[the telling is in the silence that stretches over the feed, and Jim quietly regards his blank communicator as it stretches out. it's no doubt that Spock trusts him, to some extent.
but Jim still gets the impression that he's far more invested than Spock is willing to acknowledge; this is fine by Jim, since he doesn't back down from a challenge, but even this is not unlike navigating a minefield. he isn't even sure what he wants from the Vulcan.
honesty, perhaps. disclosure. things he hasn't earned. when he speaks again, it sounds less awkward than it feels.]
You can let me know if you need anything, alright?
spock | private | encrypted
but Jim still gets the impression that he's far more invested than Spock is willing to acknowledge; this is fine by Jim, since he doesn't back down from a challenge, but even this is not unlike navigating a minefield. he isn't even sure what he wants from the Vulcan.
honesty, perhaps. disclosure. things he hasn't earned. when he speaks again, it sounds less awkward than it feels.]
You can let me know if you need anything, alright?