[ Spock goes utterly still when Jim moves forward. Spock is a quiet, composed individual in most circumstances, a sharp contrast to many of the humans around him, who seem to be constantly in motion. He moves with purpose and reserves energy for when he does need to be in action. But his stillness now is different, carefully contained energy reserved for the potentiality of springing forward, should the need arise. He does not move - none of the team do - but he watches, wary and waiting for a wrong move, the sudden lifting of that shovel handle.
It is unnecessary, as the boy drops the shovel handle, the wood hitting the ground with a dull thud that lingers despite the lack of actual echo. It startles the kid enough that he jerks, but it's easy to see just how weakened he is by the lack of sustenance and the constant need for vigilance when he that is his only reaction. He's still watching Jim, eyes wary and uncertain.
"Promise?" he asks. "Nothing bad will happen?"
It is an illogical question, as no one can guarantee absolutely no harm, but this is why he is not one to provide sympathy or handle such delicate situations. Perhaps one day, but not now. Jim is the one equipped to handle terrified children.
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It is unnecessary, as the boy drops the shovel handle, the wood hitting the ground with a dull thud that lingers despite the lack of actual echo. It startles the kid enough that he jerks, but it's easy to see just how weakened he is by the lack of sustenance and the constant need for vigilance when he that is his only reaction. He's still watching Jim, eyes wary and uncertain.
"Promise?" he asks. "Nothing bad will happen?"
It is an illogical question, as no one can guarantee absolutely no harm, but this is why he is not one to provide sympathy or handle such delicate situations. Perhaps one day, but not now. Jim is the one equipped to handle terrified children.
The boy seems reassured, at least, by Jim. ]