[ Spock simply watches Jim strip off his jacket, offering nothing until he finishes. This is why Starfleet needed Jim and why Jim is captain.
It is fascinating to watch him think through the situation.
There will be a delegation with Jim, when he goes. Spock will be there, because he does not believe in these men, and it is his duty to watch over his captain. There is a reason why Jim is captain; there is also a reason why Spock is first officer. ]
Uhura will have the necessary back-up. As will Dr. McCoy, when he starts examinations of the individuals here. [ And Spock doubts she will complain about those that, once she realizes the intensity of the situation. ] All bridge staff who venture out will have a member of security with them.
[ All of the bridge crew - all of the Enterprise crew, really - were adept at dealing with hostiles and capable of taking care of themselves in troublesome situations. But they had security for a reason, and Spock would see to it that they took all necessary precautions to avoid injury. ]
Captain - Jim. You are only one man, and while your frustrations at the inability to proceed with prompt action are understandable, we still must maintain trust between the Federation and the people here. Moving swiftly, without cooperation from the local government, could be seen as an act of war.
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It is fascinating to watch him think through the situation.
There will be a delegation with Jim, when he goes. Spock will be there, because he does not believe in these men, and it is his duty to watch over his captain. There is a reason why Jim is captain; there is also a reason why Spock is first officer. ]
Uhura will have the necessary back-up. As will Dr. McCoy, when he starts examinations of the individuals here. [ And Spock doubts she will complain about those that, once she realizes the intensity of the situation. ] All bridge staff who venture out will have a member of security with them.
[ All of the bridge crew - all of the Enterprise crew, really - were adept at dealing with hostiles and capable of taking care of themselves in troublesome situations. But they had security for a reason, and Spock would see to it that they took all necessary precautions to avoid injury. ]
Captain - Jim. You are only one man, and while your frustrations at the inability to proceed with prompt action are understandable, we still must maintain trust between the Federation and the people here. Moving swiftly, without cooperation from the local government, could be seen as an act of war.