[Spock neither stiffens nor flinches. The corner of his mouth quirks slightly downwards. He is very unhappy that there are going to be so many unknown variables, so many people he doesn't know, hasn't vetted, and therefore doesn't trust around.]

[An emotional argument like this one, a thunderous incoming tide, he has no defence against or answer for. This is just Jim, being an unstoppable force.]

[Spock is not an immovable object.]

You are suggesting that we make connections with other residents and rely on them instead of the crew in time of need.

[A beat.]

I fail to follow.