[IC] [SELF-INDULGENT MUSEBOXING]

[senior_citizen]

because Sabra AUs are fun and games until someone loses an eye

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[senior_citizen]

Anything beef sounds amazing ...

[scienceping]

If you would accompany me, I can provide it.

[senior_citizen]

You've got a deal.

[scienceping]

I believe the butchering area is this way ...

[senior_citizen]

Sure. I'm right behind you.

[ following ]

[scienceping]

[heeeading that way, but stopping before entering the shop]

You may choose whatever you wish and I will pay the balance.

[senior_citizen]

You're not coming in?

[scienceping]

I would prefer not to as I am a vegetarian.

[senior_citizen]

[ oh. ohhhh. suddenly looking embarrrassed. ]

... I'd better eat in there too.

[scienceping]

I would suggest a more private location.

[senior_citizen]

Where?

[scienceping]

The lodgings should be mostly empty this time of day, though perhaps we should choose a location where cleaning will not be an issue.

[senior_citizen]

Yeah. It gets messy.

[scienceping]

Once you have your meal I will, locate a suitable area.

[senior_citizen]

[ small nod ]

... Thank you.

[scienceping]

[nods in reply, waits outside for him to choose his meats]

[senior_citizen]

[ he takes a little while... The selection is so nice and he's just so hungry it's hard not to just take everything. But after a little while he returns with a large package wrapped up securely in brown paper. ]

Done.

[scienceping]

[nods heading inside long enough to pay and then back out]

I believe the gym will be sufficient as they have a locker room and showers for access to cleaning supplies.

[senior_citizen]

Yeah, probably a good spot. Wish I weren't wearing my good uniform.

[scienceping]

I can provide extra clothing.

[but heading to the gym]

[senior_citizen]

... Don't think I'd fit into yours.

[ he walks carefully, warily. Keeping an eye on their exit routes. ]

[scienceping]

I do not believe you would either. I will purchase clothing more to your size.

[but he pauses once they arrive in the locker room area, raising his hands to gesture when he talks next]

The closest exits are the door we entered from and the rear door to your down and down the aisle of lockers. There is also an office with an exit door, though you would have to break the window glass to access the office. I have ensured that you are alone within these rooms other than me for the time being, and there are benches that you might use a table-like surface while you eat. I am also unarmed, for your clarification.

[senior_citizen]

[ he opens his mouth to say something about the clothes but stops short when spock goes through the exits

I - er - I wasn't assuming you were dangerous right now.

[scienceping]

I remember enough of my experiences at Sabra La Tau. I was attempting to put you at ease.

[senior_citizen]

[ relaxes then. just a little. ]

I appreciate it. Thank you.