Private to Captain Kirkoriginal_fierceMay 11 2010, 14:32:42 UTC
Captain,
Thank you for contacting me. I have felt as if I ought to get in touch with you to clarify the current situation following the incident, but I was unsure where to begin, so I appreciate this. Please do not feel that you are in any way responsible for any kind of compromising position that we may have found ourselves in. As you say, the contaminant was obviously beyond anyone's ability to resist. Please be assured, also, that I wasn't hurt or offended and - well - it certainly wasn't horrible.
I have no doubt that we will be capable of moving beyond this, exactly as we have moved beyond so many other strange incidents in the past.
Private to Lt. Uhuraoriginal_fineMay 11 2010, 14:44:58 UTC
Uhura,
I'm glad to hear that. We've certainly been through much worse, and come through stronger for it.
Obviously there was a complete lapse in professionalism, but I don't see that something that was beyond our control should affect a friendship I value and don't want to see set back. Or keep you from calling me Jim when the situation calls for it.
I realize it may take time to be fully comfortable with one another, but would you object to a get-together such as I suggested sometime in the near future?
Re: Private to Lt. Uhuraoriginal_fierceMay 11 2010, 14:54:13 UTC
Jim,
You're right - I'm sorry I was so formal in the last communication. I am, understandably I hope, feeling a little awkward about what happened, but pushing on and putting it behind us is the only thing to do. I don't really want to distance myself, either.
Private to Lt. Uhuraoriginal_fineMay 11 2010, 15:01:59 UTC
Nyota,
No apology necessary. We all cope in different ways--and mine is arguably even less formal than necessary. But I do think that pushing forward is the only way to go--we've nothing to be ashamed about, and the awkwardness will pass.
I'll put something together then. I hope you're enjoying your stay, certain days aside.
Er, trust me, I know about being out of commission for a few days. Don't apologize. Got the notice - have to testify in two days. I'll be there tomorrow, and every day until the end of it. You don't have much part in this, you really don't have to come.
Private to Jim Kirkoriginal_fineMay 11 2010, 15:07:18 UTC
Jim,
I know I don't need to be there. But I need to believe I have some stake in this world, this Starfleet, this universe. I'm drifting. And even if I wasn't here, I still feel for what happened. Don't worry about me in other words. I know you can do this; if it helps to think I'm there, then good. If not, I'm sure you can forget it.
Private to Jim Kirk:rn_chapelMay 11 2010, 23:04:28 UTC
Rushing out was for the best. I had another unexpected visitor drop by that afternoon, and I can only imagine what sort of insanity would have resulted if you'd still been there.
And I'm fine. Honestly. Though "normal" seems to be an ever-changing state of being.
Private to Tina Chapeloriginal_fineMay 11 2010, 23:07:39 UTC
That sounds ominous. But yes, probably for the best. I have a feeling there are a lot of people not talking to a lot of other people right now.
And I lost track of "normal" years back. You know, maybe I shouldn't mention this, maybe it's way too indelicate, but if you ever need to talk about the James situation... I don't know. I get the sense it's ongoing--at least for him--and while I know you can take care of yourself, I'm here.
Private to Jim Kirk:rn_chapelMay 11 2010, 23:14:49 UTC
I don't think he wants people to know he's on the planet, so I won't give any specifics. But, yes, I think that would have rapidly become potentially dangerous.
...And then Roger also came by, later.
God. I have accidentally had more sex in the past forty-eight hours than I've had on purpose in almost a year.
I appreciate that you care about me, Jim. And also that you're trying not to interfere with my love-life, as it were. But I don't know if you'd be in a good position to discuss "the James situation" even if there was one. Which there isn't. We're friends, that's all.
Well, friends who were in a threesome. But you know what I mean.
Private to Tina Chapeloriginal_fineMay 11 2010, 23:18:30 UTC
... Someone I know, or know of, who no one was supposed to know was on the planet? I'm thinking something very curious.
And I'm not thinking about that.
No, I'm probably not, and I appreciate that. I just want you to have someone who is, and I don't know who that someone is, and I am in a good position to recognize that he's got it bad. But... you probably already know that.
Private to Jim Kirklen_not_spockMay 14 2010, 21:53:06 UTC
Jim,
Thank you for your message - I think Bill has already informed you that we're fine - whatever was wrong seems to have worked its way out of our system? - but the concern is appreciated.
And... yes. Look, I'd be lying if I said that some part of me wasn't a little... envious when I heard that, but: a) It's hardly like I have some sort of claim (and I wouldn't want to, either), and b) I slept with James.
