"Perhaps." He can feel the emotions coming from the other man, even if his expression doesn't betray them.

"I'm not human, I don't know the hardships humanity had to endure in order to become a member of the Federation, or to even found it, as they did."

He shifts, leaning forward slightly.

"And I'm not at liberty to impart with too much information. I am bound by the Prime Directive. Do not interfere with the natural progression of other species."