new muse, who is doubtful about his prospects

[iamnotkhan]

Look, I'm as flattered as the next Starfleet officer--possibly more so, considering my illustrious forebears--but you and I both know this isn't going to go anywhere at all. Your far too busy, and honestly as dashing and intelligent as I know I am, you've got James Tiberius Kirk in here ready and willing.

That said, there are worse people to be trapped in one headspace with.

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[eightlives]

You're right. You could be stuck with Dukat.

[iamnotkhan]

My god. That sounds awful.

[eightlives]

He's really easy to tune out, like white noise. I just pretend he's a replicator on an automatic cleaning cycle, whirring and droning in the background.

But James T. Kirk on the other hand... I don't know how you could ignore him.

[iamnotkhan]

Dukat does rather enjoy the sound of his own voice, doesn't he? Pity no one else does.

Kirk, on the other hand... Well. Let's just say, as yet I've no desire to ignore him.

[eightlives]

I'd have so many things to ask him. What I wouldn't do for just five minutes of his time.

Kirk, not Dukat. Obviously.

[iamnotkhan]

I doubt five minutes would be enough.

But I'd pay to see it, if the suggestion isn't too crass.

[batlh]

... it is evidently not about a lack of confidence, at least.

[iamnotkhan]

I should have thought you'd disapprove of false modesty, Mr. Worf.

[batlh]

I hope that does not discourage you, Doctor. I found that with these mundanes it is necessary to prevail.

[iamnotkhan]

Ah yes, but in what case is victory won?

[batlh]

I do not know.

[symbiant]

She took me to a place on a whim. I don't know if that's a good thing or not. I mean the place is-- not what we're used to.

[iamnotkhan]

Ezri? Are you all right?

[symbiant]

I'm-- well surviving.

[iamnotkhan]

I'm glad to hear it, but that's not entirely reassuring.

[symbiant]

It's a long story, but basically political upheaval is not actually my forte.

[iamnotkhan]

Naturally. Your calling is to counsel, reconciliation. It stands to reason.

[symbiant]

That's not really possible here. The man is a tyrant. Only the local people haven't done much to really replace him. Aside from some dangerous rioting.

[iamnotkhan]

Sometimes a riot can be necessary. But... where are you, exactly?

[symbiant]

Underwater. In a city called Rapture.