Jim stays quiet, letting her have that moment without any awkward fidgeting on his end. He wasn't sure exactly how she'd react, but his instincts told him that it was best to do this meeting soon. It's not the first emotional reaction a crew member has had during one of these and he's sure it won't be the last - but it's important, like they all are.
For once, things have turned out all right. Better than all right. The relief she feels is palpable and almost dizzying but she's reined herself back in by now.
"This new day's a good one, Captain." A breath. "And I'm honored for it." She is, and not because of being assigned to the Enterprise or to Captain Kirk specifically. There's a lot attached to that, but she doesn't care about that. It's the fact that he's treating her like a valued member of his crew already and not like a burden.
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"It's a new day, Ensign."
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"This new day's a good one, Captain." A breath. "And I'm honored for it." She is, and not because of being assigned to the Enterprise or to Captain Kirk specifically. There's a lot attached to that, but she doesn't care about that. It's the fact that he's treating her like a valued member of his crew already and not like a burden.