[He had been measuring the space before him when the strange man approached, and though he had not spared a glance initially, when he is greeted, Spock mentally marks the approximate cubic feet in his mind to log at a later time before turning to meet the stranger. The man’s appearance is the most curious that Spock has encountered aboard the ship. While humanoids are far from uncommon to begin with, there is something particularly human about the stranger’s appearance while obviously being inhuman. His Vulcan mind churns in fascination.

Following a moment of assessing his new companion, he gives a curt shake of his head in response to the man’s query.]

I am afraid I do not yet know who maintains these brilliant specimens, but I myself am also curious as to their names and origins. To my understanding, various species have been collected over this vessel’s travels and were gradually added to this space.