He focused on the star through these words, one hand slowly curling into a loose fist against the rock on his side away from Jim. Two chocolate-covered strawberries weren't nearly enough for him to miss what Jim was implying, and most of all, what he seemed to imply that he knew about things Spock was sure he had never told him directly. His expression remained carefully thoughtful, and not revealing anything else.

"The light of the sun must diminish, before that is possible."