Do I Even Want To Know The Full Story?

by Loony Gryphon

100 drabbles mostly featuring Kirk with repeat appearances by Bones, Pike, Spock, and the rest of the Enterprise crew. Drabbles take place while at the Academy as well as after Nero's defeat. Short little tidbits that let your imagination run wild.

59. Science

59.) Science*

"It was in the name of science." The word's were spoken before he could do more than even look at the cadet.

"Please elaborate. At the very least enlighten me on how you managed to reach that conclusion." Hopefully he could find some amusement in the cadet's logic before he inevitable headache was to set in.

"We wished to determine the effects of alcohol on our judgement and how much of an impact it would have on our abilities and reactions should we find ourselves outnumbered in an unexpected hostile situation, sir."

Pinching the bridge of his nose, Captain Pike not only found himself amused, he was slightly impressed and fairly annoyed. Not to mention the headache.

"Next time you want to test yourself under such conditions, speak to the appropriate instructor. Do not start another bar brawl. You are dismissed Cadet Kirk."

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Written: 7-31-2011
Word Count: 143