[Kirk/Pike]
There is that. We could be stuck in the middle of nowhere.
Just because you have a strong academic record doesn't guarantee anything.
That's fortunate for you. Your counterpart was not so lucky and had a much rougher upbringing. I wrote my thesis on the USS Kelvin's final encounter - including your father's actions and sacrifice. I'd be happy to talk to you about that if you're curious - it's a bit of a sensitive topic for your counterpart.