"Spock, I can't do this anymore. I feel trapped, restless, and I don't think your heart is in this anymore, if it ever was." Uhura told him, her tone resigned.
"It would be, most logical, for us to go our separate ways. May we remain friends? I value your opinion and correspondence." Spock replied, hesitating over some of his words as he answered.
"Of course Spock, I just need a little time. Goodnight." Uhura replied going up on her tiptoes to kiss his cheek before leaving his quarters.
A short time later Spock stepped out of his quarters and spotted Kirk, who had been avoiding him lately. "Captain. It is 6.432 hours after your shift and only 2.568 hours until our next shift begins. May I enquire as to what has you up so late?" Spock asked as he stood with his hands clasped behind his back and his head tilted.
"Just feeling a little restless Spock. I can't sleep and my quarters don't have enough space to pace. Why are you still up?" Jim replied with a quirk of his lips in tired amusement.
"Vulcans do not need as much rest as humans. I have already completed the required meditation and rest for my evening. If you cannot sleep, perhaps we could engage in the game of chess we have been discussing? I am most interested in what the outcome will be." Spock answered before opening the door to his quarters again. "I have a personal board in my quarters if you would be aminable?"
"I would greatly enjoy that Spock, thanks." Jim replied with a grin as he followed Spock into his quarters.
