[ Spock's pointed eyebrow raises at that comment. It could mean a lot of things and normally that's an opening for Spock to press for specificity, sometimes to the frustration of humans who prefer to speak in implication and colorful metaphor, but right now he does think he understands the implication and it really isn't a time for pedantry. ]

There are very few games which I regularly partake in, but if you are asking me whether or not I believe there is merit to the superstition, I do not.

[ When he turns to face her more fully, his back remains stiff, head inclined. ]

However, I would not dismiss the danger of our captors believing in it. It would be logical to avoid offending them until we either have an exit or believe ourselves in danger.