( open ) there's nothing here to run from

[winscenario]

who: Jim Kirk & YOU!
what: open prompts for flood things and monster fighting + sparring later in the month; specific closed prompts as I plot things out with people
when: month of April
where: all around the Quarantine
warnings: possibly some violence and injuries in any monster fighting and sparring threads; NSFW for sex in his thread with Victor


I ▹ FLOOD & DISASTER RELIEF

[ Jim's never been the kind to stay still, even during quiet and peaceful times. So when something goes wrong and people are in danger, it should come as no surprise that he's right in the thick of it.

After his network broadcast warning people of the dangers of getting too close to the rising waters, as well as asking for help in dealing with the damage and other consequences of the flood, he's made sure to set up a perimeter along the river, trying to get people to keep a somewhat safe distance from the waters. Still, it's impossible to make it completely safe or to isolate every single spot along the river, even with a lot of people helping out, and between that and the monsters crawling out of the water, anyone who finds themselves in a tough spot is likely to run into Jim.

Or rather, have him run towards them, possibly yelling out if he spots an oncoming danger, whether that is the rising water level or some wild creature getting a little too close, holding a phaser or a dagger in hand. ] Watch out!

II ▹ RECOVERY & SPARRING

[ Sometimes he likes to think nothing can stop him, if only he's stubborn enough. It usually worked out well back home, and even here when Bones was around, because a dermal regenerator, or some quick advanced surgery in more serious situations, would fix just about anything to perfection.

That's not the case, this time around. During one of the skirmishes with the flood creatures, he was attacked pretty viciously, and now that he's had the injury mostly treated, he's sporting a (yet healing) bite mark covering all around his shoulder and part of his upper arm. It doesn't bleed anymore, and as it heals he doesn't even have to keep it bandaged or wrapped up, but at times when he moves there's just a tinge of discomfort, a dull ache that makes him hiss.

Sometimes he's just sitting at work, pressing against the wound over his clothes, trying to ease the sore muscles. Ignoring it doesn't always work, but boy does he try.

A little later in the month, though, he gets more frustrated, and more intent on working through the mild pain and discomfort. For anyone who's a regular around the Perimeter Guard, Jim can be easily found around the training facilities, warming up on some gym equipment, or practicing a few simple moves on his own on a training mat.

What's left of his wound, as well as some bruising on the skin around it, is visible when he's only wearing a tank top, though he doesn't seem to pay it much mind, or tries not to anyway. If he spots anyone lingering around the area he'll look up and promptly ask— ] Wanna join in?

III ▹ WILCARD

[ Want to run into Jim elsewhere? Go right ahead! Also, if you'd like a prompt more specific to your character, feel free to ping me @ extreminator and I'll write one up for you! ♥ ]

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[dancingmd]

[Like Jim, Beverly can't stay away when there are people who need her help. While she's not straying as close to the flood zones as the Perimeter Guard, she is still nearby with a med evac team, ready to step in when she's needed. Except this time when they get a call after one of the crocodile attacks, it seems the beast is not yet gone.

When Jim calls out, Beverly instinctively reaches for her own phaser and turns towards the danger, protecting her two medics hauling their patient out on a stretcher.]

[winscenario]

[ Sadly phasers don't seem to have much of an effect on the creature. Jim's tried several times by now, both on stun and kill settings, but at most he's only managed to anger the creature further, rather than stop it or even slow it down.

He has to find a way to get it to move away from the medic team, though. He motions for Beverly to lower the phaser so she won't catch the creature's attention much, then urges her to get away. ]

I'll distract it! Go!

[ He starts shooting at the creature himself, aiming repetitive shots at it until it turns to face him. It starts on a surprisingly fast pace for a creature its size, opening its large mandibles, the rows of teeth not inspiring Jim with a lot of confidence. ]

Hey! Come on!! [ He yells at the creature, hoping to get it to follow after him and away from Beverly's team. ]

[dancingmd]

[If it was just her, she might argue, might insist on standing her ground beside him but it's not. She has a patient and colleagues to worry about, so she follows orders, urging her folks onward to safety.

However, it won't be long until she returns - there is no way she is leaving him behind.]

[winscenario]

[ Jim would probably scold her for it, but let's be real, it's not like he can talk much when it comes to not following orders. In her position, he'd do the same thing, make sure that the team and injured people were safe before coming back.

For now, though, he's not expecting her to show up again. Once he manages to get the crocodile to come after him, he sprints fast to put some distance between them, pulling out the dagger from where it's sheathed to his waist. Now he just needs to find an opening to try and land a good blow. ]

[dancingmd]

[Having seen the ineffectiveness of the phasers on the croc, Beverly devises another plan as quickly as she can. He's not near the bank where she left him so she whips out the tricorder to track him. Both he and the creature are further away than she expects, so she wastes no time in hurrying after them. She finds him preparing to face off the creature with... a knife? What is he thinking?!]

Jim! No!

[winscenario]

[ It's not just any knife; it's a magic dagger, belonging to a Norse god. Granted, Beverly couldn't possibly know that, but Jim seems to be fairly confident about his choice in weaponry. Against these creatures, at least, it's far more useful than his phaser.

