[ Right now, he would have very much welcomed something other than water, but he won't turn away the gesture. It's helpful and kind, and in a survival scenario, that's a really good sign. He wouldn't have been surprised if this whole place ended up being more of an 'every man for himself' kind of deal.
Thankfully it isn't. Jim wouldn't have lasted a week on his own.
Scarf, gloves and thick coat are all resting by the edge of the couch, and he looks visibly less breathless. Still, his voice is a bit rough as he takes the water. ]
Thanks.
[ He takes a small, careful sip, then another, and finally a more decent gulp. Careful, so he won't choke on it and start coughing again. ]
Well— [ He sighs, thinking about where to even start. ] I'm from mid-23rd century, I was born on a starship and I've lived the vast majority of my life aboard one ship or another. I'm a Captain now. Or, you know— I was, before I came here. That... tends to consume most of my time, so I guess that was mostly what my life was.
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Thankfully it isn't. Jim wouldn't have lasted a week on his own.
Scarf, gloves and thick coat are all resting by the edge of the couch, and he looks visibly less breathless. Still, his voice is a bit rough as he takes the water. ]
Thanks.
[ He takes a small, careful sip, then another, and finally a more decent gulp. Careful, so he won't choke on it and start coughing again. ]
Well— [ He sighs, thinking about where to even start. ] I'm from mid-23rd century, I was born on a starship and I've lived the vast majority of my life aboard one ship or another. I'm a Captain now. Or, you know— I was, before I came here. That... tends to consume most of my time, so I guess that was mostly what my life was.