[Eley gives a nod at that. He had been told time and time again that he shouldn't try to be one or the other. He should try to embrace both sides, as confusing and frustrating as it could be sometimes.]

I believe you are right... particularly about friends. Without them, I would not be as I am now. Perhaps it scares me at times to think that I may change from what I once was, but I hope that I will be able to hold onto these experiences and use them.

...thank you for being my friend, Spock.