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Jim Kirk's Blue Court Maker is mad about the potential betting pool. He says “This is Jim's future we're talking about. It's not a joke, or a battle, or something to place bets on. I don't want to hear about people going around behind his back and treating him like some kind of sideshow.”
[Elias Argent really has no spine. Or a stake in this fight, would be his words, so if Bones insists they should still do it anyway he's also not going to object either.]
[Elias Argent really has no spine. Or a stake in this fight, would be his words, so if Bones insists they should still do it anyway he's also not going to object either.]
[ It does not help that Leonard McCoy is perhaps attempting to get into said Blue Court Maker's pants. It really does not. ]
Yeah, I saw it. He's madder than a damn haberdashery. I might have to run some interference, see if I can get Jim in on this. Kid loves attention, if we get him on board, give him a cut of the winnings, we might still be set.
Yeah, I saw it. He's madder than a damn haberdashery. I might have to run some interference, see if I can get Jim in on this. Kid loves attention, if we get him on board, give him a cut of the winnings, we might still be set.
Edited (typo) 2024-02-11 05:09 (UTC)
Oh no. This is going to make his ego bigger than the castle itself.
But I think it would work, so I hope to receive good news from you soon.
But I think it would work, so I hope to receive good news from you soon.
Can't get much bigger, I can promise you that.
I'll let you know how it goes.
I'll let you know how it goes.
[ Okay he made a real fool of himself with Bones. In another life, he would've wandered over with a basket of fruit but now that they're vampires that won't do, so he shows up in Bones's office (waiting until it's not too crazy hectic for him) with a small box with a bow on it, which he sets down on his desk. ]
I'm sure you're plenty busy, Doc, I just wanted to drop this off.
I'm sure you're plenty busy, Doc, I just wanted to drop this off.
Alright, we've got the all-clear from Jim. We're good to go.
Only rule is we don't get Edgin wrapped up in this. I'm thinking we either keep it out of both his and Yendar's journals and maybe spin it to make Jim sound like a, and I'm quoting him here, "flighty whore." Whether that's saying he wants to get into Yendar's pants or what, he said we could go crazy.
I'm good if you're good, Argent.
Only rule is we don't get Edgin wrapped up in this. I'm thinking we either keep it out of both his and Yendar's journals and maybe spin it to make Jim sound like a, and I'm quoting him here, "flighty whore." Whether that's saying he wants to get into Yendar's pants or what, he said we could go crazy.
I'm good if you're good, Argent.
[ Bones is busy... though truthfully, he's had to actually take some days off, thanks to the whole curse thing, and the fact that Karma very plainly told him to take it easy or else because he needed to rest, and she'd pretty much gut him if he didn't stick to it.
So it's his first day back and he's trying to get organized with anything he missed. Which is maybe why he has a little more time for Edgin this evening. ]
Huh? Oh, uh. Thanks.
[ He hasn't seen Edgin since his bender, but he wouldn't call him out on it. They had their moment. Edgin was naked. It was alright. Bones would do it again. Sad dads have to look out for each other. It's only when he looks back down that he actually gives the box a closer look.
Fuck, it's a cute box and everything. ]
You got me a present? You know you didn't have to do that, right?
So it's his first day back and he's trying to get organized with anything he missed. Which is maybe why he has a little more time for Edgin this evening. ]
Huh? Oh, uh. Thanks.
[ He hasn't seen Edgin since his bender, but he wouldn't call him out on it. They had their moment. Edgin was naked. It was alright. Bones would do it again. Sad dads have to look out for each other. It's only when he looks back down that he actually gives the box a closer look.
Fuck, it's a cute box and everything. ]
You got me a present? You know you didn't have to do that, right?
Edited 2024-02-14 06:04 (UTC)
It's just a thank you. Or an olive branch, if you were going to be mad. You don't seem that mad though.
[ which is a huge relief, honestly. ]
I'd get you a fruit basket, but everything would just rot on your desk and bring bugs and that would be no good. That might be more useful.
