Mermaids.... because I don't need a bloody reason

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Well the party was hopping, if you could say that about a vulcan party. It was certainly happening. People were certainly milling about and holding beverages and conversations. Jim was eager to get to land again, his clothes and shoes stowed away as usual for when he returned to land. He'd slip into those and appear on the beach and into the party like he just came from around the corner. Nobody would notice... except the entire party of land vulcans who weren't accustomed to a blond haired blue eyed bipedal with rounded ears. So of course he was the talk of the crowed as he worked his way through. He's scanning the crowd, nodding, acknowledging, being a part of the party maybe? Well no he was a spectacle but it wasn't until he ran right into someone that it actually got awkward [hehe...]

"Ah-- woah, sorry about that. I apologize, I wasn't paying attention." he nearly spilled the guy's whole drink. He grabbed his hand, steadying it before it could spill all over him.

"Wasn't watching where I was going....wait are you...." oh shit. Oooooh shit shit shit, he's going to die. It's Spock. He could just die right now, slip into the sea and forget it, he's done.

"....Hey." too bad the vulcan has no idea who HE is.

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[spohkh]

Well...


...that was fascinating. Spock never experienced something like that before, and it all came from this young man who obviously didn't belong here at this gathering. Spock shuddered, remembering the feeling that touch had brought on. It was strong, and it had certainly affected him.

He dared to look into the bluest eyes he's ever seen.
"There is no reason to apologise, accidents as they say, do happen. Who are you?" Because Jim stood out like a sore thumb.

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"Ah... me?" he said in an almost dreamlike voice. "Me... right. I'm Jim Kirk." he just stared, listening to his voice. Sweet forgiveness, of course. Spock is wonderful, and his voice oh say something else, anything, read the phone book!

"And you are?"

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"I am Spock, and I find myself curious, why are you here? It was my understanding that this gathering was for the delegation only." Spock didn't look accusing, in fact, he guided them closer to the railing, a more private area.

He couldn't help taking a cursory look over Jim either. There was no denying that Jim was very aesthetically pleasing.

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He's rather alien isn't he? But he's as vulcan as you are, Spock. He's just so thrilled to BE here with you right now, he actually found you! So many months when he was learning to walk and talk and read... he wandered sometimes trying to find you but never did he succeed for more than a glance.

"Oh is that right? I must have the wrong party then. I just... floated in. I'm a bit lost actually, not really from this area. You don't think I offended anybody do you?"

[spohkh]

"No offense taken at all, in fact I was finding myself to be rather... disinterested in the proceedings before you showed up. Where were you trying to go? Perhaps I can take you there myself."

Because Spock is not about to let his interesting stranger out of his sight.

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Jim just grinned a thousand watt smile. "Anywhere, but I'm kind of stranded for the night. Nowhere to go, no place to buy a room with." he shrugged.

"But... I wouldn't say no to seeing the sights if you have the time." he's flirting with him, oh mother of the gods he never thought he'd be here! His Spock... inviting him out? Offering to show him places? Be still his heart.

[spohkh]

Spock looks around at the rest of the delegates, as if internally debating whether or not leaving would be a good idea.
His mind made up, he looks at Jim, puts his drink down, and guides them away from the gathering without looking back.
Jim was far more interesting...

...and he would love to know more about that feeling he got earlier.

"We are in a rather secluded area, so there is not much to see... but there is a fair in town that may have some promise."

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"A fair?" he grinned stupidly. "What's that?" he hoped he wasn't being too dumb by saying that.

"Not much to see, this whole world is beautiful. It's nothing like where I'm from. The sand, the rocks... even the plants are so foreign to me. I love it all." and he did. Without the swaying of the sea, the plants were so stiff, so rigid, the wind didn't bend them the same way currents did at home. The flowers and little animals were all so different.. and were those things flying?

"Oh seagulls! Wait... those aren't... those look different."

[spohkh]

Spock quirked an eyebrow as he regarded Jim quizzically. He thought for a moment that Jim was deranged, but that couldn't be, he hadn't sensed any mental illness through the touch.
He looked up at the birds. "Those are geese, much larger than seagulls."

