captain_jtkirk | .020 - [Filtered to McCoy]

What the hell is a space jump- nevermind, I don't even want to picture it. [Bones pinches the bridge of his nose as though warding off a headache.]

[That question makes him lower his hand, an exasperated expression crossing his face.] I don't even know if 'old you' and 'old me' were friends. For all we know your CMO could have been Puri. [He lifts his empty glass in honor of the dead man and sighs.]

I realize you're bored out of your thick skull but I'm not some damned pet project. I'm sure there are plenty of other stubborn people you can throw the effort at for kicks.

"I was in the shuttle Pike took over to the Narada. And then I jumped out of it to land on and disable the drill." [Kirk tells him anyway, just because he likes to talk about all of the dangerous things that he's done.

He's quiet for a long moment, watching Bones curiously.] "Bones, I don't just expend effort on things just because I'm bored." [He holds out his glass expectantly.] "Old Spock said we were friends too, by the way."

[McCoy runs a hand over his face, dropping the hand and glaring as he refills Jim's glass and then his own.] Then add that to the list. I didn't sneak you on board to be the ship's suicide mission poster boy believe it or not.

Then why Jim? Because it's a big, shiny challenge? [His tone is slightly exasperated but it falls to a more thoughtful shade.] In every reality then? [He snorts, raising his shot in mock toast.]

"Why did you sneak me on then?"

[Jim doesn't answer the question put towards him, carefully avoiding it by throwing out a question in response.] "And why do you say no, Bones?"

Because- [He gestures again and no, not very gracefully.] Hell, you're my friend Jim, I couldn't just leave you there looking like a kicked puppy. You're smart as a whip and you- [He stops, frowning.] I owed you. You needed it. Take your pick, hell if I know myself.

Because I'm not some challenge for you to overcome or get bored of Jim, that's why. [He takes his shot, not quite counting anymore.]

[Jim isn't sure why he's pushing it so hard. Probably because while Uhura turns him down all the time, he at least gets a reason for it. Bones isn't giving him a decent reason because it's not like the doctor hates him.

"And if you aren't a challenge?" [he prompts, tipping his head curiously. There's another reason, he's sure of it.]

[Bones just gives him a withering sort of look before glancing to his empty glass gruffly.] Then you're insane Jim. For one thing I'm not your casual sort, for another you're Starfleet's damned poster boy, you could do better. You just don't like hearing 'no.'

"Better watch out, Bones, I might rape you in your sleep."

[Jim laughs softly under his breath. He wants to point out that the CMO of the fleet's flagship is not exactly something to scoff at but he doesn't.]

"Have you ever had a one night stand?"

[McCoy rolls his eyes, resisting the urge to kick Jim and start a shoving war. He was damned close.] Glad to see those accusations did nothing to curb your sense of humor.

Of course I have. [He snorts, reaching for the bottle again.] This isn't the damned 18th century.

"If I can't laugh about it, then it means that she won."

[Jim downs his shot finally and holds out his glass expectantly.]

"Alright then. If you haven't gotten laid in like four years, and you believe in one night stands... what's the problem again?"

It's not a war Jim.

[He sighs as he fills Kirk's drink.] One night stands are with people who mutually agree not to see each other the next day, or the day after.

"So what do you have against fuck buddies?"

Why are you so god damned persistent? [His tone is exasperated.]

[Jim smiles easily.]

"Have you looked in a mirror?"

[Withering. Look.] Yes, to enjoy all the premature age lines you give me.

"By your logic, we could have sex and then you'd never have to see me again."

No Jim, by my logic you're worth more to me than a quick fuck.

[Jim doesn't have an immediately snappy retort. It's something of a foreign concept to him to have someone just be interested in being his friend who didn't start off as his enemy. And he really doesn't have a lot of experience in people sticking around.]

"It doesn't have to be quick, Bones."

[It might be the alcohol but Bones actually laughs at that, rubbing his forehead as it dies down quickly enough.] Jesus and Mary preserve me from shameless, hot shot captains and their damned whims.

Not everything is some sort of game or test Jim.

"Yeah, it is, Bones."

[The best analogy for his mind is that it's just a large chessboard and everyone else is the opposing team and even though he sacrifices, he's going to win in the end.]

"And the sooner you realize that I always win, the better it'll be for you."

[Bones raises a brow.] I can't believe we're having this fucking discussion. No, Jim, it's not a game, I'm not a game or a distraction from your boredom. There are plenty of idiots on this ship to 'win' against. I'm sure someone here would appreciate your warped philosophies.

"Nobody gets me like you do though, darlin'." [Jim pushes his bottom lip out towards a pout, trying not to ruin it by laughing.]

"I can't believe you're still putting up a fight."

I wouldn't want to rob you of the fun of the 'challenge.' [McCoy answers, dry as can be, expression one of 'I am not nearly drunk enough to deal with this.'] Get that look off your face or you're sleeping on the floor.

[Jim's pout becomes deeper and he adds a little bit of the puppy dog eyes to it as well. Always pushing his limits.]

"I have my own room, you know. I can go sleep there. Unless you want me to stay."

Not with that much whiskey in you you aren't. [He shoves in a general Kirk direction, sighing.] You're going to be the death of me kid.

.020 - [Filtered to McCoy]

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