He smiled – briefly, uncertainly but sincerely – when Uhura materialised, stepping forward and wrapping his arms around her. Although he was frequently more relaxed in her company than he was in other situations, Spock was a little too relaxed at the moment. There was something eerie, perhaps even a little feverish, about his attention to the Christmas tree, which he indicated at the first possible opportunity.

”And I am pleased to see you,” he said, “Do you believe it is adequate? I have not decorated yet ..."