(a "simple" word of thanks this isn't. for spock, these three words and the emotions behind them are the precarious overhang and the sheer cliff beneath it respectively. it's a visual, textual representation of the astounding amount of trust spock—dear friend and brother—places in him.
if it weren't followed up by a smart remark, tempting a pinched smile and resulting breath of amusement out of him, he might've sought him out in an attempt to spend the rest of the day in his company. there's still a chance of that, but he's sated for now and undeniably pleased with their current conversation.)
[ He knows, without a doubt, that it is, even before Jim has responded.
Just as it had been his to correct Kirk's misconceptions about himself and to attempt to brush away any doubts. Even at such a distance, even without touch or extended conversation, he cannot doubt that they've achieved some form of Synchrony even through as little as this. ]
no subject
if it weren't followed up by a smart remark, tempting a pinched smile and resulting breath of amusement out of him, he might've sought him out in an attempt to spend the rest of the day in his company. there's still a chance of that, but he's sated for now and undeniably pleased with their current conversation.)
It's my genuine pleasure.
no subject
Just as it had been his to correct Kirk's misconceptions about himself and to attempt to brush away any doubts. Even at such a distance, even without touch or extended conversation, he cannot doubt that they've achieved some form of Synchrony even through as little as this. ]
I will see you back at the house, Captain.