[ Would be pounced on as a shred of sentiment if McCoy wasn't opening herself up to the same kind of jab. They're crew. They're the only family she's managed to create after having nothing, not even custody of her daughter. As young and reckless and headache inducing as they are, they are always a good team. ]
Come on. How many more? We've spent too long here already.
[ Her comment was not intended as a jab, though she can see why it might be taken as such. Still, Spock briefly looks up, her imitation of an eye roll. ]
Should we desire to cultivate them on the ship, another two would suffice.
[ Trust Bones to always go for the worst-case scenario. She huffs, and looks at what they've got. They'll have to be careful taking them back: any damage to the plant and it's this all over again. ]
Come on. Let's get back before Jim gets any wise ideas about us spending the night.
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[ Would be pounced on as a shred of sentiment if McCoy wasn't opening herself up to the same kind of jab. They're crew. They're the only family she's managed to create after having nothing, not even custody of her daughter. As young and reckless and headache inducing as they are, they are always a good team. ]
Come on. How many more? We've spent too long here already.
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Should we desire to cultivate them on the ship, another two would suffice.
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[ Bones finds the next, digging it out with the heel of her boot, gesturing for Spock to come over. ]
On three, heave?
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[ With their combined strength, it pops loose. ]
Just one more of these blasted things...
[ She trails off, muttering something about bringing Chekov along next time, and starts digging out the next one with the heel of her shoe. ]
Come along, Spock.
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I am capable of discerning your movements, Doctor.
[ But still, she joins McCoy, tugging on the next plant to pull it free from the dirt. ]
That is sufficient.
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[ Trust Bones to always go for the worst-case scenario. She huffs, and looks at what they've got. They'll have to be careful taking them back: any damage to the plant and it's this all over again. ]
Come on. Let's get back before Jim gets any wise ideas about us spending the night.
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[ Which is a relief - Spock would not want to be stuck out in the cold with McCoy. ]
The meaning of your comment is unclear, but I agree with the sentiment expressed in the first statement. Let us return.