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CHARACTERS: Jim Kirk & Raven Darkholme
LOCATION: theee pool.
SUMMARY: Raven's kidnapping Jim and shoving him in the pool, because she can. And because it's fun!
NOTES: Backdated to 4/11, after Jim's network post.

For anyone that's just tuning in, Raven has given Jim Kirk a two hour deadline for getting all of his captainly things in order before she plans on kidnapping him. She thought that was a fair warning, a decent amount of time to allot for that sort of thing, and now she was making good on her promise.

She doesn't really know how this is going to go, how she even wants it to go, but she does know for certain that she could use the distraction just as much as she claims Jim does. Having Charles and Alex on the ship is a good thing, there's no doubt in her mind that it's a good thing. But complicated, yes. Her memories are different than theirs, for whatever reason, and that makes it trickier than it needs to be. According to those memories, Raven has missed out on some huge events and changes, the kinds of things that someone shouldn't just forget. But then, she's been here longer, so maybe there's a reason for the differences. She can't figure out how she feels about any of it though, and she hasn't talked to Erik since before the last jump, so she hasn't had anyone to talk to about it all.

Which is why this distraction, bugging Jim with her need to be ridiculous in the face of responsibility, is definitely needed. Yes. Absolutely necessary. It wasn't anything like running away from her problems at all, no.

She's wearing a shift when she knocks on his door, hidden behind that "normal" mask of hers, but there is a reason for it. Mostly. Again, she really has no idea what they'll end up doing, but she has a vague plan, and that includes her needing to wear a shift for now.

"Your time's up, I'm afraid." Her voice is a little sing-songy, and she's even rocking forward and back on her heels with excitement. "I suggest you come out willingly, because I will use force if necessary."

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[ Raven ducks under the water just long enough to push her hair back off her face, popping up again to find that Jim is.. circling her. Alright. She swims a little bit closer, but then her eyes go wide, one hand lifting out of the water. ]

Wuh-whoa. Hang on, hang on, hold still. You've got-- [ she's gesturing vaguely towards his hair, like something's in it or something's wrong with it, a thin lie just to give her a reason to move closer with her hand out like that. she keeps her eyes focused up on that spot until the very last second, when her palm flattens on top of his hair and pushes in an attempt to dunk him under the water. ]

[he stops, treading water and watching her face as she moves closer, and really, he isn't even that suspicious at first. though he is wondering what she could possibly be reaching for.]

Wha--

[his question is cut off as she leans her weight onto her hand, and with nothing but water beneath him, Jim goes under with a gurgle. once under, though, he grabs her around the waist and yanks her down with him.]

[ it's a wonder Raven manages to suck in a breath before she gets pulled under, considering how hard she's laughing, but luckily she does, and she also manages to keep her flailing to a minimum as well, instead just letting herself sink down as far as he pulls her. even once the bubbles clear it's a little difficult to actually see him under the water, but he's close enough that she can make out the line of his mouth, the blue of his eyes. she shouldn't be taking this moment to admire, it's ridiculous, she knows it, but she actually feels comfortable being this close to him, fingers sweeping across his collarbone, then up along his jaw. she combs his hair back from his face, watches how the water sends it wandering again.

she's never been good at acknowledging personal space, both in innocent ways and maybe ones that weren't as much, but this doesn't feel like an intentional play. she's not trying to throw him off or flirt or anything else, just letting herself actually just look at him through the blur. she's never been this close to him before and it's throwing her off in a way she's not used to. not bad, but. surprising. but he has a tendency to have that effect on her, so maybe she shouldn't be so surprised.

a moment later she's pointing up, then pulling back so she can kick once towards the surface, sucking in another breath once she's above water. ]

[it's the intimacy of it that throws Kirk off kilter. that she's looking at him like she's seeing him, and the dust of her hands, muffled by the water between them, isn't a flirtation or a coy attempt at sexuality. it's closeness, and the kneejerk reaction to keep it away is so volatile that Jim has trouble for a moment, keeping it down.

it doesn't really show in his face, even if his bright blue eyes stay on her, search that look she gives him like he'll find something in it. an explanation, or maybe what she's seeking when she watches him like that. but before the feeling can engulf him, pull him down and send him running, she points up.

he almost feels as though he's exhaled before he even breaks the surface (and maybe he did) though he, too, gasps once he's above water. and he laughs, and it works to dispel the nervous tension.]

