[ If Spock had allowed herself to flounder every time something awkward came up, she would no longer be in Starfleet, certainly not where she is currently standing - next to Jim. (Nothing quite tops awkward like becoming first officer for an individual one tried to choke.)

Spock is not unused to silence, and given enough time is sure the silence would eventually become less awkward. As it is, Jim interrupts. With what has to a highly random thought. ]

Negative, Captain. As the lifts are often used for conversation or in moments of concentration, music would be distracting. [ Her lip does curl slightly, acknowledging their unique situation. ] Humans once used music in the original versions of the turbolifts, I have learned from my studies, but I am unsure why it was deemed necessary.