MIRANDA

I was just noticing your
Vulcan IDIC, Mister Spock.
Is it a reminder that,
as a Vulcan, you can mind-link
with the Medusans
far better than I could?

               KIRK

Well, I doubt that Mister Spock
would don the most revered
of all Vulcan symbols merely
to annoy you, Dr. Jones.

               SPOCK

As a matter of fact, I wear
it this evening to honour you, Doctor.

              MIRANDA

Indeed?

               KIRK

Very interesting. I might even say
fascinating, but back to your mission.

(Later, in the Transporter Room....)

              MIRANDA

I understand, Mister Spock. The glory of
creation is in its infinite diversity.

               SPOCK

And the ways our differences combine
to create meaning and beauty.

Busy with the seach for expressing her thoughts, Miranda's
hand thouches the medallion pinned to Spock's breast.
She touches it carefully, as though identifying it.
McCoy sees the fleeting gesture her hand makes on contact
with the medallion. He is very intent on her action.

Spock pulls back, afraid he may have scratched her.

              SPOCK

Forgive me. I forget that dress
uniforms can injure.

              MIRANDA

No, I was merely looking at your
Vulcan IDIC, Mister Spock.
              (looks up,
               curiously)
Is it a reminder that as a Vulcan
you could mind-meld with the
Medeusan much more effectively
than I could?
             (to the others,
              but smiling)
It would be most difficult for a
Vulcan to see a mere human take
on this exciting a challenge.

               McCOY
               (to Spock)
Interesting question. It is a
fact that you rarely do wear the
IDIC.

               KIRK

I doubt that Mister Spock would
don the most revered of all Vulcan
symbols merely to annoy a guest,
Dr. Jones.

                SPOCK
             (to Miranda)

In fact, I wear it this evening
to honor you, Doctor.

                MIRANDA

Indeed?

                SPOCK
                 (nods)

Indeed. Perhaps even with those
years on Vulcan, you missed the
true symbology.
              (indicates
               medallion)

The triangle and the circle...
...different shapes, materials,
textures...represent any two
diverse things which come
together to create here...truth
or beauty.
           (indicating the
            parts, looks up)
For example, Doctor Miranda Jones
who combined herself and the
disciplines of my race, to
become greater than the sum of
both.

Kirk can see Miranda isn't fully sold on Spock's intentions
...he changes the subject.

              KIRK

Very interesting, I might even
say...fascinating.