Well, that was always a possibility too. With things as they were, they weren't the initial conclusion Kirk tended to jump too, though with Sam being as handsome as he was, it was perfectly plausible. Not that Kirk worried about such things now that he had Samouel's attention. That, and Sam tended to be rather oblivious, if in an adorable way.

"It's got a nice spice to it," he hummed, stealing another drink before handing it back. "And I am very aware of your talents, Samouel. It is why I sought you out as my companion for the evening."