There's such an edge to Khan's voice; Kirk has never heard anything like it, has never heard words and felt positive they were serrated before.

But he can also hear Spock, hovering around in his mind like a conscience, warning him not to do what he desperately wants to do. And thanks to the four hundred men, women, and agendered aliens under his command, Kirk won't rush in there to face him. Not like this.

"Is that your escape plan, or is that a three hundred year old line?"