look here john, i've got to run

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Gen | for dovand | 100 words | 2022-09-02 | the lamb | AO3

Leonard "Bones" McCoy & Spock (Star Trek)

Leonard "Bones" McCoy, Spock (Star Trek)

Drabble, Inspired by Music, Source: Genesis, Source: Peter Gabriel


"Tell me, how do Vulcans run, generally?"

"Like any other bipedal humanoid species, we propel ourselves at greater speeds by exerting greater force against the ground surface and taking longer strides. I do not, however, know how such an inquiry is pertinent at this time, Doctor."

"Your blood, Spock. I was talking about your internal body temperature."

Spock took pause. Perhaps he'd let McCoy think he was simply making a jab at apparent medical incompetence. Perhaps.

"I'll keep that explanation in mind next time I see you jackrabbiting down the corridor in pursuit of a rogue operator, though."

"Most logical."