"Ah, I see. Well, I suppose this once I shall not press further," he said, eyes glinting with his teasing. "And simply enjoy the fruits of your labor."

He welcomed the other's closeness, the way Fenris was so unafraid to simply declare what he wanted through action. There never seemed to be that barrier between them that rose between himself and the other crew. It came down around Spock and Bones too, his closest friends, but with Fenris it was - different. Refreshing, like he could breathe easier, or perhaps the air simply tasted sweeter.

"I think they would have gotten that from that fact you have a range of facial expressions," he shook his head with a laugh under his breath, sipping his wine. "Including a very lovely scowl that rivals the good doctor's."