[Leo's eyes widen, not in offense but with the resounding thrill of all my dreams just came true. There's a little shock too; he hadn't been fishing for help and hadn't expected much more than a strategy consult. To suddenly be offered collaboration with someone who - as far as Leo can tell - is a real-world version of Captain Ryan may possibly be the coolest thing to happen to him in his entire life.

An irrepressible smile of pride broadens his face as Leo reaches out to grip Kirk's hand (which is larger than April's at least, but still fits with room to spare on Leo's palm). The gesture isn't habituated (who the heck does he ever shake hands with?) and the movement is tentative around the edges, but completely heartfelt.]

... Thank you. We aren't used to having many allies, but I think we could use them.

[It's difficult to clamber back on top of his hero worship and past the recurring thought The guys are never going to believe this in order to think clearly, but Leo somehow manages to keep his leader hat on. This is still business, not playtime; he's not some star-struck little kid. He's a hero in his own right, a leader with experience, and he's going to prove to the Captain as he does to everyone else that he's worthy of the position.]

So do you have any crew here, Captain? When did you arrive?