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[It's pure luck that Yuuri manages to catch Emil on one of the slower days of his mission, and with the both of them interested in seeing the other islands around the main city, the obvious choice is to go together. They make good time when stopping by the shops to purchase supplies for the journey, and it's still early in the day when they finally make it to the docks.

As they step into the boat, Yuuri drops his duffel bag carefully onto the seat beside him and smiles at Emil.]

Why don't you pick a direction? Apparently there's smaller islands whichever way you end up going.

[After a short stop by the nearest cafe in the Shopping Centre, Yuuri slips the wrapped sandwich and the beverages he'd also picked up into his bag and hurries back to the elevators.

While the med bay isn't the busiest he's ever seen it, Yuuri still has to dodge around the other patients, some of which are the Fek--Yuuri gives them a quick greeting before flagging down a nurse at the front desk. From there, it's a short search to find the right room. Yuuri knocks.]

Lieutenant colonel?

[Emil was happy to take a break, especially if it meant seeing the sights with a friend. And with one of the aliens unwilling to meet with them anytime soon, they were in for a stretch of no progress anyway.]

Really? Anywhere I want? Okay, hmm, how about... that way?

[Eager to get underway, he leans over the side of the boat and points. This whole picnic thing is new to him, and he's excited to get started.]

[ It takes far, far more than not knowing a person particularly well to keep Coran from reaching out to a young space traveler. Bajikan seems like an idyllic place to help someone get their feet wet with interplanetary experiences, so to speak, and Coran's always had that instinct to sort of... try to take people under his wing.

He's not analyzing it much. Yuuri is a perfectly polite young man from what he knows, and if he can use some shore leave to help him on the path to seasoned traveler, then he will.

Welcome to Ira. There are weapons everywhere and people kind of like to shove with their shoulders when they walk past, and this is literally 100% exactly the kind of place Coran would pick for an outing in canon if he could, probably. ]

Goodness, they keep their districts so tightly separated on this planet! I'd normally expect a bit more spillover. Not that I mind! Makes things a little simpler!

[When Jason brings up spending some time together down on Bajikan, Yuuri barely hesitates before he agrees. Despite their differences, Jason's done a lot of Yuuri already in the past month. Knowing as he does how some ship mates have met their end recently, Yuuri's even more grateful for the self defense lessons. The murders--unbidden, the grotesque image of that severed hand waving at the screen flashes through his mind again. Yuuri shudders, nails digging into his skin painfully as he swallows back his revulsion.]

Did you already pick which bar you want to check out? There's so many of them in this district.

[He's here to have fun, he reminds himself. With the awful memory haunting him, Yuuri doesn't find the idea of alcohol as daunting as he might usually. Besides, he's been curious about this district. There's all sorts of wonderful smells coming from the many restaurants, and as long as he doesn't overindulge in the alcohol, he should be fine, right? Right.]

[Despite the lingering embarrassment at having overindulged with the alcohol again, Yuuri still finds himself drawn to Gula district's gate when he heads down to Bajikan for the day. Yuuri stares wistfully at the orange and yellow gate, thinking of all the food he hadn't even tried yet.

So preoccupied with his thoughts, Yuuri doesn't even realize he's practically run into someone until he's forced to take a step back. Recognition fills his eyes.]

Oh! Ax. Hi. [Yuuri's finger traces at the orange coin in his pocket guiltily.] I was just... trying to decide which district to visit for the day.

[It's a nice change of pace to meet Dr. McCoy out of the Enterprise's med bay. Though Yuuri's all too happy to hole up in there with the doctor for his first aid lessons, he's not going to pass on a chance to explore the districts with him.

Yuuri studies the gates intently before tilting his head toward McCoy with a small smile.]

You said you were thinking of buying something, right? I think that means we should try Avaritia. That's, um. [Yuuri scans the main heptagon until his gaze lands on one gate in particular. He points.] That one, I think. The golden one.

[Yuuri looks over at the Bajikan steering their boat, who only shrugs and turns the engine on.]

I think that means "yes". [As the boat pulls away from the docks, Yuuri fiddles with his wrist device and takes pictures of the main island in its dazzling glory.]

Lucky we got here earlier--we get to have the boat to ourselves. Or maybe most of the tourists visiting Bajikan just prefer to stay in the main districts?

Everything's so organized. Oof. [Wincing, Yuuri rubs at his shoulder, where one passing Bajikan had shoved past him roughly with a growl. ("Watch where you're going, kid!") He's not sure if he likes the crowd that this particular district draws, if he's honest.

After that, Yuuri makes a point of skittering around or leaning out of the way when someone gets too close.]

I guess it is interesting that they've separated everything like this. You'll know exactly what you'll be getting into with each district this way.

[Leonard has considered a lot of roles in his life. Researcher and doctor always came first. But teacher? That proves new to him. But he likes it. Likes spending time with Yuuri and teaching him things each time they met.

Granted, he's still a big mess after the whole fiasco with complete engine failure, so he looks a little ragged to say the least. Still, he smiled warmly at the skater and ducks his head with a small huff of a laugh.]

Fillin' a little bad for not havin' a real gift for him for Valentine's day. Especially after we got stuck locked in a room with no power or gravity for hours that day. [Angling a brow, he looks over at the other and angles his head a bit.]

Think it's got much that's unique? [Cause honestly? He's at a loss at what you give a guy like Jim Kirk.]

Oh, hello, Yuuri.

[It's okay, Yuuri. Ax is the last person to judge anybody for overindulging.

