"Okay," Bones said, noting the change in Kirk. "Okay, fine. We can just talk then." Bones settled into his chair, crossing his legs in front of him so that he could resist the urge to reach out and nudge Kirk with one of his feet.

Couldn't do that, not yet.

"There are some questions I need to ask you, Jim, and I need you to answer them to the best of your ability." He looked up, the expression on Kirk's face one of despondence. Fuck... "Can you do that for me, Jim?" his voice softer.