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[candothat]

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[universal_charm]

_{[ He smiled, relieved. ]}

You've earned in, Chekov. More times over than I can count. And when we get back to our world, I'll make sure you get it there too.

[candothat]

[He smiled brightly at the praise, but then falters.]

You nearly died on the red planet when I hesitated. I'm not certain that qualifies me for a promotion in any universe.

[universal_charm]

_{[ He placed a hand on his shoulder. ]}

But you didn't let me die. I didn't. Even I have moments, Chekov. And the important thing is that you didn't keep hesitating. You didn't freeze. You moved.

[candothat]

[The encouragement brought a subdued smile back to his face.]

Respectfully, I don't know if I believe that you have moments.

[universal_charm]

I do. I just hide them better and tend not to tell people about them. Keeps up the illusion.

_{[ He waggled his fingers as if sprinkling a bit of something on something. ]}

[candothat]

And now I'm disillusioned. How will I take you seriously when we return home?

[He was teasing. There were few things Kirk could do that would accomplish that, at least as far as their relationship on the bridge went.]

[universal_charm]

You mean my #1 Captain mug isn't enough reason to take me seriously?

_{[ He gasped in mock horror. ]}

[candothat]

There is a great deal of authority in that mug.

[universal_charm]

Indeed there is.

_{[ He sipped his drink and he laughed softly. ]}

You know sometimes I don't know what I'd do if you weren't here, Chekov?

[candothat]

[His smile took a turn for the politely puzzled. It was a lovely sentiment, but Pavel had not been under the impression that his presence was a particularly vital part of anyone's existence for some time.]

You would be asking Jarvis to accept a promotion, probably.

[When in doubt, reply with questionably-funny humor!]

[universal_charm]

Maybe. Perhaps it would be Anders, but I don't mean in terms of needing to fill a position.

I mean... I mean there's a relief in having someone I know here. Who's lived the same things I have. I know you're not quite the Pavel I remember, that you have some other experiences, but you're still Pavel, and you're here, and that means a lot to me.

I guess in a way you help keep me from losing it entirely.

[candothat]

I'm glad that I can do that.

[He smiled--genuinely--before looking down and addressing the countertop.]

I'm glad that I can be valuable to you.