she's come on in, he'll stuff his hands in his pants pockets and rocket on his heels a bit.]
Sooo... what's up?
[Like he is totally cool with some company, but seems like something is up.]
Sooo... what's up?
[Like he is totally cool with some company, but seems like something is up.]
[ she shakes her head, even though it wasn't a yes or no question. ] No, it's not-... y'know, a thing. I guess. I don't know.
[ eloquent. ] See, the worst part of pissing people off is the part where they're actually pissed off. I'm pretty much the biggest wuss in the world when someone I actually give a shit about turns on the deep freeze, so. [ her arms spread in gesture. ] I'm apparently couch-surfing.
[ eloquent. ] See, the worst part of pissing people off is the part where they're actually pissed off. I'm pretty much the biggest wuss in the world when someone I actually give a shit about turns on the deep freeze, so. [ her arms spread in gesture. ] I'm apparently couch-surfing.
Well my couch is always open. Uh, not being used?
[And Peter was kind of experiencing that now himself, getting a weird cold shoulder from Kirk, though he has no idea why. Gotta work on that later.]
Just know that there is also plenty of room in my bed, [To which he holds up his hands.] And I mean that in the most innocent way ever, cross my heart.
Just probably a hell of a lot more comfortable than a couch. Heck, more comfortable than my bunk in my ship that's for sure.
[And Peter was kind of experiencing that now himself, getting a weird cold shoulder from Kirk, though he has no idea why. Gotta work on that later.]
Just know that there is also plenty of room in my bed, [To which he holds up his hands.] And I mean that in the most innocent way ever, cross my heart.
Just probably a hell of a lot more comfortable than a couch. Heck, more comfortable than my bunk in my ship that's for sure.
[ her head tilts just a little, weighing the offer. it's not a matter of whether or not she wants to, but more a matter of whether or not accepting would invalidate the fact that she's technically supposed to be wallowing in the evening's poor decisions.
but ultimately, ~doing the right thing~ doesn't quite outweigh the somewhat selfish notion that it'd be so freakin' amazing not to fall asleep alone tonight, so. ]
You do have a point.
but ultimately, ~doing the right thing~ doesn't quite outweigh the somewhat selfish notion that it'd be so freakin' amazing not to fall asleep alone tonight, so. ]
You do have a point.
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