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[kirktastic]

*sits in his office, wondering when he started using it so much, working furiously through much hated paperwork that's backlogged since hell broke loose*

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[kirktastic]

*comes almost literally skidding around the corner, stopping when he sees Spock already waiting outside his door.* Dammit, should have guessed you'd beat me here. *offers a tired grin and goes inside, flopping down into his chair behind the desk and gesturing for Spock to sit down*

[cso_spock]

[follows Jim inside, and at his gesture, sits down in the chair in front of his desk. elbows on the arm rests, fingers laced together.] What did you want to discuss with me?

[kirktastic]

Quite a bit, actually. *rubs his brow, as if there's a tension headache there.* Some ship stuff, some personal stuff. And I'm sorry we're going to have to talk about the personal stuff but we have to, because I'm not being unprepared for it in the future.

So ship or personal, which would you rather start with?

[cso_spock]

I am under the impression that your personal queries would be more taxing, so I prefer that we begin with the professional topics.

[kirktastic]

Alright.

We'll start off easy. Pike, OUR Pike, is on board. He's got all the information about what's been going on here and is currently talking with my Dad.

[cso_spock]

I am glad that he has finally arrived. Have you already settled accommodations for him?

[kirktastic]

That's been done since I knew he was coming. He's next to my Dad's room, right down the hall. I think they have a lot of catching up to do.

Next thing. Pike wants to meet our prisoner. I think the three of us should go down there and deal with him after I speak with Uhura.

[cso_spock]

...I respectfully disagree, Captain. My time must be devoted to the transporter and calculating its alterations, and whatever support I may provide you and the Admiral has already been compromised by my first encounter with the prisoner.

[kirktastic]

This won't take long, I hope, so it won't matter that much in the long run. Getting the information out of this guy is more important. I need you there as my First Officer and there's going to be a barrier between you and him. You'll be fine. *gives Spock an odd look. Was the Vulcan afraid of their prisoner?*

[cso_spock]

I am quite familiar with the layout of Starfleet detention cells; physical harm is not my concern. [watching him with that emotionless gaze; no unusual tension.] If we assume that he is an alternate Pike, we must then assume that he is as well-versed in how to repel an interrogation. He will likely remain silent, or attempt to break the procedure by targeting what he perceives to be the weakest member of the triad. He would simply seek to offend me, or yourself indirectly through me, distracting us from our primary purpose and ultimately making the endeavour fruitless. Thus, I would be more of a hindrance.

[kirktastic]

*his brows slowly furrow, listening closely, but by the end just looks confused* Not that he would really offend you, or at least I'd think so...

*tilts his head slowly, then cautiously says* ...Spock, I'm getting the distinct feeling you're feeding me bullshit and you just don't want to do this.

[cso_spock]

I never expressed my willingness to do this in the first place, Captain.

[kirktastic]

You're my first officer. This should be something you'd expect to do.

[cso_spock]

I am aware of that. If you are still adamant about my attendance...then I will accompany you and the Admiral. Though I remain skeptical about the efficacy of my presence.

[kirktastic]

*looks silently at Spock, studying him*

*then slowly sighs* Alright, you keep going with the transporter, and Pike and I'll go down there.

[cso_spock]

...Thank you, Jim.