James T. Kirk was very pleased with himself. He should be, it isn't often he wins chess against his first officer. Hell, he's the one who programmed the computer to play the game. Spock though, didn't seem to mind that his commanding officer, had won, not one but two games in a row. Sometimes, even Vulcans can have an off day. Spock was about to suggest another game, when Jim had a different idea.
"Your game is a bit off, Mr. Spock, any reason why?" Kirk smiled as he played with Spock's king, not wanting to let this moment fade away.
"I am afraid I have no answer for you, sir. Most peculiar." Spock replied, his face denoting a small degree of shock.
"It happens to the best of us." Jim grinned some more, milking for all it was worth.
"May I suggest a re-match?" Spock asked, his brow rising in a question, while his lips, almost a barely discernible smile.
Jim moved the chess piece he was holding, and gently placed it on the table. Perhaps, it was in his favor he had won each game, being that it was in Jim's cabin. He may have been less fortunate if they had decided to play in Spock's cabin.
Feeling generous, Jim decided that they should play a different game. This game in particular, he was sure Spock would be a natural.
"I have a better idea. Have you ever heard of I Spy?" Jim asked his friend, waiting for a response.
"No, I have not. Please explain." Spock listened intently as his captain explained the basics.
"Very well, It's quite simple really. The game is played with at least two players. You look around and silently select an object that can be seen by all players involved. With me, so far?"
"Yes. Please continue."
"Next, you have to say, I spy with my little eye, and then give some description of the object, such as "something red," "something square" or "something small."
"Fascinating."
"I thought you might enjoy it. Now, the player who correctly guesses the selected item, will pick the next object. Usually, to help along, we offer extra clues if said player gets stumped. So, are you game?"
"Yes. Shall we begin?"