Re: Private to Jim Kirkoriginal_fineMay 14 2010, 22:48:36 UTC
Len,
Glad to hear it. Bill did write, yes.
And I know. I think I was... trying to remind us all that something was going on, rather unsuccessfully. I know you have no claim and I know we're all on the same page here but I could understand some ambiguous feelings, here.
And I slept with James, too. Worst part was he wasn't actually a dick.
Now that we're not crazy, we should do something soon.
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Thank you for contacting me. I have felt as if I ought to get in touch with you to clarify the current situation following the incident, but I was unsure where to begin, so I appreciate this. Please do not feel that you are in any way responsible for any kind of compromising position that we may have found ourselves in. As you say, the contaminant was obviously beyond anyone's ability to resist. Please be assured, also, that I wasn't hurt or offended and - well - it certainly wasn't horrible.
I have no doubt that we will be capable of moving beyond this, exactly as we have moved beyond so many other strange incidents in the past.
N. Uhura
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I'm glad to hear that. We've certainly been through much worse, and come through stronger for it.
Obviously there was a complete lapse in professionalism, but I don't see that something that was beyond our control should affect a friendship I value and don't want to see set back. Or keep you from calling me Jim when the situation calls for it.
I realize it may take time to be fully comfortable with one another, but would you object to a get-together such as I suggested sometime in the near future?
Jim
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You're right - I'm sorry I was so formal in the last communication. I am, understandably I hope, feeling a little awkward about what happened, but pushing on and putting it behind us is the only thing to do. I don't really want to distance myself, either.
I wouldn't object to a get-together, at all.
Nyota
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No apology necessary. We all cope in different ways--and mine is arguably even less formal than necessary. But I do think that pushing forward is the only way to go--we've nothing to be ashamed about, and the awkwardness will pass.
I'll put something together then. I hope you're enjoying your stay, certain days aside.
Jim
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Er, trust me, I know about being out of commission for a few days. Don't apologize. Got the notice - have to testify in two days. I'll be there tomorrow, and every day until the end of it. You don't have much part in this, you really don't have to come.
Jim
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I know I don't need to be there. But I need to believe I have some stake in this world, this Starfleet, this universe. I'm drifting. And even if I wasn't here, I still feel for what happened. Don't worry about me in other words. I know you can do this; if it helps to think I'm there, then good. If not, I'm sure you can forget it.
Good luck, Jim.
Jim.
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Forget it? And I could no longer not worry about you any more than you could not worry about me. It's just part of who we are.
One way or another, this will all be over soon. It can be put into the past, all this stuff with Nero. I'll be grateful.
Jim
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And I'm fine. Honestly. Though "normal" seems to be an ever-changing state of being.
- Tina
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And I lost track of "normal" years back. You know, maybe I shouldn't mention this, maybe it's way too indelicate, but if you ever need to talk about the James situation... I don't know. I get the sense it's ongoing--at least for him--and while I know you can take care of yourself, I'm here.
Never mind, it's none of my business.
Jim.
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...And then Roger also came by, later.
God. I have accidentally had more sex in the past forty-eight hours than I've had on purpose in almost a year.
I appreciate that you care about me, Jim. And also that you're trying not to interfere with my love-life, as it were. But I don't know if you'd be in a good position to discuss "the James situation" even if there was one. Which there isn't. We're friends, that's all.
Well, friends who were in a threesome. But you know what I mean.
- Tina
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And I'm not thinking about that.
No, I'm probably not, and I appreciate that. I just want you to have someone who is, and I don't know who that someone is, and I am in a good position to recognize that he's got it bad. But... you probably already know that.
I know what you mean.
Jim.
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As to the 'things' - what things? We were all crazy. It's okay.
Love,
Bill
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And don't worry about it. You're right--we were crazy.
Love,
Jim
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What were you thinking of?
Bill
x
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I was planning on getting everyone together, like that displaced mixer thing I had on the ship. Any interest?
Jim
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Thank you for your message - I think Bill has already informed you that we're fine - whatever was wrong seems to have worked its way out of our system? - but the concern is appreciated.
And... yes. Look, I'd be lying if I said that some part of me wasn't a little... envious when I heard that, but: a) It's hardly like I have some sort of claim (and I wouldn't want to, either), and b) I slept with James.
So honestly, no hard feelings whatsoever.
Love,
Len
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Glad to hear it. Bill did write, yes.
And I know. I think I was... trying to remind us all that something was going on, rather unsuccessfully. I know you have no claim and I know we're all on the same page here but I could understand some ambiguous feelings, here.
And I slept with James, too. Worst part was he wasn't actually a dick.
Now that we're not crazy, we should do something soon.
Love,
Jim
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