So since it is apparently up to you Captain, you wouldn't drop Marcus on a planet in the middle of nowhere and leave him there to rot? [A pause.] Because Starfleet and it's personnel are peace-keepers, of course. I understand. [Lazily, sardonically said while he raised his eyebrows, politely interested and blinking ever so patiently.

He was taking full advantage of the fact that Jim left himself out of the terms of agreement.]

I shall abide by your terms and you shall safely return my crew to me when this turtle escapade is over. In the interim, Mal- [He paused, again taking advantage of Jim's exclusion in the clause.] that's French for "evil" by the by, has once before created it's own realm and pulled a few individuals into it. That may be the extent of it's influence. There he, or it, can create illusions and induce fear. Inflicting pain is a given.

[A beat.]

All things that can be learned by the network, so I would say I do have an idea of what this creature is capable of, Captain. As for the Emperor, do not assume she will allow it. From what others have shared of their experiences, it hasn't been done before.

[Not that he's seen yet anyway.]

Tricorder, phaser pistol, communicator. [ He stated plainly.]