[ The first thing Jim did was to mention that he was from a time ahead of Pike. That coupled with the past tense, well...I don't take a genius to put two and two together and come up with one's death. Pike can only hope it served a purpose, that his life was spent doing the right thing. Asking the man in front of him about it is the last thing in his mind now, he seems shaken enough as it is. ]
James it is, then. [ The voice is calm but friendly as if its warmth could find a way to warm them both this chill day. This time, the news of George's passing and the hollow feeling that causes are obvious in Pike's blue eyes. ]
I'm sorry, he...was a great man. I can see a lot of him in you. [ They're still shaking hands and Pike reaches out to cover Jim's own with his other palm and give the man's comforting squeeze.
He was aware of the existence of parallel universes before joining Zhautas, how allies turned to enemies in the Mirror Universe and that event the nicest people could be twisted and cruel in a different reality. But he can't imagine a world where a member of the Kirk family is anything but exceptional and kind. ]
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James it is, then. [ The voice is calm but friendly as if its warmth could find a way to warm them both this chill day. This time, the news of George's passing and the hollow feeling that causes are obvious in Pike's blue eyes. ]
I'm sorry, he...was a great man. I can see a lot of him in you. [ They're still shaking hands and Pike reaches out to cover Jim's own with his other palm and give the man's comforting squeeze.
He was aware of the existence of parallel universes before joining Zhautas, how allies turned to enemies in the Mirror Universe and that event the nicest people could be twisted and cruel in a different reality. But he can't imagine a world where a member of the Kirk family is anything but exceptional and kind. ]
Have you been here for long?