[Yes, it's what he does for a living, here. Being told what to put on (or take off) and how to pose himself so he can help shill products. He's not necessarily embarrassed by it, not so easily, or he wouldn't be able to do it--but still, he looks away, running his tongue over his bottom lip.] Fair enough.
I think the boomers would have a few choice words with you about the bravery of going out there, but--thank you. [His expression softens.]
I know it's nothing small, what we did. But it's still...hard to imagine being part of history, no matter how many times it's said in speeches. I'll be dead long before I'm put in any historical footnotes, I think.
Maybe. But you guys helped change a lot of things, helped open all these new possibiltles. So, it makes me glad that I got to meet you.
[ He looks to Malcolm, his smile soft, but sincere. It wasn't every day you got to meet someone of Malcolm's caliber and history, and for all Kirk wasn't the most serious of people, he could appreciate the opportunity for what it was. Even if he didn't remember it should he go home, he'd savor calling Malcolm his friend while he could. ]
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[ His voice is a bit softer, watching him, leaning on his pool stick. ]
You guys - you were all something else. I mean, it took guts going into space like that, even with Vulcan help. It's pretty damn impressive.
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I know it's nothing small, what we did. But it's still...hard to imagine being part of history, no matter how many times it's said in speeches. I'll be dead long before I'm put in any historical footnotes, I think.
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[ He looks to Malcolm, his smile soft, but sincere. It wasn't every day you got to meet someone of Malcolm's caliber and history, and for all Kirk wasn't the most serious of people, he could appreciate the opportunity for what it was. Even if he didn't remember it should he go home, he'd savor calling Malcolm his friend while he could. ]
And you aren't half bad at pool either.