[ Of everyone on the ship, Spock is the least equipped to deal with emotional turmoil and he knows this very well. But considering that he has been by Jim's side all day and he has serious reservations about Jim confiding in anyone, let alone someone who lacks the context of today.
So he stays. Follows Jim across the room to sit next to him on the bed, closer than he would normally sit to anyone else. When Jim falls silent, he speaks up, finally. ]
You were on Tarsus, during the unknown attack on the colony. It left over 4,000 individuals dead by the time Starfleet was able to reach the colony and provide assistance. [ It is speculation, but Spock has enough information that he can say it is not merely a guess. ] Lieutenant Riley was involved, and somehow the gentleman we encountered earlier. Who is he, Jim? I have been able to find no information about him, as Karidian seemingly sprang from nowhere.
[ Spock shifts toward him, angling his body so he can study Jim. He would rather not look at Jim, but there is something to be said for studying his expressions. ] Will you share this information with me?
no subject
So he stays. Follows Jim across the room to sit next to him on the bed, closer than he would normally sit to anyone else. When Jim falls silent, he speaks up, finally. ]
You were on Tarsus, during the unknown attack on the colony. It left over 4,000 individuals dead by the time Starfleet was able to reach the colony and provide assistance. [ It is speculation, but Spock has enough information that he can say it is not merely a guess. ] Lieutenant Riley was involved, and somehow the gentleman we encountered earlier. Who is he, Jim? I have been able to find no information about him, as Karidian seemingly sprang from nowhere.
[ Spock shifts toward him, angling his body so he can study Jim. He would rather not look at Jim, but there is something to be said for studying his expressions. ] Will you share this information with me?