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[ It's a little too late to adhere to that whole non-interference clause of the Prime Directive, being the subject of an alien-napping and all, so here is Spock in all his pointy-eared glory. Looking as straight-faced as possible. Unlike Kirk, he didn't part from their meeting and then drink himself under a table, he stayed up all night watching network conversations and Sciencing. It would be illogical to... wallow, and he refuses to acknowledge that he even has the urge. ] ... Fascinating.

[ For such ancient technology, this thing appears remarkably serviceable. ] Greetings. I am Commander Spock, of the United Federation of Planets. If I understand correctly, then you are my fellow... detainees. [ There, that's politic enough. ] I would like to request information on what is being done with the crashed satellite debris. In return, I may be of some assistance in constructing something useful from it, as I am familiar with this level of technology.

In addition, any information on the turtle itself would be appreciated; the scans I have taken of the creature only tell me so much, and the indigenous people seem... disinclined to reply to my queries.

[ Aaaand he'll just give a sharp nod and the Vulcan Salute on his way out. ]

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Perhaps honesty would suit you, on occasion.

[ LIKE WHEN SPOCK SUBMITS REPORTS THAT TAKE ALL THE BLAME FOR YOU

ThAT WOULD BE A GOOD TIME FOR HONESTY CAPTAIN ]

[ARE WE FIGHTING AGAIN BECAUSE DAMN JIM HATES FIGHTING IN FRONT OF ~~THE KIDS~~ EVERYONE.]

I'm honest when it counts, Spock.

[Like just now. That's honesty. You are his friend you will never escape him. This is some LoTR Gollum level creepery up in here just be glad he's not going to tuck you into his loincloth or anything okay??]

[ bickering in front of the kids is good for them jim it builds character ]

You are attempting to endear me to you by embracing technicality, I see.

[ stOP GIVING HIM WARM FUZZIES JIM THAT'S 2 EMOTIONAL ]

I don't need to endear you to me. Since when was that ever in question? You know I'd do anything for you.

[That's what friends do, okay?]

Yes. Frequently against my advice.

[ but he secretly appreciates it

very secretly ]

Your advice stinks.

[hope that helps.]

Like, at least a good ninety percent of the time.

[ oh my god u did not just go there ]

And yet you continue to retain me as your First Officer.

I'm pretty sure you're the only commander in the entire fleet that can put up with me without wanting to shove me out an airlock and make it look like an accident, Spock, I'm kinda stuck with you.

[ Kirk you do remember that one time Spock nearly strangled you to death on the bridge in front of everybody, don't you? ] Then perhaps you should learn to appreciate my advice.

[Yeah after he talked trash about your mom. He deserved it, it's 'k.]

I appreciate your advice! That doesn't mean I have to take it. Technicalities, right?

You would be able to appreciate it more if you did not ignore it so often. [ Trusting Scotty to preform miracles is not actually a plan just because he always can, Jim! ]

No, see, that's the beauty of appreciation. It just makes the time I do take it that much more meaningful.

[ this is Spock's "bullshit" face ] Not really, no.

You [fingerpoint] are a killjoy.

[ The equivalent of a long-suffering sigh, translated into Vulcan (so really just a nonplussed look.) ] Captain, I am only looking after your best interests.

You think I can't do that on my own?

[HE IS SO HURT RN.]

Experience would suggest otherwise.

[ JIM KIRK: ALWAYS GOTTA BE THE BIG DAMN HERO ]

Well, your experience is woefully incomplete, Mr. Spock. I managed for a quarter of a century without ever even meeting you, you know.

You did so in a relatively rural area on a peaceful planet. Any situation we have encountered while on mission with the Enterprise is hardly analogous.

[Open mouth close mouth.

Spock.

Spock.

Sometimes you sort of suck.]

Right. Well. That'll be all, Mr. Spock.

[ Welp. Spock has the vague impression that he just stepped on some kind of boundary, but as usually he's got no idea which one it is.

So unless Kirk wants to go into further detail, he'll just go with: ]

Yes, sir.

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