[ It must be different for people with dedicated partners-- but then, Jim thinks that about people at home, too. He doesn't understand Spock and Uhura in that way, he doesn't understand Hikaru. Jim doesn't have anything to leverage within himself like that, and he doubts he ever will. ]
Oh — [ In a tone of voice that all but says, Look at the time! ] I should get dinner sorted. Thank you for answering my questions, captain. I truly appreciate your insight.
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We do. [ That much he knows. ] No matter what.
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[ But she already knew that. ]
Oh — [ In a tone of voice that all but says, Look at the time! ] I should get dinner sorted. Thank you for answering my questions, captain. I truly appreciate your insight.
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No problem, Peggy. Have a good night.