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Inspired by Coldplay's "Viva la Vida" and "Guardians of the Galaxy".

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"Captain's log. Stardate 2270.6. A Shi'ar prince and the mercenary hired to asassinate him have requested asylum."

Captain Kirk entered the mess hall in time to catch the tail end of Soredn, the mercenary's story.

"And then my partner, may I never see the idiot again, ran straight into the Nausicaan. I know what you're thinking, 'he's dead now', but before the Nausicaan can smash his skull in he drops to the ground and slides right between his legs! And off we went! It was a straight shot to the ship from there."

Kirk leans against a wall to settle in for another of Soredn Quill's tall tales. Kirk had looked the man up before granting him full protection from his enemies. The emerald skinned man had quite the reputation. His whole family did, honestly.

Soredn caught Kirk's eye and they shared a smirk. Kirk nodded once before leaving the room to continue his duties. The next few days should prove interesting.