"The betrothal link?" He raised his eyebrows at that direction Jim's curiosity seemed to have taken, since it was something the human would never experience. "It fills a smaller portion of your mind than the bond." Sybok put heavier emphasis on it in lieu of adding 'marriage' to it, as Jim seemed more comfortable with that.

"You can't truly communicate. At times, you can feel strong emotions if your bondmate feels it--generally not often, in any 'proper Vulcan.' Contact is also...more pleasurable than you'd have with any stranger." There was a fondness in his voice.