[ota] Putting the 'out' in working out

[itmeanstruth]

Minoru was planning on working out in the holodeck, but as soon as they announced the ship was docking on Pacifica, he was on his way out. From the cargo bay if it got him there faster! He needed to be on a planet to absorb natural energy and he badly needed to recharge that seal.

Option A:
Unlike the last place the Enterprise docked, which was filled with mountains and exciting terrain to traverse, this wasn't all that interesting. He didn't like water and he certainly didn't like lounging around. But if anyone's up for exploring, Minoru is always happy to tag along. Perhaps a trip to the Submersible Research Institute would put him face to face with some sea snakes.

Option B.
The beaches are a lot more secluded at night - perfect for an after-dinner run or sparring session in the sand. As long as no one gets hurt, they won't get in trouble, right? Right.

Option C.
Minoru promised a few sparring matches, at least one of which would necessitate the holodeck. With natural energy flowing through his chakra pathways and a steady supply of it available until the ship takes off, he can use all his power without holding back!

Comments

[tactlenecks]

Don't worry, Minoru, you're not alone. Little of anything Archer does makes much sense to a rational human being.

"Yeah. You know - Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom? Little Chinese kid?"

A beat, then Archer rolls his eyes as he takes a swig from his pocket flask.

"Actually, just forget I said anything."

And then, as he stows his flask in his pocket:

"So - do you have any idea what this place is supposed to be? Because I'll be honest, I was hoping there'd at least be a tiki bar around here."

[itmeanstruth]

It makes even less sense when you're talking to a man whose principal mode of entertainment is sparring with giant serpents. Modern movie references are lost on a wandering sage from a ninja world.

"A lot of sand. A lot of sky. A lot of ocean." he stretched. "It's a planet. That's the important part!"

There was supposed to be a town somewhere, wasn't there?

[tactlenecks]

If you count the floating cities as towns, yup!

"-well, okay. I'm guessing you've done this before." Phrasing.

"What's your name, anyway?"

[itmeanstruth]

"Been on a planet? Wouldn't mind if they left me on one, really." He laughed. Of course, he had his reasons. Most of his powers depended on the natural energy of whatever world he happened to be on. Flying around in space meant conserving those powers at the risk of running them dry.

"My name's Minoru. Pleased to meet you."

[tactlenecks]

"Archer."

(Only his mother calls him Sterling. Anybody else would just be - weird.)

He takes another drink from his flask, only to find it - empty. He frowns, shaking it gently to hear nothing swishing about inside. Yup, empty.

"You wouldn't happen to have any hair of the dog on you, would you?"

[itmeanstruth]

He glanced at the flask, and it actually took Minoru a moment to realize what that colloquialism meant. "I don't. Maybe Guinan?"

He didn't often other seeking out alcohol, given his tolerance to most poisons.