"Yeah, I know." No matter how much Jim says he'll be fine, they both know well enough that it's not true. Double that, if there's a real cause for worry. "But I've gotta make the calls to keep the crew safe, and I don't know if I can do that if I don't know you're out of harm's way. We're trained for this, you're not." The silent yet hangs in the air between them, a reminder that it might not always be the case, if Hunter does decide to enlist after all, and be more than just a temporary visitor aboard the Enterprise. But while he is, Jim's number one priority is making sure he's not in danger. No matter what shape that danger takes.
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