[ Spock definitely recognizes that tone of voice and expected nothing less. If they are to find a way home, it's only logical that people would be able to traverse the "multi-verse" at will. However, there has already been evidence suggesting the whole loss of memories and leaving the planet without warning thing. They'd just have to find a new way, find hope when there is none. They're good at that.

If there is another way, they'll find it. He desperately hopes there's another way, for Jim's sake.

He nods once he has a name to the face and endeavors to look Erik up. Um, later. Quietly. ]

If it is not too invasive of me to ask, I wish to meet him. My assumption is that you've spent a large amount of time on this planet in his company, and I would like to get to know those you have grown close to. [ Seems illogical so skids right past that. ] Tell me, what are his interests?