dandyofawolf | Drift Fleet IC Inbox

[Lyall already knew, without even asking, that Biffy would disapprove of him going to the arena to blow off some steam after that augment glitch and its consequences. because it is barbaric and uncivilized and smelly.

Occasionally, though, you need barbaric and uncivilized and smelly. Just so you won't think or ruminate. And really Lyall doesn't even stay down there very long. Just long enough to get all of that pent-up nervosity out of his system.

When he comes back, he is still looking as put together as when he left, but he still goes to have a shower to wash off any remaining smell. Makes sure to throw his clothing in the wash too and get changed.

And then he goes to the kitchen to where he will start making some strong tea. Now that he's feeling calmer, a cup of tea sounds like a great idea.]

Good evening my darling fluff. I hope this finds you well. Finally I did have the chance to meet some of your delightful shipmates. At that party they were throwing for some American holiday. They were wonderful to talk to, especially the first mate.

And I just want to say.

Well played. I'd tip my hat to you if I was wearing one.

_{[ Kirk did feel rather bad for the wolves missing out on Fleetsgiving. It was his own fault for the miscalculation, really, but their presence had been sorely missed. But missing out on the festivities does not mean one has to miss every moment of it. Technology was rather grand that way. That, and having an incredibly dorky lover.

Biffy would find a file on his communicator - a video file to be precise. The attached message simply read: Enjoy. -JTK.

Pressing play would result in not one but two James Tiberius Kirks appearing on the screen, holding to each other in rather proper dance form, though one seemed far more comfortable in it than the other. Both were smirking at each other, eyes alight and a competitive edge to the sweep of their legs as they glided across the dance floor. The dance looks something like a quick paced waltz, with the Jim dressed more to Biffy's prescribed palette following and clearly having a time trying to keep up, though the fight never left his gaze. The whole video was only a few minutes long, and by the end of it was quite clear which Kirk was the winner of this little game (hint: it's not the one that had been following).

Kirk turns to face whomever is holding the device, smiling even in defeat, and there the video ends. ]}

[Mid october | after arena]

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Early December / After the Fleetsgiving