[ which is a huge relief, honestly. ]
I'd get you a fruit basket, but everything would just rot on your desk and bring bugs and that would be no good. That might be more useful.
I can't be mad, Ed. I've been in the same boat too many times to count. You don't owe me.
[ Bones shakes his head. He could maybe try and preserve the fruit if he really wanted to, but Edgin is right that it wouldn't be much of a gift. ]
So, what'd you get me?
[ He pulls the ribbon off the box and opening it. I mean, there's no point in waiting, right? ]
[ Bones shakes his head. He could maybe try and preserve the fruit if he really wanted to, but Edgin is right that it wouldn't be much of a gift. ]
So, what'd you get me?
[ He pulls the ribbon off the box and opening it. I mean, there's no point in waiting, right? ]
Edited (extra cause Edgin is cute) 2024-02-14 06:25 (UTC)
I don't think we should leave the makers out of this, Leonard. Kirk might think he is invincible but he's still a novice - someone needs to look out for him in case any of the betters try to interfere or get on his case too hard. If we leave Edgin and Yendar out of this then do we end up doing that?
Obviously neither of them should be involved in the betting itself for fairness, I'm good with the idea otherwise. I just think we also need to look out for the kid.
P.S. Also, not really an objection but it is very funny for the likes of us to be calling Kirk a “flighty whore”. It's like throwing stones at a fancy glass house while living out of a cardboard shack.
Obviously neither of them should be involved in the betting itself for fairness, I'm good with the idea otherwise. I just think we also need to look out for the kid.
P.S. Also, not really an objection but it is very funny for the likes of us to be calling Kirk a “flighty whore”. It's like throwing stones at a fancy glass house while living out of a cardboard shack.
Jim Kirk is a damn fool, but I'm willing to cover for the kid. Anyone has problems with him, they can go through me. I'll handle it.
[ This may be the bluntest declaration he's ever made about a novice. ]
But I couldn't have said it better myself, honestly. His words, not mine. If he wants me to call him a floozy, I'll happily oblige.
[ Bones you said you'd cover for him but you're OK to insult him publicly?? ]
[ This may be the bluntest declaration he's ever made about a novice. ]
But I couldn't have said it better myself, honestly. His words, not mine. If he wants me to call him a floozy, I'll happily oblige.
[ Bones you said you'd cover for him but you're OK to insult him publicly?? ]
[ Inside is a guitar strap--good quality leather on one side, and a cross-stitched pattern on the fabric on the other side, in the style of the north in blue thread of course. ]
Thought it might be useful, since you're playing again.
Thought it might be useful, since you're playing again.
[ Bones takes the guitar strap out of the box, admiring the cross-stitching of blue fabric and obviously quality leather. He's surprised, and touched on top of everything.
Edgin, you don't know this, but blue is Bones' favorite color. ]
Shit. This is really nice.
[ He hadn't played guitar in years until he'd played with Edgin. Edgin doesn't need to know that either. Bones looks up -- were this from anyone else, he'd grouse or complain, but it's Edgin, so his grumbling comes out obviously half-hearted. ]
I really am gonna have to keep playing, now. Way to twist my arm.
[ That's a "thank you." ]
Edgin, you don't know this, but blue is Bones' favorite color. ]
Shit. This is really nice.
[ He hadn't played guitar in years until he'd played with Edgin. Edgin doesn't need to know that either. Bones looks up -- were this from anyone else, he'd grouse or complain, but it's Edgin, so his grumbling comes out obviously half-hearted. ]
I really am gonna have to keep playing, now. Way to twist my arm.
[ That's a "thank you." ]
You're welcome. I wouldn't mind the company, so maybe it's a bit selfish.
[ Edgin smiles, glad his present landed as intended. ]
[ Edgin smiles, glad his present landed as intended. ]
[ Fuck, Edgin, stop being so nice. It makes Bones smile, hearing him say that. Selfish? If this is Edgin being selfish, it's no wonder the man's a damn saint.
Bones keeps the strap in his hands, thumbing the embroidery. It's so nice. He can't muster anything mean to say. ]
If this is you subtly tellin' me you wanna start up a band, you're doin' alright there, mastermind.
