Spock nodded and gathered his thoughts before he began speaking clearly, almost lecturing the wide-eyed little girl as he recited an abridged version of the tale his mother had read to him when he was younger as part of his night-time routine; something that only they had shared. Spock was surprised to find out he did not mind her lying so close to him. Her emotions were intense yes, but her thoughts were very direct with an underlying almost Vulcan-like curiosity; she wanted to know More.