Old muse given new life. The Doctor is in. Looking for a game.

[spacedrmccoy]

Now just wait a damn minute.
The last time you dragged me into one of these games, it didn't exactly end very well for me. Or anyone else you've got couped up in there. Now I'm flattered you remain so fond o' me missy but you've got far better things to do with your time than to toy around with other people.

[Even if it means you get to explore other places?]

Explore? Dammit woman, I'm a Doctor! I am not your play thing!

If you insist on making me endure any such 'games' than at least allow me to function as a medical officer. I remember the places you sent me to... If I'm goin', at least let me be of help.

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[drlmccoy]

....well shit.

[Pours the bourbon]

[spacedrmccoy]

[Eyes the other fellow]

My thoughts exactly. First time meetin' another version of yourself?

[drlmccoy]

At this point, I might as well expect another Jim to pop up outta nowhere. Already met the old hobgoblin, then the other Sulu.

[Offers the glass]

[original_fine]

You love it.

[spacedrmccoy]

[He bristles a little but seems to settle when he see's who it is.] Well that's at least one benefit of bein' here.

Jim. How's life been treatin' you?

[original_fine]

I've largely been ignored, lately. I'm not sure if that's good or bad, to be honest.

[starfleet_brat]

You tell her, daddy!

[spacedrmccoy]

[Blink, blink. Waaaait a minute.
He looks down at the younger version of Joanna with a small fond smile.]

Now how'd I know you'd find me?

[starfleet_brat]

Because I always do? And you know everything.

[Duh.]

[rustledbyjimmies]

Doctor. May I inquire what manner of places you have been? I have yet to be placed in one myself and do not wish to be uninformed of the possibilities.

[spacedrmccoy]

[A long pause.] Spock.

Well first there was the Underworld, of Greek Origin. That place was a laugh. [Note the bitter sarcasm and his dark expression.] Then a hellish city of some kind.

The others here with me inform me of another city of eternal darkness... So...

It's not looking optimistic for us. Sometimes we were provided for, others we were left to sruvive on our own. The settings vary, but I've yet to find myself some place pleasent. [He casts a dark look at his mundane.]

[captainpike]

[Finally, someone in a uniform that looks more like his own timeline.]

Doctor. [Not his own CMO Boyce, but he's not complaining.] One could point out that our orders are to explore new worlds. Though I'm not sure this sort of place qualifies, this is more like a [don't you dare say cage, Pike] simulation.

*excited flailing* TOS!PIKE! 8D

[spacedrmccoy]

[Now don't you look familiar. He recognises that face from some where...]
Simulation is right but the results are painfully real. [Don't think about the Underworld. Don't think about the Underworld.]

Yes, our orders are to explore, but I'm also a Chief Medical Officer. I have duties to my crew and my ship. I'm sure you can understand that.

[kirk]

I'm pretty sure wherever she winds up sending you you'll make yourself useful, Bones. Don't worry about that.

[He may not know you too well, but he knows his Bones.]

[spacedrmccoy]

[HThere's a smile. It's always good to see a Jim. Any Jim.]

Believe me I will. And you? Dare I ask about yourself?

[smash_stuff]

[So...this is awkward, Bruce isn't sure what he's doing here.]

I'm not exactly a medical doctor myself if you were looking for extra hands...I've been helping in some third world countries but they could use any medical help, whether it's educated or not.

[spacedrmccoy]

[Welcome to awkward city. Want a drink?]

I'll certainly go where ever I'm needed. Though I'll admit, it would help to have my medical bay and staff with me.

Doctor McCoy, and you are? [He offers a hand.]

[slapdash]

I never get tired of hearing your rants.

[ Except when they're directed at him. ]

[spacedrmccoy]

[See this face? This face is a grumpy face. You don't want none o' this boy!]

Fitting seeing as how you keep earning them.

[His expression softens.]

Another young Jim. My god. You're everywhere.

It's good tos ee you.

[defusing]

Doctor McCoy?

[YOU'RE OLD. And yet still oddly attractive.]

I can't imagine seeing you sent anywhere that would have to you anything but act in an official medical capacity.

[spacedrmccoy]

Yes, I am...

[Old-ER. And damn straight he's still attractive. McCoys age like a fine wine or a damn good bourbon, donctha know?]

Believe me, it'll be hard to stop me in any case.

Are we aqquainted, Miss?

[hunterbybirth]

Bones!

[He's grinning, but it doesn't quite hide the haunted look that's always in his eyes these days.]

Long time, man. Where've you been?

[spacedrmccoy]

Dean?

[The older man grins and approaches, fully intending to embrace the younger man.]

It sure it good to see you! I've just been... well... Life got in my mundanes way.

[avengeme]

The fact is they don't have better things to do than to toy around with us. Be careful she doesn't send you to places that allows death.

[dying multiple times? Never pleasant.]

[spacedrmccoy]

Unfortunately, she is... And it wouldn't be the first time.

[Try dying in the Greek Underworld. That's an experience to try to ignore.]

I can only hope at the very least to do some good while I'm there.

[Have an inquisitive look there, Mr Agent.]

I don't believe we've met.