Spock pointed Jim towards the huge lights in the distance, where the sounds of music could be heard. "That is a fair. It predominately features different types of unhealthy food, and rides."

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"Woah..." he stared at the geese, then the fair for long moments and it's clear he's never seen them before. Slowly he begins toward the fair.

"It's beautiful. The lights and music..." and the wind... the sand.. the sun....and of course Spock. "Do you like fairs? Do you go often?"

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Spock watches Jim, curiously.

"I have been to them, though I have yet to decide if I actually 'like' them. Shall we?"
The Vulcan walks towards the bustling crowds, mentally taking stock of any money he has on his person. He has this urge to spoil Jim...

...and he wonders why. "The food is quite diverse, and I have not yet eaten. Will you join me? You may choose whatever you wish."

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He smiled and nodded eagerly. "Sure, I'll sit with you." He's not eating, he's not going to let Spock spend his money on him like that.

"What food do you like, what's the most popular food up her- ah here? Just here." He chuckled. Hope that didn't sound too suspect.

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Spock tilted his head as he regarded Jim. "You are a very curious individual... And you will do more than sit with me."

The Vulcan stopped at a stand and ordered something like Miso soup and vegetable dumplings and steamed buns. "Eat with me, please."

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He shrugged. Fine if Spock wants to share, he'll go along...though eating the same dish was practically kissing! How scandalous. But he welcomed it, even though his kind had to be very cautious about who they kissed.

He's mesmerized by the food, the smell (the fact he CAN smell things) the color and texture. The soup was the most perplexing considering where he lived.

He looked eager to try that first.

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Spock hands Jim a spoon, watching with amusement at Jim's excitement over every aspect of their meal and surroundings.

"Where precisely are you from?"

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Jim looks at the spoon oddly, then watched how Spock used his. Hesitantly he dipped his spoon in the soup, tasting it. He paused. It was...

"I..." another sip... "I like it~"

"Ah...I'm from ..." how to explain it. "The sea."

[spohkh]

"The sea?"
It would make sense that Jim lived on a boat, but not many people did that these days. But it certainly explained why Jim wasn't aware of certain things.

"So you are a seafarer? Where is your ship?"
Spock sneaks a dumpling onto Jim's plate, taking a bite of one of his own.

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"Yeah like that." he smiled, nice easy cover.

"My home is out in the waters, I come here to shore on my own one day a month to acclimate and be among the ah... how would you put it. The land citizen?" nervous chuckle.

He takes a bite of the dumpling and pauses... then takes another as if perplexed. "I've never had anything that tastes like this before." it was strange but delicious.

"What's in this? What do you call this?"

[spohkh]

"It is a vegetable dumpling, please, have more."
He pushes the plate towards Jim as he finishes up his soup.

"Only once a month? You do not stay longer than one day?"
The Vulcan blinks. Part of him didn't like the sound of that. It means he might never see this individual again.

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"Ah if you insist..." he eats them with pleasure. Delicious.

"Where I come from food isn't normally hot like this. Is that how you eat all the time? How do you do that? Oh. Right, well it's kind of complicated. I'm not really able to get away more than the one day. It's my vacation honestly." Best one so far, he's eating with his darling. It's like a date!

[spohkh]

Spock was torn.

He wasn't supposed to be having feelings like these, but he couldn't help but want to see Jim again. He was wondering if it had anything to do with the touch.

"Will you come back here in a month?"

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He lit up, smiling wide.

"Absolutely. I love seeing the city. Will you come back here in a month?" Can he see Spock again?.oh joy.

"Are you saying it's over already?" Provocative smile

[spohkh]

"I will be here, I will meet you by the docks."

Spock felt elated. "No, it is not over. We can walk around the fair... there are quite a few local vendors here this evening. Then if you would like, we could go on a few rides?"

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He smiled. Eager to carry on he's hopping from his seat.

"I don't want to cost you anything else but we can just walk right?"

"Do you mean that, you'll be here? You just met me"

[spohkh]

Spock tilted his head as he regarded Jim. "I will be honest and say that I am attracted to you for reasons I cannot explain. And if I must wait another month to see you again, so be it."

The Vulcan stands, waiting for Jim, his eyes shining. "I would like to get to know you more."