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[captainjaneway]

Do you really think a good cup of coffee is all it takes to keep me occupied?
Worth a try, but I'm afraid I'm getting a little restless here. Explorer, remember?

What now?

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[sonof_worf]

You are an explorer? My dad is one too. What does coffee taste like?

[captainjaneway]

Looks like I'm in good company here! Are you following in your father's footsteps then? It's an interesting job if you bring a certain amount of curiosity.

I say it tastes like heaven, others claim that it's an acquired taste. You're welcome to stop by and give it a try yourself.

[sonof_worf]

How do you know my father? [She was in Starfleet, he could see that but she wasn't with the Enterprise.]

I don't know.

[captainjaneway]

I'm not sure I do, but since we're all explorers it would make sense that we all meet up and share our experiences, don't you think?

[She explains her idealistic view and smiles at him in the hopes of gaining some trust with her approach. The Klingon child is not familiar to her, or maybe it will still take a few nudges to trigger any realizations.]

How about a little exchange? [A challenge now, to see how he will handle that.] I invite you to your first cup of fresh coffee and you tell me about yourself and all the things your father has explored.

MY CHILDHOOOOOD

[girlfriend_beyond]

How would you like to explore different universes?

we aim to please!

[captainjaneway]

More than a single universe? Hand me a ship and this is going to be exactly my type of thing.

[girlfriend_beyond]

You might need to create your own ship, but it's easy enough. Or you could catch a ride with Skyfire.

[notofficermaterial]

I've found they will try anything to keep us quiet.

It's good to see you Captain.

[captainjaneway]

Then I'd say they will find us resisting and getting our way anyway, don't you think?

It's good to see you as well, B'Elanna. I wasn't expecting familiar faces to show up that soon, so I hope this proves that we're not getting rusty, yet.

[notofficermaterial]

You know me Captain. I never back down from a fight.

And consider yourself lucky. Usually when playing from our universe, my mun prefers Commander Tucker from the NX-01. Commander LaForge and I are lucky if we get to come out for a breath of fresh air every now and then.

[simulatedmedic]

Well, I could do that physical exam you've been avoiding for the past few months.

[captainjaneway]

[Uncomfortably shifting in her chair.]

You know, Doctor... I think I have a very urgent staff meeting to attend right now.

[simulatedmedic]

Nonsense, we're not on Voyager at the moment, I think this is the perfect time.

[earlgrey_hot]

Yes, it does get rather tedious being held here.

[Sipping tea.]

Good to see you, captain.

[captainjaneway]

I'd swear that there have been Jefferies tubes I felt less trapped in.

[She voices her complaint, yet can't really hide her smile behind her own cup.]

Captain. [Nods in acknowledgement and shifts to sit up a little straighter in her chair. Respect where respect is due.] I don't suppose you have come up with any escape plans, yet?

[earlgrey_hot]

No, unfortunately not. There's a massive multiverse out there, but our mundanes insist on keeping us trapped.

I'd say this is borderline cruelty.

[saintedsinner]

Yeah, you're not going to find too much exploring. Usually you're stuck in one spot.

[captainjaneway]

That doesn't sound too appealing, to be honest... Not that single spots can't be interesting, but what do you do when you're done discovering it all?

[saintedsinner]

Well, usually before that level of stagnation kicks in where I am another event hits us and we either are living in the bottom of an ocean as fish or have fire raining down on us. Take your pick.

[not_annika]

Hello, Captain. [She's a little wary, sad and without any implants.]

[captainjaneway]

Seven!

[She calls out, immediately sporting a smile on her face as she approaches without any reservations. The missing implants catch her attention right away, triggering natural curiosity.]

What happened to you?

[not_annika]

[She smiles back.] It is... a long story. I should not break the temporal prime directive.

[assimilate]

Perhaps you should take to exploring more of this pocket multiverse, Captain.

[ if being trapped here was the only option, taking a look around was better than idleness. ]

[captainjaneway]

You might be right, Seven. Time to expand a few horizons, don't you think?

[ Anything was better than sitting around in her books. Admittedly, having some company already made it a little more pleasant. ]

I take it you're stranded here as well?

[assimilate]

When I am not wrongfully imprisoned, yes.