You proceed from a false assumption. I am a Vulcan. I have no ego to bruise.

You're about to remind me that logic alone dictates your actions?

I would not remind you of that which you know so well. If I may be so bold, it was a mistake for you to accept promotion. Commanding a starship is your first, best, destiny. Anything else is a waste of material.

I would not presume to debate you.

That is wise. In any case, were I to invoke logic, logic dictates that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.

Or the one.

You're my superior officer. You are also my friend. I have been, and always shall be yours.