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[candothat]

[Chekov knows that he shouldn't be surprised when his failed attempts to contact Captain Kirk lead him to the Hall of the Missing and, ultimately, the realization that the majority of the remaining crew of the Enterprise is no longer in the City. Disappearances frequently happen in groups. Spock, Kirk, McCoy, Uhura... most of them had come and gone before this, too. Chekov really should know better than to be surprised. Kirk might be able to bend the rules at home, but it was foolish to hope, even for a moment, that he would be capable of doing the same in the City.

It's tempting to stay off of the network and immerse himself in a project, but his crewmates were well-liked and it's only right to keep the friends they have made informed.]

Captain Kirk, Doctor McCoy, and Lieutenant Uhura are no longer in the City.

[Brief, formal, to-the-point. Unfortunately, one other party needs to be contacted.]


[Starfleet Comm Frequency // Unhackable]

Lieutenant Sulu and I are now the only officers of the Enterprise in the City.

[In other words: your orders, Captain Janeway?]


[ooc: The great Trexodus is upon us. Open to action in any of the places Chekov might usually be found--the cottage, the laboratories, you name it.]

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[mightbeconcussed]

Come over to my place. We'll have vodka. I'll make chicken and dumplings wearing only an apron and a thong. You'll be distracted. We'll cuddle.

[ She sobers a little. ]

I'm sorry.

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[candothat]

What, that was not the plan already?

[Well, at least he gave levity a go. Gravely, because don't think for a moment that he has forgotten their discussion:]

I am still here, Lucy. That does not make me unhappy.

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[chakotay]

[ he's quiet for a time after hearing this. he hasn't experienced anything quite like that yet in the city, but he has experienced loss of a similar magnitude back in his corner of the multiverse. it never gets easier. ]

Is there anything you need?

[ something tangible, a distraction, a sympathetic ear to listen? ]

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[candothat]

[This isn't a wholly new song and dance for Chekov, although it has been some time since so many have left at once. No one, however, has outright asked him if he needs anything. The eighteen year-old is momentarily stuck for a response.]

...Something to do, I think.

[And maybe someone to tell him what to do. Captain Kirk had been in charge of a number of laboratory projects that will default to Chekov. He has become accustomed to self-direction, but he doesn't know where to start.]

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[hexuality]

[She's suspected as much. She received Jim's letter and tried calling Bones to tell him, but though she lives a few steps away from the Hall, she doesn't need to go to know their faces are up there.]

The remaining crew of the Enterprise and Captain Janeway can help themselves to Jim's flat and things. [Quiet, even, careful.] I've a few things to pick up, according to his letter, but I thought you ought to know.

And I'm very sorry.

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[candothat]

He left a letter?

[To Ginny? Pavel is absolutely not jealous in the slightest (maybe a little), and there's no way he's going to loose his cool in front of her. She's so good at this--at having people leave. He can be good at it, too.]

Thank you, and apologizing is unnecessary. Would you like help with these things?

[lefthandedgenius]

[Unhappy Lydia is unhappy.]

Really?

Scott's gone, too.

[candothat]

Yes.

[Unhappiness is good, go with it! Chekov will settle for moping.]

Scott from your world? I'm sorry. He left today?

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[majorcrotchgrab]

... Want to go out for drinks, my friend?

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[candothat]

I think that would not be helpful, but you should drink on my behalf.

Another time. We can go to Isaak's bar. For a Ukrainian, he serves very good vodka.

[fingersnapping]

Excellent! Shall I throw everyone a party? This is wonderful news!

Of course, as tragic as this wealth of lost opportunity it is, we still have each other, Pavel. That has to count for something.

[ Least sympathy ever, sorry. ]

[directives]

I don't think a party is quite what they need right now, Q.

[candothat]

No, you are right. This is good. None of them wanted to be here.

[Chekov mostly says that for his own benefit. If he says it enough, maybe he'll believe it!]

I think, though, that a party is inappropriate.

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[recognize_an_opportunity]

I'm sorry to hear that.

[His words are careful, and his expression is, too.]

