At least the unfamiliarity goes both ways. If Spock knew Pike better, he might be able to call him out on that. Respectfully, of course.
"Yes, sir." What else can he say? He has stated his logical assessment of the situation, and his commanding officer has decided he is wrong, even if logic states that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one.
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"Yes, sir." What else can he say? He has stated his logical assessment of the situation, and his commanding officer has decided he is wrong, even if logic states that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one.