It is customary for Vulcan bondmates to engage in a period of seclusion following the initial act of bonding. The same will be expected of us, particularly as you would require greater acclimatization to the bond.

[ Unlike Kirk, Spock seats himself at the navigation controls and begins a standard pre-flight check. Everything lights up green, the ship coming alive around them with a soft hum. ]

While I am doubtful it will be assumed that we have been kidnapped, this ship is highly classified. [ A beat. ] Additionally, those others who are aware of it may have a mistaken impression as to its flight capability.