[ Conundrum. He wants to contribute but he isn't sure the Prime Directive ought to be bent even further without first consulting with his captain (never mind that Jim has pretty much smashed the thing to pieces already). It's the principle of the thing. Spock hasn't even mentioned warp drive to anyone that doesn't understand the functions of a starship, so putting something physical into this world for the unsuspecting populace to learn from is a grey area of responsibility. ]

I must first consult with my commanding officer. While I believe my contribution would be significant, I am bound by the laws of the Federation that I serve when it comes to applying that knowledge. Nevertheless, I am interested in your offer.

Would you permit me to refer to my captain for his approval, first?