When Spock spoke it was in a flat, almost monotone state. With just barely the hint of curiosity added at the end of his inflection. That Vulcan stoicism could be almost maddening for some people. Especially a certain human physician he knew.
"I am endeavoring to recalibrate my ship's communication system to boost the signal outside the range of The City. I estimate a 42.7% probability that it will succeed, provided I am able to acquire the appropriate items. If not I will have to ... improvise."
A word he used with great hesitation. Spock did not like to guess or improvise or do anything that wasn't precise. He preferred everything to be exact.