[ Raven smiles too, shuts her eyes for a brief moment and wills them to stay blue, fight the blur that lets her know she might be slipping her shift. not that it matters, but it feels too much like a tell right now, like she's losing her control in more ways than she really is. really she's just worried. ]

M'sorry, I- I should probably ask before getting handsy, shouldn't I? [ a lame excuse, but she doubts he'll read into it of it means breaking the tension. ] It wasn't... I mean I wasn't trying to be- I just like looking which sounds ridiculous but I don't usually get close enough to anyone to really look at them and I'm just gonna stop.. talking now, mhm.

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[her stilted explanation- to something Kirk hadn't really thought twice about- is... well, somewhat adorable, and he laughs again despite himself, stroking once at the water to bring himself back into her personal space and reaching out for her waist.]

Honestly it'd probably be weirder if you did ask.

But you know, if you get to look then so should I. [and despite the words, his voice lacks the lewd tone he'd normally throw at a girl. instead, his smile is encouraging.] Fair's fair.

Like you're not always looking. [ his laugh makes her blush, but it doesn't make her want to move away from him, no, actually it's just the opposite. his hands are at her waist so she holds onto his shoulders, finally lets the color slip from her eyes so she can stop thinking about it. now she can really see him, though she's not about to specify. that'd be weird. instead she just smiles, hands moving from his shoulders to between his shoulderblades, bringing them a little bit closer.

now is when she would just kiss him. now is when she would flip the switch, less talking more showing, but instead she'll play it safe(..-ish), keeping their faces close but her eyes on his instead of his mouth. even if that's all she's thinking about now. her voice is quiet, challenging sure, but that underlining can I? is very much apparent; ] You're sure that's all you wanna be doing?

[Jim inclines his head, a silent point taken at her dig. he was always looking, and not just at Raven, but it was almost habit by now. with everything going on, not just here but life, Kirk made it a point (however subsconscious) to enjoy all of it. so when the colour bleeds from her eyes, leaving gold glimmering with the reflection of the water, he only keeps smiling.

he isn't blind to what she's asking, and if he's honest, his chest aches with the desire to complete the jump. to take that last step (like he always does) and draw her into his talented arms. into his bed. but he keeps it at bay.

he isn't sure why.]

I just want you to know you're safe around me. [he dodges instead]

[ her nose crinkles at the bridge as she huffs a quiet laugh, surprised by his answer in a few different ways, but then maybe... not. habit tells her to ignore the meaning behind it, take the initiative, but. no. different, right. there's no rush, no need for it. what she needs, really, is space. to cool off, quit thinking about what she's trying to deny herself. but first; ]

Of course, I know that. [ she turns her face to give him a loud kiss on the cheek, wraps her arms around him a little tighter like she's just been wanting to hug him this whole time. behaving isn't in Raven's dictionary, but if it were, she thinks this would be the shining definition of it. ] You're my capta--our captain. I trust you.

[ she makes sure he catches her smile before she tugs away completely, dipping back under the water and letting herself sink for a bit. she gives herself exactly four seconds to blow bubbles and shake her head, as if that releases whatever tension she was feeling a second before, then kicks off towards the edge of the pool, space, self control, space being her motivation in putting some distance between herself and Jim. ]

[it makes his stomach twist, that she says that. that she skips over my and inserts our, and while she probably doesn't know it, it means more to him than he can articulate. his arms around her, strong and squeezing briefly, before letting her go just as easily as he'd welcomed her close.

he paddles idly after her, lazy, floating in the water and enjoying the feel of it against his skin.

he had to admit. it was a pretty damn good break after everything that had been going on lately.]

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lol ahhh sorry phone tagging is hard ;;

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