Well, if they presumed to know so much about him, they might as well get it right.
"The ship has not been fully staffed since my arrival in The City. Though I have hypothesized numerous scenarios as to their whereabouts, I have yet to calculate a possible and probable explanation as to my spatial displacement. However, based on my observations, I have concluded a 0.037% probability that I will eventually be accompanied by someone familiar to myself."
Spock stepped up to Sulu's helm, enter a code onto the interface, and locked up the manual ship controls to prevent any future lurches.
"And if you wish to test the validity of the Vulcan nerve pinch, you are welcome to lend me your clavicle."