"Fine, fine," Jim said, waving it away. He gestured to the Commander's communicator. "I know you have no reason to believe me, and if I were you'd I'd keep trying. But I very much doubt anyone's going to answer you. And if you're looking for the Enterprise, well... we're on the same boat."

So to speak. Unfortunately, Jim was the only one who was going to appreciate that little pun, and that, only with some bitterness.

"Jim Kirk," he said, holding out his hand. "USS Enterprise."