"Yes. And also because that's not exactly news you just shout over comms now is it?" Kirk's mouth twitched in a wry sort of smile. His gaze took in Pike, a depth of feeling there that managed to leak through the starlight blues. He swallowed. "For what it's worth, I do believe you are who you say you are. You don't quite look like the Pike I knew, but you... share a similar energy. An honesty." His hands on the desk squeezed, keeping himself in control as he kept that smile on Pike.

"For however long you stay, I know this universe will be better for having a Christopher Pike back on her shores."

He coughed and shifted, setting his shoulders back.

"The Enterprise will help the Discovery as much as she can. If you need to transfer anyone over for additional medical attention, we will make the room, and escort you back to nearest Federation colony - which I think your ship can manage. Earth is a bit out of range in the current state of your ship, but the colony should have the necessary abilities to repair her. I will personally vouch for you all, but Command will most likely want a more exact debrief. And your people can get some much needed rest and time to process, I'm sure."