This is one corner of one country, in one continent, on one planet that's a corner of a galaxy that's a corner of a universe that is forever growing and shrinking and creating and destroying and never remaining the same for a single millisecond. And there is so much, so much to see.

hawwkette:

"How's our ship. . .?"
Spock swallowed hard. For the first time in his life he wished 
fervently to deny the evidence of his eyes.
This could not be happening.
"Out of danger," he heard himself saying. "You saved the crew."
Kirk managed a smile. Feeble, but recognizable. Weakened, yet 
indomitable.
There was an unfamiliar taste in Spock's mouth.

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