faith of the 🩷

I’m thinking about how the differences between them make them a stronger command team.

A captain who cares deeply what other people think of her. A first officer who lets other people think he’s dumb if it helps them bond as a crew and get the job done.

A captain who minored in Archaic Technology at the academy, eager to solve problems with her hands and her mind. A first officer whose whole-body physical training regimen is so intense that he impressed a Klingon with his strength.

A captain who is happily married … and deeply worried about her wayward daughter. A first officer who makes a pass at just about anyone … and is able to help the captain’s wayward daughter despite and because of their similar stubbornnesses.

A captain who spoke often about wanting a promotion. A first officer who didn’t seem motivated by rank, yet earned his promotion to become a captain himself, two officers he worked to help—including the no-longer-wayward daughter—his new first officers.

Shared values of tenacity and love for Starfleet. He’ll encourage her to run up the steps. She’ll entrust him with the people she cares about.

my dad: i thought it was bones

me:

On the clock but I'm really thinking about how Jim and Spock hold this frame for like 10 whole seconds after Spock explains what Pon Farr is. Spock is visibly shaken and Jim desperately wants to find some way to comfort him or say something reassuring but doesn't know how.

And then immediately after this he tells Spock he won't put any of this in his official records and then proceeds to break direct Starfleet orders to save Spock's life.