[ There will come a time when Spock will understand the reasoning behind Jim's actions, or at least she assumes she will, thanks to her counterpart and his easy acceptance of Jim - and all of humanity. For the moment, Spock rather suspects that there is actually no reasoning, simply perverse glee in seeing the two of them work together.

Spock knows there will never be an understanding of the good doctor. ]

I assure you, Doctor, we are not walking in circles. Despite the elements, I am capable of determining the direction. [ Not to mention the tricorder she carries is meant to help solve any human - or Vulcan - error. ] Finding this plant will take patience.