In fact, Ax looks directly at the gate, then to the chip in Yuuri's hand, then back at the gate. The gate that he is heading toward himself.

The solution seems obvious.]

Would you like to visit Gula with me?

[Emil leans out over the railing, watching the water go by. He reaches down, but can't quite reach to trail his fingers along in it.]

Maybe they didn't know they could take boats out? Or probably they're all just shopping and having fun in the districts! I swear, something about that place makes it hard not to get all caught up in the excitement. I got a bunch of money for eating a flower, and then I spent it on all kinds of stuff. It seems kinda dumb now, but it was fun at the time!

They all have that effect on the visitors. [Yuuri barely holds in the sigh as he remembers how the districts have influenced him and Viktor so far.] I think each district influences you in a way that goes with its theme.

[And then he perks up.] Oh, it was a flower that did that? I'd noticed there was a lot more money in my account than before, but I had no idea where it came from.

[You can't call him out like this, Ax! (Actually, yes, he can.) Yuuri flashes a sheepish look between Ax and the token, before finally nodding his head in agreement.]

I was hoping to try some of the food in this district. It looked great when I was here last time, but I didn't get a chance to really look around.

[Because, you know, he was a little busy drowning himself in alcohol.]

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[His smile turns wry as he shakes his head.] I don't think anyone was really in a celebrating mood on Valentine's Day or even after that, with everything that happened. I'm sure Jim will appreciate any gift--it's the thought that counts, right?

Um, I don't know. [Yuuri frowns at the gate, as if expecting to find some answers just by staring at it.] What sort of thing does Jim like?

Yeah! Eichi said he heard a rumor that the flower brought wealth, and I thought he was just playing a trick on me, but it worked! It was really cool!

...Um... so wait, did you just eat flowers for fun? Without knowing if they did anything?

[He's not judging. Okay maybe a little.]

...sort of. [Yuuri laughs a little, completely caught out.] I heard the flowers in that district had positive effects, too, but they didn't what exactly. I was a little curious.

Oh! I took some blue ones from Acedia and some pink ones from Luxuria back to the ship with me last time, though. The natives told me they use those to make relaxing teas. [His smile is just a little teasing.] I promise I didn't just eat these without asking first.

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[Emil laughs a little at that comment.]

I've been hearing a lot of rumors too. Like how some flowers can make you super confident, or stronger in a fight. I wonder how--

[He lifts up off his seat, floating out of habit, but quickly realizes the boat's sliding out from under him. Worried, he scrambles to grab onto the rail.]

Whoooa! Okay, I guess they weren't kidding when they said to stay seated.

Stronger in a fight? Maybe we could try-- [His words cut off with a gasp as Emil almost falls into the water. Yuuri quickly reaches out to pull him back.]

Careful! [Even when Emil's back in his seat, Yuuri doesn't let go just yet.] Are you okay?

[Rattled, relieved, Emil slowly releases his grip on Yuuri's arm and laughs as he settles into his seat. He held on as hard as he could, but he has all the physical power of a puppy so it's not enough to leave a mark.]

Haha! Yikes, that could have been really bad! I'm fine, don't worry! It isn't like I was going to fall.

[But flying after the boat to catch back up would have been really embarrassing. And kind of difficult.]

But thanks for catching me! I would have looked really weird chasing the boat the whole way.

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[There's a stunned sort of silence for a moment before Yuuri lets out a huff of laughter.]

You're right. For a second there, I forgot you basically fly around the place. [Finally, he lets go, still smiling.] Does staying in the air like that all day tire you out at all?

I s'pose you're right. [Typically that was the gist of gift givin', but he's not that sure. Normally he didn't linger too long on buyin' gifts cause it always turns out the same.

He can't find a damn thing he thinks is good enough for Jim.] His ship. Space. His crew. Lookin' at the stars and wishin' he was there in them. I think he gets a kick out of fightin', too. Just not as much as he used to. Guess none of that is helpful though.

Sharp observation, Katsuki Yuuri! That's exactly why I thought it might make for some good experience for you!

[ And just look at him already! Using his reflexes!

Coran takes another shouldering and pivots on the spot to point to his eyes, then to whoever it was that elbowed him, a few times. Can they not see he's trying to have a teachable moment here?? ]

Bit more aggressive down here than I thought they'd be, of course. [ His voice raises ever-so-slightly. ] I've gotten friendlier greetings at the front end of a Weblum! But there you are, cultural differences everywhere you go!

[Maes has been keeping himself occupied. Mostly making endless notes, but he also managed to finally figure out how to get some reading material. He had to learn all he could and apparently had several centuries of technology to catch up on.

When he hears the knock he looks up, quietly tucking away his notepad. He was being cautious now. After what happened back home...well he was going to be playing this one a little more close to the chest.]

Yes? Come in.

[He sees the young man with a bag, recognizes the voice, and manages a smile. They had used the audio function and Maes remembers their brief exchange and the associated username.]

Ah...it was Katsuki, right? Man that smells way better than what they've been bringing in here.

You have been here before? [He seems really, really excited about that.] Then you can show me all the places worth visiting. There should be much food to try.

[He steps closer to Yuuri as he speaks, his eyes wide with amazement, until he's basically all up in Yuuri's personal business. You've signed your death warrant, Katsuki.]

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Emil // Bajikan // Mid-March

Maes Hughes // Eluvio // Backdated

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mid-march

Jason // Bajikan // March 10

Ax // Bajikan // March 18

Leonard McCoy // Bajikan // March 12

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SO CUTE. Seriously.

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<3

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