"What is it Bones?" Jim's expression changing to concern and worry.

"Ah, it isn't that serious, really. Ensign Marlowe broke her leg while she was showering. Just an accident, but since no one is here at the moment to take care of it, I volunteered."

"How about M' Benga?"

"Oh, he's on shore leave Jim. First rotation I believe. It won't take me long, I got her all ready. Just need to set the bone. There are a few other things I need check on before I come down and join you. Sorry about that Jim. Duty calls."

"Of course Bones. That's fine. Whenever you're ready. The place is alive here Bones. Plenty of action if you know what I mean."

"Well, I'll get there when I can. Don't you dare run off with all the pretty ones. Leave some for me."

Jim laughed.

"No worries Bones. I'll keep a few for you. We'll manage til you get back."

"What do you mean? Who else is there with you?"

"Spock."

Silence.

"I pity you Jim. What the hell is hobgoblin doing on shore leave? His human side decided to peek out?"

"He's decided to take it upon himself to witness how human males attract the opposite sex."

"Oh really."

"So, we'll let you go Bones. Come down when you're done. Hope it's soon because I am getting pretty restless here all by myself."

"You're not alone Jim. You got Spock with you. He's bound to attract a few his way. The brainy type no doubt."

"No doubt," Jim replied.

"Have fun, but do show some restraint."

"No problem, Kirk out."

Jim replaced his communicator in his pocket and stared at his first officer.

"You were pretty quiet Spock, cat got your tongue?"

"No, it is still attached, besides there are no felines here."

Jim laughed and held his ribs while he did so.

"You have such a knack for humour Mr. Spock."

"I was not trying to be funny Jim."

"No, never."

"I have a question Captain."

"It's Jim, Spock."

"Yes, of course, Jim."

"What was your question?"

"How does the human male attract another potential mate?"

"Well, there are many ways a man can attract another mate?"

"For example?"

"Well, oh I know. One sign that someone is interested is eye contact."

"Yes, I have noticed that many people here are having problems with their vision."

"What do you mean?"

"They seem to all have a tick. A repetitive movement of the eye. Have you noticed?"

"I didn't notice anyone twitching Spock."

"Actually there is one female in the far corner that is experiencing a tick at this moment. It is quite peculiar, and she seems to be doing it while looking at you Jim."

Laugher erupted again from Jim while he tried to hold on to the wall he was leaning against.

"Oh, Mr. Spock, you are debilitating me with you humour. I don't believe I shall recover."

"Did I make an attempt at humour?"

"Yes, and it was brillant."

"I will never understand humans."

"What that girl is doing Spock is winking. She is flirting with me. Like everyone else is doing here."

"I see."

"She is wanting to know if I would be interested in her. So she winks at me. If I like her I blink back."

"Most peculiar. Why not the direct approach?"

"People are shy Spock. This way breaks the ice."

"Will you respond to her Jim. Will you blink back?"

"She isn't my type. No blondes for me tonight. I am going for tall, darker complexion."

"I shall certainly keep my eye out for a potential candidate Jim."

"You do that Spock. You do that." replied Jim smiling looking at his first officer affectionately.