A smile. I don't mind at all. There are a few other telepaths on board. I would recommend seeking out Counsellor Deanna Troi.

"No, my commission is still active, and the Computer recognises me as a Starfleet Officer. I choose not to go near the command centres, because the chaos in sorting something like this out should be best left to how the crew need to deal with it."

He shifts to relax in his chair.

"Our presence, using the computer, would only detract from the captain's efforts."