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[hischair]

[ Sighing as he drops in a new leather chair (not a word from you, crew), Jim looks like he's thoroughly making up for a month of hectic near-death experiences, wrapped in a woolly cardigan and one of those yellow tops he can't quite get out of the habit of buying. For anyone from his world, he's gone for an eerily close approximation of Captain Kirk. Except he's still just Jim when he speaks, the echo of his command bleeding through from last month when he had to actively step up to be a Big Damn Hero. Enough of that for now. The only thing he wants in mortal peril any time soon is the morning toast from his amazing lack of cookery skills. ]

Back where I come from, there's this log that I do as the captain that serves as the official documentation of, well, whatever my ship's up to. You always put the stardate, but I haven't been doing that here because we're temporally displaced and there's no point. [ He picks up a PADD (a transparent iPad, by all 21st century accounts) to scroll through what appears to people watching the video as backwards, bright blue writing. ] I forgot that the other night after the celebrations and apparently, while drunk off my ass, tried to make up for this. I'd like to share it with you.

[ Clearing his throat, he reads: ] Captain Awesome's Log, stardate This Is Hilarious Tequila. I am very suspicious of skeletons.

So, yeah, that beauty's staying in there forever, I can't wait for the admiralty to get a load of it one day. [ Dropping the PADD onto his lap, Jim scoots back on his chair to get comfy, arms crossing as he folds his legs. ] Speaking of parties, if you want to come over here on the fifth to celebrate Bonfire Night, you're welcome to do so. I'm gonna grab some fireworks and set them off on the roof when it gets dark but then we'll be heading back into the apartment for food and beers and music, the usual. I don't know that much about the date itself, it kind of died off back on the Earth I know so if there's a tradition I'm forgetting, fill me in. Everyone's invited, I don't actually know a lot of you so this is a good chance to rectify that without the City trying to squash us. Back at Starfleet Academy, when there were too many people crammed into the dorm parties we spilled out into the corridor, I guess we'll do that again here. It was how we all got to know each other and relax around exams. [ What else is he forgetting? Damn, it's been a while since he played host. Rubbing a freshly shaved chin, Jim pulls a face. ] If you don't mind crashing on the floor, we could probably fit ten people in the main room if you get to wasted to drive. That's not meant as incentive, I'm just saying.

House rules are: don't break anything, don't be a dick, the bedroom is a cloakroom and I get to kick your ass if I find you in there otherwise, don't screw around with fireworks unless I'm there and bring your own alcohol. I'm not made of money in this dimension.

Alright, you've got a couple of days to figure out whether you can make it to the house party. Reply to this broadcast and let me know what's going on. Kirk out.

[ Sitting up to turn off the communicator, Jim gives an informal salute. ]

( OOC: OPEN PARTY LOG OVER HEEERE )

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[lefthandedgenius]

I like your tablet. What do I have to do to get one of my own? And really, why haven't you tapped me for lab assistance work on one of your projects? I'm terribly disappointed, Jim. Terribly disappointed.

[Also,]

Of course I'll come to your party. Let me know if I can help.

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[hischair]

I made it. I'm not supposed to share the tech from our century with people from the past, sorry. Kind of a rule we're striving to keep, since we've screwed up the Prime Directive already, also why I've been a secretive asshole in the labs. Forgive me?

[ Yes, good, come to the party and be one of the cool kids in the kitchen. ]

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[hexuality]

[You've got Miss Weasley still looking a little worse for wear but leaning in to the camera, amused and intrigued.]

If you want fireworks, I can bring over some magical ones. Free of charge, even.

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[hischair]

[ Leaning in too, hello little miss!! If it isn't his favorite witch. Looks like she could use some fun at a party. ]

But can you magic up an Enterprise if I draw her for you? That's the price of your admission instead of alcohol.

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[medicos]

[ hm, actually - ]

Nice chair.

[ - is all that he has to say about it. ]

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[hischair]

It's not for you.

[ Fully expecting Bones to slouch all over it as soon as Jim's ass vacates the seat. ]

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[grigio]

[After laughing at the log for a moment or two;]

Skeletons are creepy fuckers. You have every right to be suspicious.

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[hischair]

Anything without a face and too many bones either needs a sandwich or shooting, that's what this City has taught me. You coming over on Bonfire Night?

[olduvai]

[ always figured that you were a fratboy, kirk. ]

You sure it's a good idea to invite everyone, Kirk?

[hischair]

[ John, pls, like he isn't hinging on your type by now. ]

Yeah. If anyone acts like a jerk then I'll kick them out.

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[fe_male]

That comes right before Stardate Aspirin, right? Somebody say something about being made of money?

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[hischair]

Stardate Aspirin might actually come into play on the morning of the sixth. Seriously though, if you're up for buying your admission? Mint juleps. Bring those and you can have the damn couch to crash on.

[ Royal house party treatment right there, you have to admit. ]

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[fiamme]

[this city tho. ]

If people need a helping hand home, I can fly them.

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[hischair]

You're a sweetheart, Kori. Can't wait to see you there.

[thenormalsquint]

Stardate: This Is Hilarious Tequila sounds like everyday of my art school experience.

[hischair]

This is how we know that me and you are soulmates.

[phonetical]

No rules on crossing the curtain border?

[Did you get a door yet, Kirk?]

[hischair]

I might drag a cupboard over the hole so no one messes up Spock's place.

[ His XO put a weird sliding door there but lbr where drunk people are concerned, that thing would get smashed in hours. ]

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[recognize_an_opportunity]

Are you really inviting everyone? That's... brave, to say the least.

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[hischair]

If this world goes to Hell again, wouldn't you rather know more people who could pull your ass out of hot water? Use it as an opportunity to get to know someone.

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[mapmaker]

I think it's all about setting fire to someone who tried to blow up the Muggle parliament?

[ ... ] Um. Bonfire's night. My friends just use it as an excuse to have fireworks in very strategic places.

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[hischair]

Want to come and watch our strategic fireworks?

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[directives]

[ maybe he won't get a word from his crew, but he receives an eyeroll and head shake from the other starfleet captain present in the city. sometimes, kirk's like a brightly-colored pheasant that can't help but put his plumage on display while he preens. ]

I'm sure Starfleet Command will appreciate you salvaging it for them. [ thankfully, she's never felt the inebriated need to contribute to her logs while drunk off her ass. another shake of her head. ]

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[hischair]

If I save anything from this experience, that's it. That's the final memory I want.

[ Laughing where he slouches, he cocks his head at her. ]

Tell me you're coming over on Bonfire Night.

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[chakotay]

Now that is an impressive Captain's Log title.

[ don't worry, kirk. he'll get around to the party thing in a bit. ]

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[hischair]

I honestly think I've piqued. Tell my future children this is one of the happiest moments of my life.

[synanthrope]

How responsible of you.

Hello, James.

[hischair]

[ Erk. Not awkward, not awkward. ]

Hey, Saya. Coming over for the party when it's in full swing?

[excelsiors]

You don't trust me with fireworks?

_{( he's is going to be on the roof all damn night )}

[hischair]

That depends on how wasted you're going to get, doesn't it?

[ You're not blowing your hands off just because Chekov made you neck fifty authentic Russian vodkas, man. ]

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[logistical]

[THIS FACE.]

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[hischair]

I was wondering where you'd gotten to.

[ IMPERVIOUS. ]

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[67chevyimpala]

I'll bring beer and whiskey.

[Grin.]

And tequila.

Do you need more fireworks or have you got that covered, Kirk?

[Is that the guy's first name or last name? Who cares?]

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[hischair]

You're a god among men, my friend, bring whatever you want. What's your name?