"Yes," he says, without missing a beat or even shifting his expression. It's a bit of a boast, sure, but it's also the truth. Modesty's never really been his strong suit--

No, scratch that, modesty is never even a suit that hung in any closet of his in his life.

"I'm captain of the Federation's flagship, the Enterprise," he adds, by way of explanation. He's sure it's enough; look at him. Twenty-five--and it shows, his youth, and yet the Federation's entrusted him with their pride and joy. "I was promoted to command about six months ago."