Reserved at Sirenspull

[the_other_dr_mccoy]

 What're you gonna do if my app gets rejected? Push me to the back'a your headspace again? Don't you dare deny it, that's what you've done several times before and you'll do it again. You better hope the mods there agree with your boyfriends assessment of our application because I'm tired of ending up covered in a layer of dust.

I was cleaner during the bombing incident on Centaurus, I think.

Plus, I'm sure this place could use more doctors. Especially Starfleet doctors.

Comments

[kirk_tng]

You were at the bombing incident on Centaurus?

[the_other_dr_mccoy]

I was, yeah. It was... terrible. A lot of us were lucky not to be in New Athens that day.

[kirk_tng]

I've heard stories. You're lucky.

[the_other_dr_mccoy]

The stories are only a fraction of just how bad it was. There were so many people that we just couldn't help, even after Starfleet was able to get ships and personnel there.

[kirk_tng]

That's Starfleet for you.

Sorry.

[the_other_dr_mccoy]

I wouldn't really place the blame on Starfleet. Our planetary defense system was messed up after the attack. No ships were able to approach Centaurus.

[kirk_tng]

If Starfleet didn't work so hard to anger so many...

Sorry. I don't mean to be surly about Starfleet. It's just been...

The last thing I remember was being on the receiving end of a Klingon d'k tahg. I guess I'm just feeling a little bit more emotional than normal.

[the_other_dr_mccoy]

It's alright, I know a lot of people don't like Starfleet. So long as you don't hate the people that work for them, I'd be a little hurt.

[Jo nods and pats his shoulder.]

Sounds like you could use a drink after that.

[kirk_tng]

To say the least.

Oh, um, I'm David. Doctor David Marcus.

[the_other_dr_mccoy]

It's a good thing I know how my daddy mixes his famous Mint Juleps then, huh?

Nice t'meet you Dr. Marcus. Dr. Joanna McCoy at your service!

[kirk_tng]

...mint juleps?

[the_other_dr_mccoy]

It's a cocktail from the south, USA. Made from mint, bourbon, sugar, and water.

[kirk_tng]

I've actually heard of them. I didn't realize they were so well-known.

[the_other_dr_mccoy]

Oh, really? Well, my dad is pretty fond of them so I learned to mix 'em awhile back.

[kirk_tng]

I'm almost afraid to ask this but...Leonard McCoy?

[the_other_dr_mccoy]

Why would you be afraid?

But yeah, that'd be him.

[kirk_tng]

We've met. He's the XMO on the Enterprise.

[the_other_dr_mccoy]

I'm gonna guess that you were a victim of his bedside manner?

[kirk_tng]

[He laughs.]

No. Just an eyewitness.

[the_other_dr_mccoy]

[Jo can't help but laugh as well.]

Just as bad, I suppose!

[kirk_tng]

Well, it isn't something I need to see again any time soon.

[the_other_dr_mccoy]

Just avoid his Sickbay and you'll be okay then. I promise that I didn't inherit his bedside manner, by the way.

[kirk_tng]

Thankfully, you didn't inherit his looks either.

[the_other_dr_mccoy]

Careful he doesn't hear you say that.

[Good way to get Jo to laugh again, just more softly this time.]

[kirk_tng]

I just fought a Klingon. Anything compared to that, I think I can manage.

[the_other_dr_mccoy]

Klingons are much more frightening than my dad, yeah.

[kirk_tng]

But not by much...

[the_other_dr_mccoy]

Hmm, I dunno. My dad can only wield a hypospray.

[kirk_tng]

Those things are dangerous in the wrong hands.

[the_other_dr_mccoy]

Good thing he'd never abuse his power.

[kirk_tng]

No, probably not. He seems like a good man.

[the_other_dr_mccoy]

He really is. I idolized him when I was growing him.

[kirk_tng]

Admiral Kirk certainly seems to like him.

[the_other_dr_mccoy]

He and Uncle Jim have known each other since I was a kid. I guess my dad had to practically rebuild his knee. He missed about four months of shore leave to help him.

[kirk_tng]

"Uncle Jim."

[David just shakes his head.]

[the_other_dr_mccoy]

Something I picked up, a seven year old gets easily attached to people. I don't call him that when I'm working.

[kirk_tng]

He probably likes that.

[the_other_dr_mccoy]

He's never objected, anyway.

[kirk_tng]

I'm...glad.

[bornsnarky]

Jo.

Jo.

[wrapping you up in a hug]

Be careful. For the love of God, be careful.

[the_other_dr_mccoy]

[Have the tightest hug ever.]

I am always careful, daddy. Plus, I have a phaser on me. Nobody on Starbase Ten ever goes anywhere without one.

[Ever the medical personnel.]

[bornsnarky]

[a squawk of mock protest]

Always careful, huh? I guess you're not ten years old any more, but hell, Jo...

[the_other_dr_mccoy]

Definitely not. I'm glad to say that I'm old enough now to try to challenge your place as the best doctor in Starfleet~

[bornsnarky]

You are a shameless sucker-upper, Joanna McCoy.

[a smooch on your forehead]

[the_other_dr_mccoy]

Completely shameless!

[That gets a grin from her and a mock sigh.]