HAVE NO FEAR, O’ RILEY’S HERE

That's right! Lieutenant Kevin Riley, navigator of the USS Enterprise NCC-1701 reporting for duty! Not to brag or anything, but I'm the best navigator on this ship. So if you got questions, I got the answers! STARFLEET COMMAND { LIEUTENANT } ((This is an Indie ST:XI rp blog. I track the #Ltirishman tag as well!))

[ltirishman]

[ltirishman]

"Ugh, who ever thought gamma shift was a good thing was a sadistic bastard."

[bajorantwins-blog]

"There has to be some kind of...

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"That still does not make sense."

[ltirishman]

"Wow, tough crowd." Riley sighed, "You know I'm joking, right?"

[youngestcaptain]

Kirk & Riley || To Dust Or To Gold

— ltirishman

❝Look, considering tomorrow is the anniversary, you’re welcome to have the day off and spend it however you like.❞ Kirk spoke, quickly grabbing Riley by the elbow to pull him aside in the hallway; before heading into the turbolift filled with other people. Kirk could have sent Riley a PADD message but he didn’t want any recorded correspondence of their very private conversation. When Riley was first assigned to the Enterprise, Kirk bluntly made it clear that he didn’t want any of the crew to know about their history.

❝No questions asked or need to file a request with Spock. I’ll take care of it, if you want.❞ His eyes spoke volumes as he stared at Riley. He never mentioned Tarsus IV prior to this, but obviously both weren’t going to forget what tomorrow represented: the date of their rescue— aka a sentencing of lifelong survivor’s guilt.

[ltirishman]

When Captain Kirk pulled Riley aside, he was expecting to be reprimanded for his behavior at lunch earlier. He had gotten into a fist fight with a redshirt who snidely commented on his eating habits. It wasn’t that asshole’s business whether how much or how little he had eaten that day. Still, letting out his frustrations on somebody else was inexcusable so hearing Kirk's offer took him by surprise.

"Ji― I mean, Captain." Riley paused, embarrassed by the near slip up. Luckily, the sincerity in Kirk’s eyes gave him the courage to continue on. “Thank you. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you looking out for me now." And in the past he wanted to add. "Can I get some time to think about it? I'm not really sure what I want to do yet." Hopefully he didn't offend the older man with his hesitation.

[ltirishman]

"Ugh, who ever thought gamma shift was a good thing was a sadistic bastard."

[bajorantwins-blog]

"There has to be some kind of shift at this time. We cannot have no one."

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[ltirishman]

"Perhaps…" He paused then grinned. "Or maybe they know my good looks are too much of a distraction! That’s probably why I’m usually working alone. What do you think, Ensign?" He batted his eyelashes at her.

[bajorantwins-blog]

Amia didn't even look up from her padd, "That..." She looked up, "That does not even make sense."

[ltirishman]

"That's because you don't see that the evidence is all here." He pointed to his face.

[kirkxut-blog]

                  ❝I don’t think you should                                 be touching that.❞

          The Captain spoke aloud to the person           standing a few yards away from him.

[ltirishman]

      Startled, Riley nearly dropped       the offending object in his hands.            

                "Oh shit. I mean Captain!                  I didn't see you there."

[ltirishman]

"Ugh, who ever thought gamma shift was a good thing was a sadistic bastard."

[bajorantwins-blog]

"There has to be some kind of shift at this time. We cannot have no one."

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[ltirishman]

"Perhaps..." He paused then grinned. "Or maybe they know my good looks are too much of a distraction! That's probably why I'm usually working alone. What do you think, Ensign?" He batted his eyelashes at her.

[ltirishman]

"Ugh, who ever thought gamma shift was a good thing was a sadistic bastard."

[bajorantwins-blog]

"There has to be some kind of shift at this time. We cannot have no one."

[ltirishman]

"Point taken. Someone’s gotta be...

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"I have only been on this ship for two months, I do not expect something like alpha shift so quickly."

[ltirishman]

"Okay so? I'm new too but with my excellent record and success in the academy I should at least be working beta shift."

[ltirishman]

"Ugh, who ever thought gamma shift was a good thing was a sadistic bastard."

[bajorantwins-blog]

"There has to be some kind of shift at this time. We cannot have no one."

[ltirishman]

"Point taken. Someone’s gotta be watching out during this...

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"It is odd that everything interesting happens on Alpha shift. There is no night or day in space so everything shouldn't happen in the day time. But since it does those who have less qualifications then others get the night shifts."

[ltirishman]

Riley shot her an irritated look. "You do realize you're insulting yourself too." 

[ltirishman]

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"Ugh, who ever thought gamma shift was a good thing was a sadistic bastard."

[bajorantwins-blog]

"There has to be some kind of shift at this time. We cannot have no one."

[ltirishman]

"Point taken. Someone’s gotta be watching out during this hellish hours. That begs the question though. Why am I that someone?! The universe is so cruel.”

[bajorantwins-blog]

"Probably because you haven’t shown enough worth to be on any other shift. Although there is no night in space so I don’t see why that matters do much."

[ltirishman]

Um, ouch much? "Geez, don't hold back on my account," he grumbled. "It matters because nothing ever happens at this time. I'm dying of boredom here!"

[ltirishman]

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"Ugh, who ever thought gamma shift was a good thing was a sadistic bastard."

[bajorantwins-blog]

"There has to be some kind of shift at this time. We cannot have no one."

[ltirishman]

"Point taken. Someone's gotta be watching out during this hellish hours. That begs the question though. Why am I that someone?! The universe is so cruel."

