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[skybluejeep]

[Stiles is much, much happier than the last time he made a network post. He's also in a considerably different location. He's not in his suite in the Earth sector. In fact, for those who pay attention to these sorts of things, they'll note that he's calling it in from Derek's network ID. Welp.]

Ladies and gentlemen of Keelai, I have a very important announcement to make. Today, April the eighth, marks a momentous occasion in history. A day to be spoken of in legend and myth and song, when the stars and planets align, and rainbows and puppies spontaneously appear.

I am eighteen.

You are looking at an official man, everybody. It is my birthday, hosanna hosanna, hallelujah and so on.

Since Amazon gift registries aren't a thing here, I'll be happy to provide a written list of acceptable tributes and gifts, form an orderly line if you please, no shoving.

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[skybluejeep]

[His little geek heart is exploding right now Pavel, thank you. Best birthday present ever. Not that he'd ever let on that he knew.]

That is so cool. So wait, you know Kirk, right? He's my boss over at the Brazen Turtle.

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[starcharter]

Ah, yes! He is the captain.

[Chekov sounds quite fond. Kirk is the best captain and nothing will convince him otherwise. (And maybe the coolest big brother figure ever.)]

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[skybluejeep]

[Having to pretend not to know anything is so hard. But he learned his lesson with Spock.]

So what's your job on the Enterprise? What do you do as you bo-...bop your way around the galaxy?

[He totally almost said "boldly go where no one has gone before." Stiles no.]

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[starcharter]

[He'd think 'boldly go where no one has gone before' would be the coolest line ever and use it to death. Oops.]

I am the navigator. I calculate the best course based on the captain's specifications.

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[skybluejeep]

Whoa. That's amazing. I mean, an infinite three-dimensional space means navigation is tricky at best. But then add in planets and a wrong turn means you're like a bug splattering on a windshield.

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[starcharter]

[Chekov's expression brightens. It's always nice when someone gets it.]

Exactly! You also have to take into account the physics of faster-than-light travel. If you exit warp too close to a planet, you could be pulled into its gravitational pull.