001 ✚ voice

[sufferably]

_{( A few hours after arriving, and after meeting up with Jim and figuring out some basics, because he's not about to make a public post that makes a fool of him in front of a bunch of people, Bones picks up the comm and says, rough southern accent and all-- )}

Alright. There's obviously no point asking about how to hail a ship that's in orbit two hundred years in the future.

_{( A great start, by Dr. Leonard McCoy. He sounds all business, and you can almost hear him rolling up his sleeves. )}

If this is a city of heroes, I'm willing to bet it's also a city of danger. _{( He says that derisively. )} If you were going to rate this place based on how easy it was to get sick, injured--how would it compare to your home ti--that is, world? Are buildings getting knocked down, people getting crazy interdimensional diseases?

I like to know what I'm working with.

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[sufferably]

How well-staffed are you, over there?

[onefouroneseven]

Well enough, although I do not think any of us would say no to more help.

[sufferably]

Maybe I'll stop by sometime, then. Once I get settled.

[onefouroneseven]

Whenever you feel is best, Doctor.

( but he gets a small smile again because DOCTORS sora is predisposed to liking them. )

[sufferably]

Guess I'll need a bit to get us--myself settled. But thank you, Doctor.

[onefouroneseven]

'Us'? Someone from your world?

( AWW THAT'S NICE HE CAME WITH A FRIEND. )

[bartalk]

That'd be me.

[ his voice was smooth before, but now it reaches a new level of smoothness. like chocolate. like velvet. like chocolate velvet suede ].

Captain James Kirk. I'd love to meet you.

[onefouroneseven]

( you know what Soranik takes that 'AWWW THAT'S NICE' right back. her face is impassive in the efforts of james t. kirk to be one smooth motherfucker. )

I am certain you would, Captain Kirk.

( so. unimpressed. )

[bartalk]

Jim— I'm not big on formalities.

[ it's okay Sora you'll slowly warm up to him ]

But I'd just like to say I think you're doing really fine work for the city, and for Bones' mental health. [ he was really worried about Polio ]

[onefouroneseven]

I, however, am.

( so that'll be 'doctor natu' to you. and she doesn't completely hate guy gardner anymore so i guess there's hope for jim kirk. )

It would be a grievous oversight to let anyone wander about convinced that this world is trying to kill them. ( a beat. ) At least in that specific way.

( and it hasn't really tried to kill her yet. other people, on the one hand-- )

[bartalk]

Dr. Natu, of course.

[ but you can still call him Jim /eyebrow waggle ]

If I know Dr. McCoy—and I do—I get the feeling we'll be speaking with each other quite often.

[onefouroneseven]

Thank you.

( nope. )

You must be exceedingly close friends if you are going to make that call.

( all she wanted to do was chat about doctor things!! )

[bartalk]

[ almost as codependent as the Winchesters, mmmkay ]

I trust Bones with my life, and the well being of my entire crew. I'd say that makes us pretty close.

[ and he likes poking and prodding into his personal life especially when it comes to hot alien chicks ]

He doesn't look it, but he's one of the finest doctors in all of Star Fleet.

[onefouroneseven]

Anyone with a doctor worth their salt would claim as much, but that does not signify close. I would hope that the Green Lantern Corps would say the same for me, after all. ( but she's not particularly close with a lot of them.

although wait a second-- )

'Bones'?

[bartalk]

Mr. McCoy. Bones is his favorite nickname.

[ spoilers no it's not ]

He knows my secrets, and I know his. If we were any closer, we'd have a wedding registry.

[ except it's not entirely true in the fact that Kirk's pretty good at shutting his feelings out and maybe Bones too ]

i guess not entirely here

[sufferably]

_{( But Bones just kicked Jim under the table, probably. )}

[sufferably]

_{( In tones of dry, resigned exasperation: )}

Don't mind him. Please.

[onefouroneseven]

( oh she knows that tone. it's the one kyle uses when gardner's done something particularly upsetting. )

I cannot make any promises.

( and by that she means she's going to give him a piece of mind if he pushes her too far. it's probably obvious in her tone. )

[sufferably]

_{( Whatever protective instinct he has for Jim is buried pretty far down, and he chuckles at the tone. )}

Then, by all means.

[onefouroneseven]

( A nod in his direction, and a quick smile. )

Might I ask after your specialty, if you have one?

( GOTTA TALK TO DOCTORS ABOUT DOCTOR STUFF SHE'S SO EXCITED. )

[sufferably]

Deep space disease, and infection. But I was trained as a surgeon, and I've had training in psychiatrics.

_{( Jesus, Bones. Stop. )}

[onefouroneseven]

Thus explaining your ( paranoia ) interest. I don't suppose you'd be willing to talk further about it? It is not an area of much study or expertise in my universe and ( she hates the idea of not being the BEST GODDAMN DOCTOR EVER ) I could use the information.

[sufferably]

I could spare an hour or two to talk shop, sure.

Probably a bit you could clue me in on, too.

[onefouroneseven]

( well if you count one glowing green swiss army surgical tool, yep. a slight nod in his direction. )

I will give you time to settle in before demanding your time - perhaps we can touch base in a few days?

[sufferably]

That'd be perfect.

_{( A beat. )}

And thank you, doctor. For the information.