[ Okay, fine. He just stares for a moment longer, judging his own footing in this situation, how much he can afford to keep an open mind versus just pushing everyone away.

And hell, if he can believe that Kirk is Kirk, and give him the respect that he should have if he was real - even in a situation where he's obviously lost his mind - then he has to extend that same courtesy to Spock.

Who is imaginary. And Sylar. And it's almost impossible to look at him and believe it but there he is. Spock. Sylar and yet not Sylar. If this was his subconscious then the real question was what the hell it thought it was trying to tell him, because he didn't get it.

Still, he forces the tension out of his shoulders, tries to look more like he's taking this seriously. Politician face. ]

Alright. All doubts aside - sake of the ship and all that - let's try this again. Assuming you are actually Spock right from the top. Makes you someone I could damn well afford to listen to.

You wanna try me on an explanation, or do you want one from me first?