[ltirishman]

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"Ugh, who ever thought gamma shift was a good thing was a sadistic bastard."

[octxberbride]

Walking back from the main offices she couldn’t help but overhear the conversation. “Lieutenant O’Riley, was a complaint, I overheard just now?” the Commodore asked, stopping in her tracks. “Is the USS Enterprise giving you a bit of grief?” she chuckled.

[ltirishman]

Riley was leaning back in his chair, trying to get comfy for a "quick" nap when he heard the Commodore's voice. Startled, he nearly fell backwards but managed to catch himself in time. To cover his embarrassment, he gave her a cheeky grin. "By grief you mean I'm missing out on my vital beauty sleep then yeah I'm definitely receiving some grief right now," he quipped.

[ltirishman]

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"Ugh, who ever thought gamma shift was a good thing was a sadistic bastard."

[choke-on-glitter]

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[ltirishman]

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[spellsbulletsandbusiness-deacti]

Itirishman started following you.

[spellsbulletsandbusiness-deacti]

“Excellent.” Sheri breathed a sigh of relief, glad to find someone who believed her fast. That would make this little escapade all the more easier.

At his question, she frowned and fidgeted with her fingers. “Well, the issue is, you see— The spell I used is the one that brings me back or forward in time. I… There isn’t a spell to bring me home yet. I need to concoct one as soon as I can, but it’ll take time. The wrong words can cause a whole lot of trouble. Trust me. For now… I’m kind of stuck.”

[ltirishman]

"Yikes. That sucks ass. I mean...It's not so bad. You'll get to hang out in the coolest star ship in the universe with the coolest guy in the universe for the time being!" He tossed her a cheeky smile. Hopefully humor would lighten up her mood.

"You know I bet Commander Spock could help you figuring out a way home. I'm not sure he'll believe your 'hocus pocus' schtick, but he probably knows some kind of scientific formula that might help." All of a sudden, his stomach growled loudly. "Let's eat first though. I bet you're starved after doing all those spells."

[jamesfuckingkirk-deactivated201]

I don’t think… That’s just a scary thought. 

I uh- I’m not really sure what to say to that. I don’t think you’re right but one thing I remember about you is that you’re a determined little shit and arguing would just be futile. [considers it for a moment before nodding] Yeah, doubt any of us are going to stop having nightmares about it. Look, I know it’s hard to talk about but maybe- maybe you should? With a- someone qualified and not equally - if not more - fucked up. 

[ltirishman]

[shrugs] Different strokes for different folks.

[He's quiet for a moment. When he does speak again, his words are dripping with sarcasm.] Yeah, okay. I'll just mosey my way down to the shrink, sit in that big ol' comfy sofa, and tell them how I see the lifeless faces of my parents every time I close my eyes. Sounds like a blast! I'm sure they'll totally relate.

[ltirishman]

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[spockxtmprsqzntwlfb]

The only thing that stopped Spock from raising an eyebrow at the lieutenant’s assessment of himself and his counterpart was that he already did so when Riley insisted he was listening. 

And he couldn’t very well raise them twice in a row, that would be dangerously close to an eyebrow wiggle, lest he perform that action again accidentally. 

 ”I would assume I traded places with him. It is a shame, there is a great deal I would like to discuss with him. …I imagine that ‘my’ Riley will interact with him, once he finishes his good natured gloating about how he is finally older and more experienced than his commander.”

[ltirishman]

Riley nodded his head in approval. "Seems like he has a good head on his shoulder," he joked. Some part of him wanted to trade places with his counterpart. He had the perfect ammo to tease the Commander with. Alas, the Spock in front of him was much older and way more experienced in life than he ever was.

Wait a second...

If this Spock and Riley's own counterpart were older than the Vulcan he knew, that only meant one thing. "Are you from the future? Oh my god, you're from the future!" He exclaimed, his voice going up a couple octaves. "Oh no, this is bad isn't it. Since I know you're from the future now, everything's going to change. I'm literally messing with the space time continuum!" 

[illogicalcharms]

ltirishman started following you

[illogicalcharms]

She could help but let a small smirk grace her lips at his comment. “Intense?” she asked, slightly amused. “Hardly. I specialize in Planetary Science. Any and all planets we pass, I record their statistics. Granted, recording everyplanet we see is not at all necessary, but I prefer it that way. I consider myself rather privileged to have to opportunity to work in the field I enjoy, so I take advantage of it. From what I understand, it is not often one receives pleasure from their job.”

T’androma chose not to mention that her frequency on the bridge was slightly attribute to the destruction of Vulcan. Without maintaining a constant flow of work, her mind would wander to thoughts that were much more, in simplest terms, unwelcome.

“And you, Mister Riley? Do you enjoy your job?”

[ltirishman]

Riley nodded his head thoughtfully. "Yeah. Most people hate their jobs, especially when it comes to retail. Before I got into Starfleet, I worked at a local sports store and had to sell jock straps to sweaty old guys," he scrunched his nose in disgust. "Never again. I don't know if I'll ever get those scarring images out of my head."

Realizing he went off on a tangent, Riley coughed awkwardly and answered her question. "I think 'enjoy' isn't a strong enough word to describe how I feel. Navigation is what I was born to do, T'androma. I've been obsessed with maps since I was a kid. Help guiding a space ship through space is like a dream come true!" His aunt and uncle severely disapproved of him enrolling into Star Fleet and even he had his qualms about it; however, the need to explore space obviously won.