captivity

[full_of_wrath]

Kirk gets called in. Mostly because Khan has made two duty officers guarding his cell ask to be relieved, one of them in tears.

He creates a lot of wear and tear, in general.

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[kobayashiwhatnow]

"Good. So make sure you're well. I'll know if you aren't."

Kirk says, clearly pleased with the answer.

[full_of_wrath]

He's already breathing like he hasn't in the time they've known one another, low and filling his entire chest. An element of edgy terror has just evaporated. He no longer looks angrily hunted.

[kobayashiwhatnow]

He's not aware there's a silence. He's too intent, too drawn to Khan, to all the things he's seeing mirrored in himself.

[full_of_wrath]

"Should I contact Betazoid before my shift tomorrow, Captain?"

He wants permission to do so.

[kobayashiwhatnow]

"Is it that time already? ...Yes. I don't want any interruptions when I have you."

He's pleased, and surprised, that Khan even asked.

[full_of_wrath]

"Of course."

He agrees, inclining his head.

He should rest, in that case.

[kobayashiwhatnow]

"I'll see you then."

Kirk nods, standing and heading out.

[full_of_wrath]

Khan curls up, and has the deepest, longest sleep he's had in a decade.

He'll remember to eat in the morning.