Bones keeps the strap in his hands, thumbing the embroidery. It's so nice. He can't muster anything mean to say. ]
If this is you subtly tellin' me you wanna start up a band, you're doin' alright there, mastermind.
Yeah? That'd be fun. I usually have to be a solo gig.
[ He knows Bones has a long way to go, but it's fun to joke about it all the same. ]
[ He knows Bones has a long way to go, but it's fun to joke about it all the same. ]
Wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. Though it's gonna take a lot more than this to get me to play in front of a crowd.
[ He's shy. He isn't saying it in so many words, but it's hard enough playing already, with how it reminds him of home... ]
[ He's shy. He isn't saying it in so many words, but it's hard enough playing already, with how it reminds him of home... ]
You're not shy, are you, Doc?
[ he's just gonna go out and ask for it ]
[ he's just gonna go out and ask for it ]
[ Bones makes a face. He is considering being mean right now, Edgin.
He won't be, Edgin doesn't deserve that when he brought Bones a gift, but he does glare for a bit. ]
Look, I ain't played in years. You've seen for yourself, I ain't all that good.
He won't be, Edgin doesn't deserve that when he brought Bones a gift, but he does glare for a bit. ]
Look, I ain't played in years. You've seen for yourself, I ain't all that good.
He's really just that nice. Though I did threaten him a little.
You threatened him??? Karma!!!
What did you say??
I told you, he's like if I wasn't a total asshole.
What did you say??
I told you, he's like if I wasn't a total asshole.
It was just a simple death threat is all, nothing unusual. He's the one that took it there first.
[Karma... Karma, he said he wouldn't hurt Leonard, that's not an invitation to threaten him.]
He really is. He was even playing sad music on the lute.
[Karma... Karma, he said he wouldn't hurt Leonard, that's not an invitation to threaten him.]
He really is. He was even playing sad music on the lute.
[ Please hold while Leonard "Bones" McCoy screams loudly. In his room. Which is thankfully soundproof. It sounds something like "FUCK!" Though of course, by vampire standards, that's pretty basic.
Edgin just doesn't seem like the kind of guy who operates on vampire standards. ]
Thank you for keeping it simple.
[ He would do the same for his daughter, or novice if he had one, so he gets it. ]
He's good on that lute, ain't he? He got me to play the guitar again, even got me a new strap as a gift. And he probably doesn't even mean anything by it, he's just nice.
Edgin just doesn't seem like the kind of guy who operates on vampire standards. ]
Thank you for keeping it simple.
[ He would do the same for his daughter, or novice if he had one, so he gets it. ]
He's good on that lute, ain't he? He got me to play the guitar again, even got me a new strap as a gift. And he probably doesn't even mean anything by it, he's just nice.
You're welcome. He was a good sport about it.
Really? He's truly too good for his own good, yes. My poor Len, heartsick over dear sweet Edgin. Try not to confuse the signals, I'm sure he's not nearly as smooth when he's interested if how he reacted to me is anything to go by.
Really? He's truly too good for his own good, yes. My poor Len, heartsick over dear sweet Edgin. Try not to confuse the signals, I'm sure he's not nearly as smooth when he's interested if how he reacted to me is anything to go by.
He'd be a good sport about anything, I bet.
[ He's got it so bad. ]
I know, he just wants to be friends. I'd be okay with that.
[ Would he? He could learn to be. Leonard isn't so driven by his libido that he'd risk hurting someone. ]
I'm making assumptions here but I feel like he could use a friend to remind him that being a vampire sucks, sure, but it's not all bad. We're both sad sacks who miss our families, if that's enough then that's enough.
[ He's got it so bad. ]
I know, he just wants to be friends. I'd be okay with that.
[ Would he? He could learn to be. Leonard isn't so driven by his libido that he'd risk hurting someone. ]
I'm making assumptions here but I feel like he could use a friend to remind him that being a vampire sucks, sure, but it's not all bad. We're both sad sacks who miss our families, if that's enough then that's enough.
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