Pavel Andreievich Chekov

Threads
(1) Delacroix's lab (which Chekov shares) is destroyed.
(4) Utusho thinks that fighting the deities is a great idea.
(6) Delacroix has suspicions about Rebecca.
(9) There is a rebellion afoot and a meteor sprinkle. Chekov is not all that bothered by either. (POST)
(9) A seven-million year-old robot with a spaceship! But Pavel forgot to get his name.*
(14) Doc is taken to jail and there is no legal representative to be found.
(15) Korra and Asami (back, with no memories) visit Pavel at work. Chekov and Asami make plans.
(17) Jinora is gone, so Chekov checks the Hall of the MIssing for Korra.
(21) For her birthday, Rapunzel would like to make lanterns.
(25) Chekov is asked to reboot Mao after the rebellion is over.
(25) Dewey, an exceptionally intelligent ten year-old, is going to be Chekov's new favorite person.
(25) Lucy can't stop talking, to her dismay.
(26) Chekov calls Korra up to see if she is bored to death yet.
(27) There are some concerns about the stability of the dimension that the City is in.
(28) Neil is in the square in the midst of rebellion. So is Chekov.

20-21; My Good Side?
Some citizens have experienced becoming a different version of themselves but has anyone experienced meeting a different version? Not just any version either, supposedly the best version they want to be. She's smarter, he's prettier, she tells the truth, he has a heart. This other version arrives at midnight maybe with a polite knock on the door or they've already crawled into bed because it's their home too. What's a citizen to do?

While Chekov is fairly pleased with who he is (sometimes more pleased than he has any reason to be) and wouldn't change anything significant about himself if given the choice (aside from his height, perhaps), he certainly has an idealized sort of dream-self who will be making an appearance during this curse. The significant differences between Chekov and Other!Chekov don't reflect insecurities on Pavel's part; it's nothing more than wishful thinking and what-ifs.

It should come as no surprise that Chekov occasionally resents his physical appearance and age. He's short, young, a bit gangly, and generally adorable (which does have its advantages); to make matters worse, he takes largely after his mother. Pavel is from a society where the ideal male is traditionally masculine--tall and strong, not small and waifish. Therefore, Other!Chekov will look wholly different. He's the epitome of Russian maleness as Chekov sees it and, as far as the kid is concerned, that basically means Other!Chekov will look not unlike a younger version of his father, who is quite masculine in appearance.

I've chosen Walter Koenig (the original Chekov) as the PB for Other!Chekov because he has the right look and it amused me to do so. For the sake of this curse, let's pretend that Koenig is considerably taller than five-foot-five.

Other!Chekov looks somewhat older--mid-twenties, perhaps--and is a good six inches taller than his five-foot-seven (not Anton's real height, but he plays short) counterpart. He's broad-shouldered, sturdy, and has what Chekov would consider a very Russian face and complexion. He's boyish, but not adorable; his hair is not curly and fluffy.

As far as conduct goes, they're not too different: both are polite, have a penchant for drama, and balance a sense of futility with wry optimism. Both are undeniably Good and dedicated (perhaps to their detriment, but Chekov doesn't realize that), honest, and loyal. What Other!Chekov has that Pavel doesn't is a slightly more dignified and reserved air (as befits a soldier) and more social know-how. Better yet, he has a way with the ladies. (Chekov flirts almost unconsciously, but hasn't mastered the art of doing it on purpose; seduction isn't something he knows much about.) Other!Chekov is gentlemanly and respectful, but also a master of seduction.

(NOTE: By "master of seduction," I mean "master of seduction as Pavel understands it," which is probably not very... ah, seductive.)

Other!Chekov isn't as goofy or as easily distracted (although humor is still a prominent characteristic, since Pavel likes a good sense of humor), as he must maintain a dour Russian countenance at most times. His posture is military-perfect, he's composed, he's both brilliant and a more than capable fighter, and he is stubborn because that is also a desirable Russian trait. He's quicker to stand up for himself than Chekov is and more aware of the fact that one must be careful around certain people because certain people are dangerous.

