That's it. Not that hard, right? One day I might even convince Burnham to use my name too.[ Not even the people of his ship calls him sir on the regular, Pike would probably make a double take if he heard that out of a formal setting.

It's still noticeable that James is trying to handle the fact Pike, a Pike, is really here and he doesn't want to make it harder for the other man. He keeps the tone of voice warmth and relaxed as they walk, even if the subject is less than pleasant. ]

Some from that universe ended up in our and a whole ship form the Federation accidentally ended in their. They were able to make it back on their own, they're a truly exceptional crew.