Chekov is absolutely horrified. El's relative friendliness on their walk here had given him some hope that this meeting would go well; he certainly didn't expect her to accuse the captain of breaking laws in the name of threat analysis.

Fortunately, no one else in the room seems to be bothered by her confrontational attitude. McCoy is outright smirking, undoubtedly having a grand time watching a young woman berate Kirk.

Kirk's poised and polite captain smile breaks into something more genuine. He takes his seat and leans back in it. "This isn't an interrogation, El, and I would've sent a way more intimidating security detail to escort you here if I thought you were dangerous."

"What gave you the impression that the Federation perceives you as a threat," Spock adds blandly, "and which of your legal rights has been infringed upon?"