'He's a man who knows where his towel is.' The tone's teasing, he clearly knows Jim well, and more than that, likes him. He's even sassed that hoopy frood.

Kyle walks up to Chekov, and holds out his hand. The light in his eyes and smile is almost - almost - comparable to Jim's own.

'Kyle Rayner. Green Lantern Corps. Any friend of Kirk's is a friend of mine.'