"There is no need for discomfort, I assure you," Spock replied and folded her arms behind her back, one hand clasped loosely in the other. "Many have been startled by my gender. It is a perpetual curiosity.

"I am equally fascinated by the genders of those present in this universe," Spock continued. "That I have, recently, met two female Nurse Chapels is most remarkable to me.

"I hope my gender does not strain your regard," Spock finished evenly.