He was rather certain that Kirk and Sam were a thing, more than just a thing, but he wasn't going to press. It's not his business until and unless they're ready to talk about it. The other is a clear invitation, though, and Anders leans forward.

"Please. I'd like to hear it. How it ties in and the happier part." He hasn't heard a lot of stories from other worlds, not due to lack of interest, but lack of time and opportunity. This seems like the perfect timing.