[ Well evidently Jim was never the least bit bothered by the fact that she did try to choke him once. It was at least interesting to see that the Vulcan had some emotions in there, though he's yet to figure out if her constant aim is to repress them or control them. Something he's come to find interesting to explore the more he gets to know her.

The more they get to know each other, even. ]

Right, that's why I mentioned it. [ He chuckles, glancing at her. ] It was a... thing, like three centuries ago, I think. Just a way to try and diffuse awkward silences when you had to share the small space with complete strangers.

[ Pursing his lips, he shrugs. ] If you ask me, though, it probably made the silence even more awkward.