Thanks to everyone who got me something. I know you had little choice in the matter, but you did have a choice as to what you gave--and they're all meaningful. Thank you.

I know things have been tense around here lately. If anyone wants to talk, let off some steam, anything... I've got ears, and I'm a pretty decent sparring partner. Please, just talk to someone before doing anything you can't take back.

[He'd honestly rather you hit him.]


[Private to Boyd]
[Jim holds a glass up, remotely toasting Boyd.]

Thanks, Boyd. Perfect.



[Private to T'Pol]
[Jim isn't quite sure what to say, but he's not abandoning T'Pol now.]

I know what some people are saying. I'm not going to let anything happen to you, if I can help it. That's... not what we're here for.

And... thanks. [He holds up the pendant, fingers running over the surface, eyes soft.] I love it.



[Private to Bucky]
What a thoughtful gift. They're fascinating.

How are you holding up?



[Private to Furiosa]
Thanks for the knife. It's beautiful. [He means it--he admires the elegant simplicity.]



[Private to Omar]
[He has a sense Omar's trying to goad him in some complex way, and his initial response is to rise to it. He resists, because there's an alternate, just as true and valid one.]

I suppose you can't have known my interest in ancient firearms. Thank you.



[Private to Rosethorn]
I promise I'm taking good care of the plant. And I love the book.

How are you doing?



[Private to Bass]
Sorry about the gift. It was a poor joke, at best.

Looks like we're paired up. This has always been true, but... anything I can do?



[Private to Iris]
[wryly] Very thoughtful. Is this an invitation?

[His expression turns genuine, and he holds up the pendant.]

This is beautiful. Thank you.



[Private to Cambridge]
Hugh. [Jim smiles a bit, eyes crinkling.] Thanks for the guide. I'm sure it'll come in handy, at least for impressing Spock when I go back.