Ignoring Beverly's cries, Jim waits until the massive crocodile is close enough, then he takes off running towards it without warning. The speed and sudden approach are enough that the creature can't react or open its jaws in time, and Jim jumps straight on top of it, digging the blade into its thick hide just above one of its forelegs. ]

[dancingmd]

[Instinctively, Beverly starts running towards the pair of them. She touches the silver bracelet on her wrist as a reassurance it's still there. Maybe it won't work, but she has great faith in Lucretia's skill. Unfortunately, she's not sure the shield is safe to use while Jim is locked in combat, so she'll have to -

Before she can get to them, the crocodile starts to roll with Jim still on its back.]

[winscenario]

[ Well, evidently he wasn't expecting that. And at first he's not even aware it's happening, not until he tumbles to the side. He's holding onto the creature by the hilt of the dagger, and in a panicked rush, he yanks it out, the force of the pull sending him falling backwards. He groans when his back hits the floor, but at least he's off the crocodile's back when it rolls around on the floor.

Now he can cross 'escape death by crushing' off his list. ]

[dancingmd]

[Once started in its deathroll, it's hard for the crocodile to stop, giving Beverly the chance she needs to dodge in and move Jim back as quickly as she can. If she can just put a few feet between him and the creature, that's all she needs for the shield to work.]

I got you, come on it's going to -

[Stop. Realizing its prey has disappeared, the crocodile lands on its feet with a roar before lunging at the pair of them. Beverly thrusts out her wrist in what appears at first to be a futile gesture. But then, a moment later, a burst of magic energy bursts from the bracelet on her wrist. It sends the crocodile flying while forming a protective shield around her and Jim. She looks down at where he sits on the ground.]

Are you all right?

[winscenario]

[ Jim's a little disoriented, enough that he's not entirely aware of what's happening around him, though he does follow Beverly as she pulls him back.

The roar grounds him again, and his attention shifts back to the crocodile. His heart quickens when he realizes it's charging at them, and not really noticing that Beverly has a plan, he puts himself between Beverly and the creature. While not a guarantee she won't be harmed, at least it should give her a bit more time to try and get away.

But then the hit never comes. Jim startles when the crocodile is pushed away from them forcefully, his eyes wide as he looks from the shield and back to Beverly. ]

Yeah. Yeah, I'm... fine. What's that?

[dancingmd]

[Of course he puts himself between them, as any good captain would. And as any good doctor would, she is quickly checking him over in the respite they now have to make sure he really is okay.]

Defense spell. Lucretia made it for me.

[Dryly:]

Apparently thinks I'm prone to getting myself into trouble.

[winscenario]

[ He was ready for the hit, but he's also relieved it doesn't have to come to that. He seriously likes being in one piece. So there's a sigh as he closes his eyes and lets Beverly check up on him. He's fine, for the record. Just probably a little sore from being thrown across the floor.

He raises an eyebrow at her tone, lips curling into a hint of a smile. ]

Yeah, I wonder where she got that crazy idea.

[dancingmd]

Not my fault I have to keep chasing after heedless Starship captains.

[Beverly, you're the heedless one on the Enterprise-D and you know it.]

[winscenario]

Steering close to insubordination, saying things like that.

[ Unsurprisingly, there's not even a hint of seriousness to Jim's tone. ]

[dancingmd]

Good thing you're not my commanding officer then, isn't it?

[winscenario]

Well, I'm still your superior officer. And technically your elder by, like... a hundred years. That totally counts for something.

[ He's so full of bullshit. ]

We should probably start moving away from the river. In case our new friend starts missing us and comes back.

[dancingmd]

[She hums in agreement.]

And the defensive shield will only hold so long.

[winscenario]

I'll escort your team back to the hospital.

[ He follows as she leads the way, keeping an eye out towards the river all the while. Just in case. ]

We should catch up, you and I. You know, when things calm down again. Feels like I haven't talked to you in forever. [ Even though she probably has caught a glimpse of him a few times around the hospital as of late. ]

[dancingmd]

I know.

[She turns and smiles softly.]

I'm sorry about that. It's just... all the festivals and parties... it's starting to get to me a little bit.

[winscenario]

Don't apologize. We've all had stuff going on in our lives, it's normal to just... drift away sometimes. I know you're still around when I need you.

[ He smiles at her. ]

How are they getting to you? Did something happen?

[dancingmd]

Just... homesickness, mainly. I know they mean well but... these constant reminders that they want us to stay, to make this all seem so... appealing. It's difficult, sometimes.

[winscenario]

Well, at least they're not actively trying to keep us here. But I guess it's normal— wanting people to stay. The city can't keep running if there are no people here.

[ He understands what she means, though. It can make some people feel torn. Jim himself included. ]

[dancingmd]

I know. And... I do understand better than perhaps many do about what they're going through.

[She moves a tree branch out of their way then stops to look behind them. Her tricorder shows no signs of the beast, but still she is nervous. Only once they start walking again does she continue her thought.]

I lost my home to a plague as well.

[winscenario]

[ Jim gets that nervousness. He hasn't eased his grip on his dagger either, just in case their friend decides to come back and chase after them. ]

You did? [ His attention shifts momentarily to Beverly at that remark, brow arching just so. ] I didn't know that. What happened?

[dancingmd]

I don't know how it started... I don't think anyone does. But when I was a child, I lived on a small colony in the Arvada system. A plague swept through, we ran out of medical supplies before Starfleet or any other ships reached us. We did what we could but...