"I don't want you hurt again by him you fucking idiot!" Kirk snapped, loosening his grip on Spock slightly. "I watched you that whole time... I know those looks on your face, even if I don't know them, I do thanks to one of your other selves."

So much he couldn't say aloud. That he wanted to protect Spock from that bastard even if he knew Spock was their best chance of getting information.