Later, he would rationalize his decision as ninety-nine-point-three percent an effect of the chocolate, and the last point seven percent as a temporary insanity brought on by reminiscence, a long day. His barriers were up, anyway; the most Jim would get would be a feeling of being mildly pleased. Spock took his hand and used it to stand.

There wasn't any lingering tingle as he casually released the grip.