[Spock is thoroughly embarrassed by the emotions he just displayed and is understandably flustered.]

I am fine. Kirk and I are... close friends, and hearing that he might be here momentarily excited me.

[He contemplates the information he has just received, and is relieved to find that this planet has acheived spaceflight, so the Prime Directive will not be an issue. Although he still feels he must be cautious about what he shares with the locals.]

Do you have any estimate as to how long the expedition will be gone?