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"We are very sorry, sirs Spock and James, for this misunderstanding," Rendor says, marking the eighteenth apology he has verbalized since their call began a mere five minutes before. "Our companions are bred to seek out those among us who are — ah, what do your people call it? An individual with no mate."
"Celibate," Spock suggests. Rendor shakes his head, causing his thin, white hair to bounce just slightly where it rests above narrow shoulders.
Jim shifts beside Spock. His body goes completely still for several moments, as if in a trance, before the human says, "Loneliness. You're talking about loneliness."
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When a tiny, cat-like creature manages to find her way aboard the Enterprise, she takes a liking to Mr. Spock immediately.