[Spock closes his eyes in slight discomfort... so much touching. The Vulcan isn't used to it.]

I am aware... however you are once again measuring in human terms. Vulcans who are close share a mental affinity for one another, a bond of sorts. To apply a term so casual as 'friend' to that connection is not correct.

[Spock.. was unhappy about something. He was being bitchy.]