[ Already, Spock's mouth is open to continue with the many varied and logical reasons fleeing — for it is fleeing — their marriage is the proper course of action to take. He had not doubted Jim would require convincing. Were he in Jim's shoes, he would certainly need more than a single sentence to agree to what must no doubt seem a reckless and spur of the moment idea.
And yet he finds himself struck silent as, against all expectation, Jim Kirk immediately agrees to his plan.
Spock blinks, blinks again as the nictitating membrane also flutters. He looks askew at Jim, suddenly off balance. He had a full argument prepared; he is not entirely certain what to do now that it is no longer needed.
After a moment, Spock rallies. ]
Our first priority must be to escape the Eridani system undetected. Additionally, a pre-determined point of origin will make us more easily tracked. [ A pause, then: ] You are truly willing? You do not wish to hear how we will acquire a ship or elude royal security?
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And yet he finds himself struck silent as, against all expectation, Jim Kirk immediately agrees to his plan.
Spock blinks, blinks again as the nictitating membrane also flutters. He looks askew at Jim, suddenly off balance. He had a full argument prepared; he is not entirely certain what to do now that it is no longer needed.
After a moment, Spock rallies. ]
Our first priority must be to escape the Eridani system undetected. Additionally, a pre-determined point of origin will make us more easily tracked. [ A pause, then: ] You are truly willing? You do not wish to hear how we will acquire a ship or elude royal security?