[ 76 doesn't really appreciate the attitude, but at least Kirk follows up the dry remark with some actual useful information. He understands the need for caution here, but he also knows that nothing ventured equals nothing gained. ]

It'd also be disastrous if the back-up power ultimately fails. [ Everyone's first priority here is going to be those stasis pods, as they've already established. ] I don't like the idea of relying on that. If you can think of any way to get things up and running, I'll do whatever I can to help.

[ He's moving quickly, the sound of his boots against the metal grating audible through their call. ]