Aboard the Orion ship, Spock is gazing out at the stars. The Saurian trader suggests that he rest, saying they still have a long way to go -- especially Spock, since he is headed for Earth. Spock estimates his remaining travel time as "six days, seventeen hours and forty-three minutes." The Saurian is looking forward to returning home and seeing his hivebrothers. He asks if anyone is waiting for Spock, who responds in the negative. The Saurian suggests that "reunions are the best thing about traveling".