[ Jim does not, in fact, have anything against 19 year-olds doing 'grown up' work. As a matter of fact, one of his helmsmen was only seventeen when he was given that position, and Jim himself can't talk much, having gotten to the rank of Captain at only 25 years of age. So really, if anyone knows about young people proving that they're not only more than just capable, but also capable of exceptional brilliance, then that would be Jim himself.
It was just the way she said it. The kind of remark some say when they turn eighteen, as if age alone and the fact they're adults on paper somehow makes them magically responsible and mature. If only that were the case, then Jim wouldn't have been the massive screw up he was until Captain Pike helped him find a purpose in life, and plenty of people out there wouldn't have gotten the opportunities they did only because they'd be considered 'too young'.
She looks fairly capable so far, granted. A hint on the reckless side, if Jim's to wager a guess. Reminds him a little of himself when he was her age, honestly. ]
Curiosity's good. That's what drives you to want to go out there. The not knowing, though, that's what really gets to me.
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It was just the way she said it. The kind of remark some say when they turn eighteen, as if age alone and the fact they're adults on paper somehow makes them magically responsible and mature. If only that were the case, then Jim wouldn't have been the massive screw up he was until Captain Pike helped him find a purpose in life, and plenty of people out there wouldn't have gotten the opportunities they did only because they'd be considered 'too young'.
She looks fairly capable so far, granted. A hint on the reckless side, if Jim's to wager a guess. Reminds him a little of himself when he was her age, honestly. ]
Curiosity's good. That's what drives you to want to go out there. The not knowing, though, that's what really gets to me.