smartass_captain

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Even the knowledge of what young Jim and his peers have had to face, the differences that drive a wedge between their histories, does not diminish the elder Kirk’s interest in what they’re choosing to make of their future. Quite the opposite, if anything. Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations has never been more true than it is in the Nexus; just being here is proof enough of that.

Young Jim deserves to find his happiness wherever he can find it, and this young man seems to have that same adventurous spirit, that call to explore and learn for the joy of learning. Gallivanting around the galaxy is a game for the young, he’d said once, and now he agrees with himself, content to sit back and live vicariously through the adventures of others.

“The hard part’s over,” he agrees with a chuckle. “Do your people do honeymoons? Duty will call before you know it; better to spend a little time together before it comes.” Because God knows, Starfleet will keep a man busy often enough.

Kirk has become used to cats, and likes them well enough, but at heart he’ll always be a dog person. It’s been ages since he’s had one, and offers the back of his hand for the familiar to sniff when it approaches. It’s fairly clear this is no ordinary dog - wolf? - but it seems to act like one. “Is this fellow going out there with you two?”