The commander answered with reassuring promptness, and Kira allowed herself to think that this might work, after all.

Given what we know of Klingons, the commander will logically either answer the challenge or withdraw.

"Perhaps my commander could better answer that, Mr. Kirk," he said politely, knowing it would not serve.

To every question, the commander answered the same.

The commander answered the creature in its own language.

"She'll have to leave immediately," answered the commander.

Quickly, the commander closed the panel beneath the stairs and answered Salvo's call.

"Lead on," answered the commander, discovering a cut on his ear.

The Romulan commander did not answer, but the sad, faraway look that overcame him confirmed her conjecture.

"Boat traffic this time of night is nil," answered the commander.