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James Tiberius Kirk ([personal profile] universal_charm) wrote2015-02-11 12:52 am

[ LOCKED ] The Odd Couple

The door slammed maybe a bit to loudly as Kirk entered the dorm space he had been sharing with one Malcolm Reed for the better part of a year. Out of deeply ingrained habit he slipped out of his shoes by the door and kicked them to the side, coming around the partition into the main living space. The zipper of of his uniform went down next, casually tossing it onto his bed, though it hung off the side like a distressed damsel.

Naked from the waist up he threw open the doors to his closet, humming some song or another under his breath as he flicking through the various shirts he owned that were nice enough to require hangars. Was it going to be that kind of party? Stacy hadn't really said, but Stacy being Stacy, well, she'd like the button ups...

"Hey, don't throw the top lock tonight," he said over his shoulder to his roommate. "I don't know when I'll be back. Might want to put your ear plugs in too, just in case."

His warning given, he went back to perusing his shirts - not that he had that many to choose from, but hey, a guy had to be stylish.
tactical_alert: (have I told you you're an idiot lately)

[personal profile] tactical_alert 2015-02-11 10:23 am (UTC)(link)
There were some days he really wished he was the kind of person who could put on some music and do anything to it. As it was, he couldn't concentrate on his studied with music blasting in his ears, and so the slammed door made him twitch. Bloody door didn't need to be handled with such distaste. What did the poor door ever do to his roomie, one James Kirk?

He put down the padd he was reading from, turning in his seat to look. "You know, maybe you could end up somewhere else tonight if you're not even sure you'll be back at all. Lord knows you'll have your pick, depending on who you decide to pick up." He had never asked to live with an apparently popular partyboy, but here they were.
tactical_alert: (I do so hope we aren't all about to die)

[personal profile] tactical_alert 2015-02-11 08:42 pm (UTC)(link)
"If you come back with someone, would you at least remember to text me ahead of time so it's not a surprise? Etiquette hasn't died out yet, far as I'm aware." It isn't like Malcolm plans on going anywhere or being out during the middle of the night. Besides, if Jim actually tells him company's coming over, that'll give him time to do up the top lock and keep them out.
tactical_alert: (i c wut u did thar)

[personal profile] tactical_alert 2015-02-11 08:56 pm (UTC)(link)
"You could let me study and get a decent night of sleep instead. Lord knows you apparently don't need either." He swatted Jim's leg wiht a PADD. "I've got a feeling you run on alcohol and adrenaline alone. Maybe I should test that hypothesis someday."
tactical_alert: (i c wut u did thar)

[personal profile] tactical_alert 2015-02-11 09:21 pm (UTC)(link)
"You don't get much alcohol or adrenaline in bed, you get those getting there, it seems."
tactical_alert: (are you out of your mind)

[personal profile] tactical_alert 2015-02-11 11:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Wait. Wait, was that Jim hitting on him? Hold on a moment while he digests that.

He shook his head. "Go out with you where, to some smokey bar, or loud and crowded party? Does that seem like my scene to you?"
tactical_alert: (hmm?)

[personal profile] tactical_alert 2015-02-12 02:08 am (UTC)(link)
"There's always training practice. Nothing like getting all those hand-to-hand moves down to muscle memory. Reading, I like to read for enjoyment. What does it matter to you what kind of fun I have? You must have enough for half this floor."
tactical_alert: (oh good lord HERE we go...)

[personal profile] tactical_alert 2015-02-12 02:28 am (UTC)(link)
"You know I was being facetious," he sighed, looking at his reading material, both fun and schoolwork, on his desk and back at Jim.

"Being...social and trying things is all part of the experience and producing a well rounded and healthy mind. If it'll get you to shut up about how little fun I am, fine, I'll go to the stupid party. For an hour."
tactical_alert: (oh well...that shouldn't have happened)

[personal profile] tactical_alert 2015-02-12 02:35 am (UTC)(link)
Good to know he can actually surprise Jim now and again. Maybe...staying in his room or in places of study nine times out of ten wasn't doing him any favours. But when Jim touches the closet, he's up on his feet. "I can dress myself, thank you very much, get out of there."
tactical_alert: (considering)

[personal profile] tactical_alert 2015-02-12 02:43 am (UTC)(link)
"You haven't even told me what kind of party it is. Are we talking fancy?" He pulled out a neatly pressed button-down. "Are we talking club? Hm, club might be harder to pull off... Pub? Someone's house? I'm thinking casual top with a classier jacket," like so and like so, "to cover the bases. And jeans...well, I wouldn't know how my backside looks in them, but at least they're cozy and informal without being too informal..."
tactical_alert: (let me pop a few buttons here)

[personal profile] tactical_alert 2015-02-12 02:52 am (UTC)(link)
"...Less nicer jacket, then. Jolly good." There's a denim one in here somewhere. No pools for him, thanks. Fine, he'll change into all of that and look...like a normal person his age. Instead of the eternal cadet. Even gives a turn when he's done. "Yes? Good? Am I going to know anyone at this party? Were you invited, or is it everyone crashing?" Details are important, okay.
tactical_alert: (oh good lord HERE we go...)

[personal profile] tactical_alert 2015-02-12 03:16 am (UTC)(link)
He tolerated the smoothing and touching with a stiff spine just to keep himself from fidgeting. But the eyerolling Jim's just going to have to deal with. "Har har. Just don't be surprised when I turn into some pathetic wallflower. I don't socialize well. Big surprise, I know."
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[personal profile] tactical_alert 2015-02-12 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
Not something either of them could get on their own, that was for certain. Malcolm swallowed down the paranoia and anxiety at even being here to begin with. Make friends, get laid, relax, something. With so many people, that should be easy, right? "You're not going to start introducing me to everyone you know, are you?"
tactical_alert: (hmm?)

[personal profile] tactical_alert 2015-02-12 01:53 pm (UTC)(link)
It was always the 'be yourself' part that tripped him up, because wasn't the point doing something new and not himself? The jacket was probably not going to be necessary at this point. Maybe he should see if he can find some classmates and say hello? Not in the way that Jim was saying hello, of course. Social butterfly.

"Just water is fine." There was probably alcohol, but naturally there was a concern there. "Unless that's too boring for your tastes."

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