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James T. Kirk absolutely loves marketplaces.

It's not necessarily because he's looking for anything, per se, although he does often keep an eye out for interesting books to add to his collection, or maybe a bottle of some kind of exotic alcohol, or some kind of pointless alien gizmo with which to annoy Spock with its purposeless existence. No, he just loves the sheer diversity each bazaar brings to the table.

No two markets have ever been alike, in his experience. Sure, it's not quite as exciting and mysterious as exploring deep space, but it's something of a microcosm of the same, all sorts of goods and cultures thrown into close quarters, and one never knows what one might find just down the street.

His shipboard gold uniform may stand out a bit in the crowd as he meanders along, a faint smile on his face as he leans in to examine someone's wares on display, just enjoying being out and about in the fresh air.

[OOC: Retconning Jim eating bacon in this thread. Hadn't fully considered some of the elements in his backstory at the time.]

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"Yeah, I'm getting that sense about this place," he agrees, taking the written directions with a grateful nod, tucking the scrap of paper into one of the books under his arm. "With infinite universes crossing through, it's probably got everything you can think of and then some."

"Just about," she agrees carefully. "But you know what they say, be careful what you wish for. And to say what you mean and mean what you say."

Good deed done and shopping pretty complete, Ver's starting to get a little itchy to get home to her relative peace and quiet. Nothing against the present company, she's just got issues. (And a bill to settle up, no need for Vulcan side-eyeing on that score.)

"All good points," he agrees.

Having made his own selection of vegetables, he's pretty much done here too, and is gratified to see that thumbprint scan is one of many available options for payment here. And he certainly feels that he's monopolized enough of this kind stranger's time. "Thanks for all the tips. Nice to get the inside scoop from one of the locals," he adds with a smile.

Thumbprint scan payments? The miracles of modern technology.

Ver packs her things carefully into her shopping basket before settling it against her hip again. "You're welcome. Good luck with your mission. I um. If you're ever in want of a homecooked meal, I'll trade for stories."

Never let it be said that Jim Kirk turns down a chance at real home cooking instead of more bland synthesizer rations. "Oh yeah? I might take you up on that at some point," he says with a grin.

He's a smart man. (And he's the captain of his own ship, surely he can find someone to reprogram the synthesizers?) His enthusiasm for the idea coaxes more of a smile from her. "Well, then. I guess I'll see you around?"

He's probably going to tackle it himself, one of these days, though truth be told, some of it might be in his head. In any case, he offers his hand for a farewell handshake. "Seems likely. I'm definitely looking forward to checking this place out again." By which he means the Nexus as a whole, not just the little Vulcan shop, although there's that too. "It was nice meeting you, Verity." And he certainly does mean that.

She is well aware of the things in people's heads that can cause problems. That doesn't make the problems any less real. And she would know.

Ver can handle a handshake and does so with a steady smile. Hands can be revealing: for all her appearance of a quiet life, she's got the hands of someone who works hard. Strong and a little calloused, but smooth. "Nice to meet you too, Jim. Good luck out there."

"Thanks. You take care out there. And thanks again." Jim is pretty pleased with this entirely unexpected detour through time and space, and he's certainly looking forward to doing it again.

"You're welcome." She gives him a nod before heading out.

[Thanks for the scene, this was fun!]

[You're welcome! And thanks to you too for playing with me. :) It's been too long since I've done any RP and I've missed it a lot.]

[Glad you're back! :D]