Chapter 14th There Be Two Devils In The Dark
Mr. Spock had a purpose for the moment. In order to find the answer to the mystery. And the only way to find out. Was to mind meld with the mother Horta to ask a serious of questions.
He was able to let his best friend and Captain of the Enterprise his true motives. Moving away from the group inside of the manager's office on the top level. He'd to ask on where exactly was mother Horta at this particular moment.
John Martin giving him a most curious look on his face. Otherwise telling him the Horta was either on level 190 or 198. Along with many of her children helping to clear out a certain area rich in gold and other mineral deposits. For where none of the humans or machinery are able to be reached.
"Very well, thank you. I shall ready myself to take the turbo lift to those levels wearing my isolation suit and breathing mask." He says to everyone, including James Kirk. Knowing full well his friend was taking a big gamble in order to mind meld with the Horta once again.
"Spock, I'm coming with you this time in order to cover your back. In case mother Horta decides to take some type of drastic action against you with the intrusion."
"Very well Jim. Do me a favor. Please stay behind me when we enter the level. I don't wish to frightened anyone for when it comes time to communicate with mother Horta."
In order to lightened up the tone. "Meaning those ears of yours, would no doubt will scare the little kiddies." Chuckling even though in the light of the seriousness of the situation.
"Really Captain!" Raising his eyebrow, even though its been the butt of a joke for more than 30 years of friendship between.