His attention partially divided--Spock had shielded him from the brunt of the attack, but he still noticed Spock's discomfort--Jim failed to notice anything about Marlena's behavior that might have clued him in as to her perceptions. But when she spoke, his focus returned in full.
"I know," he said. "And I'm not unaware of the favor I owe you. This isn't how it's going to be repaid, however. Not now, anyway. You'll be as comfortable as possible. It won't be for long. I'm not interested in seeing you rot away here."
He smiled at her, not his full-on charm but something quieter and compassionate.
"I promise. No harm will come to you, so long as you cooperate."
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Date: 2009-08-06 04:28 am (UTC)"I know," he said. "And I'm not unaware of the favor I owe you. This isn't how it's going to be repaid, however. Not now, anyway. You'll be as comfortable as possible. It won't be for long. I'm not interested in seeing you rot away here."
He smiled at her, not his full-on charm but something quieter and compassionate.
"I promise. No harm will come to you, so long as you cooperate."