Jim's grin widened, the bright smile emphasizing the youthfulness of his face. "Thanks. It probably helped that I had a receptive and comprehending audience," he admitted. "Might've been a harder sell to someone with less direct experience. And I'm glad you're good with eyerolling because I swear one of these days Bones' face is gonna freeze like that."

That last is said with obvious affection behind the teasing. Bones isn't just his crewmate and CMO, the man's his best friend. If he had to be stuck here with anyone, he's glad it's Bones.

"It'd be my pleasure, Martha. Thank you. I was headed to the Guild Hall but I don't have to be there for anything specific; we can take our time."