What I'm saying is Other!Chekov is the most manly, the best at all of the things that Pavel is good at as well as the things he is not so good at, the finest soldier Starfleet could ask for, and the most Russian Russian of all time. I'm already annoyed by him.

Other!Chekov will not have certain qualities that Chekov doesn't mind in himself, but would exclude from a magical idealized version of himself: a willingness to engage in less-than-manly activities, puppy-like eagerness, a tendency to be less Russian or less himself to put others at ease and fit in, relentless forgiveness, a deficient ability to feel shame, and no desire to wear a false mustache.

It's important to note that Other!Chekov will be readily understandable instead of just-barely-speaking-something-that-sounds-like-English Chekov. He will still have an accent, but it will be a muted one. There will also be no 'v'/'w' transposition, making it possible for Other!Chekov to say words like invisible, vessel, Vulcan, and evacuation without sounding silly.

☀ Phaser (1, energy module modified)
☀ PADD (2, one modified to sync with network)
☀ Standard-issue Communicator (2, one modified to sync with network)
☀ Standard-issue utility belt (2)
☀ Medkit (1) including:
             Medical tricorder (not operational)
             Laser scalpel
             Preloaded hypospray
             Melenox
             Cordrazine
             Masiform-D
             Tri-ox compound
             Lectazine
             Gauze
             Medical tape
             Antiseptic

☀ Full command uniform (ensign), with a tunic that's too short in the sleeves
             PLUS Sulu's tunic, which fits perfectly well (the lieutenant stripe is nice, too)
☀ Full engineering uniform (ensign), repaired by Mrs. Weasley
☀ Suit made by Sophie, which may be a little bit magic as it has managed to remain the exact right size
☀ Hand-knitted jumper from Ginny
☀ An amazing silk tie with a nebula print

☀ Picture of Chekov and Sulu at the Academy
☀ Picture of Tessa

☀ Tessa's copy of Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities
☀ Miscellaneous astronomy and cosmology books left by Amory Felix
☀ Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus from, of course, Kirk
☀ How to Build Your Own Spaceship from Mae

☀ Laser guns (3) made with components available in the City
☀ Gutted medical tricorder (1)
☀ A number of charts of the City's stars (and some familiar routes at home drawn from memory)
☀ Exceedingly nice telescope (1)
☀ Dismantled microwave (1, theoretically being turned into a replicator)
☀ Discarded mechanical devices (countless, in various states)
☀ Antique navigational devices, including:
             Adrianov compass
             Astrolabe
             Planisphere
             Backstaff
             GPS (it IS ancient, shhh)

☀ Seriously kickass motorcycle (1, an apology gift from Hei)
☀ Crates of quality vodka (more than Chekov will ever be able to drink, also from Hei)
☀ Red key that is secretly--surprise!--an RDX-based explosive (2, thank you, Hei)
☀ A blue candle with white flecks from Laruna
☀ A rather magnificent plaster replica of the Enterprise from Q (still unpainted)

Private Story Lines
- In a City where he isn't dating Lucy, Chekov meets Hei's sister, Pai. (Poly!AU-PaiVerse)
- Chekov and Pai go on a date. Hei does not know. (Poly!AU-PaiVerse)
- Hei and Chekov have a baby. It's magic, shut up.

Polychromatic Test Drive Meme
- Chekov does not jump on McCoy like an excited puppy.
- Janeway is offered... coffee.
- The return of Janeway.

Dear Mun
- Captain Kirk thinks the City can be escaped. We'll see... (Poly!verse)

Public Memes
- Chekov and Tessa have a baby. (AU)
- It's time for war. Oh, and getting married. (AU)
- Tessa, Chekov, and zombies. Oh my. (AU)
- Stargazing with Korra. ("She saved the world by becoming a fish?") (Poly!verse)

Polychromatic Fourth Wall (January 27-29th, 2012)
- Chekov locates Doctor McCoy. And pesters him.
- The doctor prescribes a conversation with Tessa.
- Doc likes physics. That makes him cool.