"Interesting." Kirk murmured in repeat, looking thoughtful for a moment. He wondered which it was, honestly.

Anyway.

"I talked to Spock about my idea. He thinks its," He grinned for a moment, then schooled his expression and voice, "A very logical choice." Repeated just like Spock would say it, even making his voice a bit higher to match.

"What didn't really surprise me was that he wanted to be what he is, first officer, responsible only to me."