"I am always your friend," Spock said calmly. Whatever else was different, despite their rocky start in his universe, Spock was firm in the conviction that they were somehow meant to be friends, compatriots. He knew his counterpart had agreed.

He made a move on the board, carefully taking into account Kirk's opening gambit. "I am at your disposal. We have duties to perform, despite the difficulties inherent in the situation. Starfleet and the Federation may no longer exist, but upholding the ideals for which they stood remains a priority."