[ Listen, this is usually a pass time for him, okay? Right now, Spock's debating the merits of bringing up the redundancy of McCoy's penchant for sarcasm. And yes, he absolutely tries to get up.

And he could, too, despite McCoy shoving him back down. He's strong enough to throw a human his size across the room... on a normal day. He could probably do it today. Doesn't much feel like it at the moment. ]

Three year old Vulcans do not whine, Doctor, much the same as I am not whining now. I am merely attempting to state facts that you are willfully ignoring. I can still perform my duties at optimum efficiency.

[ But hopefully he doesn't have to make his case for much longer because he's starting to go a little hoarse. ]