[ Jim smiles at the answer. It isn't particularly surprising that that's how Victor feels, but still it makes him happy to hear. He stops their walk, turning around so he's facing Victor. ]

Then come with me. [ He holds both of Victor's hands, pulling him close. ] When we both can step through the portal, of course. I mean, I'll have to ask if it's possible. But if it is, then I'd like you to be with me.

[ And maybe it is a little greedy of him, but this way he won't have to choose between Victor and Starfleet. ]