"So what did you find from the planet's computer?" Kirk asked Spock.
Spock swiveled around in his chair to face the captain. "Nothing," he said. "The culture's database was deleted when the terminal was destroyed. Seemingly by design. I'll give a full report at our bridge meeting tomorrow morning."
"I'll look forward to it." Kirk went to turn away but the Vulcan cleared his throat.
"Captain," Spock said, "I have to admit I am still somewhat bothered by what you said earlier about beauty. Is that really the most important thing about this lost civilization?"
"Well, certainly not the most important thing. But since you said the information about them was destroyed, it is the only thing left, isn't it?"
"I wonder," Spock said, "if you would have said the same thing were the avatar a man."
Kirk raised his eyebrows. "That's a good question, Mr. Spock. I'll have to get back to you."