Is there any distraction I can provide? Drinks, perhaps?

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[candothat]

Eh, maybe it was inevitable.

[You're from Russia's backyard. You will understand the benefits of expecting the worst.]

No, thank you. Drowning sorrows does not sound wise.

starfleet comm frequency

[aggressor]

I'm not sure what to say, but. Well, I'm usually at the labs, so. If you want to talk.

[ awkwarrrrd? ]

starfleet comm frequency

[candothat]

[Maybe there will be a day when it isn't bizarre to share lab space with a Klingon. A generally open mind does not get rid of all awkwardness.]

Perhaps it would be helpful to discuss the division of projects? [Work is a good, not-awkward thing to talk about!] I think that you would be better suited to overseeing some of Captain Kirk's projects than I am.

» audio | starfleet frequency.

[directives]

[ a quick glance at the tricorder's laptop interface confirms what chekov just said: they're gone. good for them. leaving was the ultimate goal, and just like with spock's disappearance, she has a hard time feeling bad about it. leaving was a good thing, regardless of whether you left of your own accord or because the city decided it was time for you to go. ]

I see.

» audio | starfleet frequency.

[candothat]

[If nothing else, Janeway's no-nonsense approach to the departures forces Chekov to adopt a similar attitude. No room for moping there.]

Does this alter anything?

[Chain of command, anything. Just tell him what to do.]

» audio | starfleet frequency

[valedictory]

I'm sorry, Chekov.

[ As much as it's good that they're back where they belong, Harry doesn't have too much trouble imagining how it feels to lose that many people all at once. It's not quite the same as being chucked to the wrong end of the galaxy, but it doesn't seem like a completely unrelated feeling. ]

Anything I can do?

» audio | starfleet frequency

[candothat]

Apologizing is unnecessary, and it could be worse.

[And if any peppiness seems forced, that's only because it is. (It really could be worse, though. Let's not forget how true this is.)]

No, but thank you. This is not the first time they have left, and it may not be the last.

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[thefavorite]

Did they go back to their spaceship?

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[candothat]

They did, yes, and I have no doubt that they are pleased to be there. The past is a difficult place to live in.

[herooftheimperium]

[Cain doesn't like feeling relief at other's misfortune but, in this case, he finds a flood of unexpected relief wash over him. Relief and sympathy. Finding more space-faring folk was just the kind of thing he had been hoping for but, admittedly or not, Cain sorely missed his friends and comrades. Having another military man go through the same loss wasn't the kind of thing he would wish on anyone... Frakk. This poor basdack must be hurting with his CO leaving him high and dry. Maybe I can help...and learn something about this "Starfleet" while I'm at it.]

Hello there. We haven't met before but I read your journal and, one military man to another, having your shipmates leave can never feel very good. My names Commissar Ciaphas Cain. I wish you my sincerest condolences on your current predicament. A fresh face may be just the escape you need, so if you want to get together and swap war stories over a brew, I'm your man. Hang tough sailor.

[candothat]

[Chekov has been in the City for a while--long enough to know how to get over losing people. The reply strikes him as... strange, almost. Too formal. He's gotten too used to being around civilians. He tries to respond with a similar level or formality.]

Ensign Pavel Chekov, sir, and I am pleased to meet you. May I ask with which military you serve?

[skintoskin]

[Colour him surprised.]

Seriously? Three of them?

Shit.

Sorry, man. If you wanna hang out or anything...

[candothat]

Yes. Four if you count Commander Spock, who left earlier.

Ah... I will be fine. For now, I have to redistribute their work loads at the laboratories.

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[anatural]

[There's a lot going on at the Beach House right now. Weirdness and changes and emotional complications. But when Korra sees this message on the network, all of that gets shoved aside. She & Naga immediately set off for the cottage.]

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[candothat]

[Chekov is unaware of any weirdness and change.

By the time Korra shows up, he has returned from Chakotay's and is busy trying to figure out what to do with the projects that Kirk and company have left behind. He's happy to see her and Naga, regardless.]

Hello, Korra. Hello, Naga.