Then I was correct. [There'd been enough similarities that he'd have been surprised if the shared birthday had not been the case.] The same day, but not the year. Sholmes was born in the 60's if I'm not mistaken.
As for the gift, well. [A sheepish smile.] It's not a material item, so don't trouble yourself over giving me anything back. I... simply realized we may not have very much more time together, so. I thought this might be nice.
[And with that, he ushers Holmes through the sliding metal doors of the simulation room. Inside are not the cold metal of the ship, but the surroundings of some very familiar rooms-- though they're a little different from what Holmes probably remembers.]
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Date: 2024-02-02 10:31 am (UTC)As for the gift, well. [A sheepish smile.] It's not a material item, so don't trouble yourself over giving me anything back. I... simply realized we may not have very much more time together, so. I thought this might be nice.
[And with that, he ushers Holmes through the sliding metal doors of the simulation room. Inside are not the cold metal of the ship, but the surroundings of some very familiar rooms-- though they're a little different from what Holmes probably remembers.]
A taste of home, before you actually return.