[ Well, yes. He'd be a little meaner if Spock wasn't being reasonable. He knows how to handle stubbornness, don't put him to the test. ]

No, it will not. So it will depend on how the healing process is progressing. I'll check on you regularly so I can tell you when you can resume some of your duties, at least what you can do from here.

[ He was already ahead of Spock in that; being surrounded by workaholics (and being one himself), he knows it's a futile endeavor to try and keep Spock stuck to bed for days on end. If he improves, Leonard will allow him some leeway.

He frowns at the question. ]

It's entirely possible. You do know our immune systems aren't as quick to react and recover as yours is. On the other hand, if it's an alien pathogen, it might actually have no effect whatsoever on us. I won't know more until I've run some tests— after I've taken a long shower and administered a dose of preemptive medication on myself, just in case.

[ He'll also run some tests on himself too, one can't be too careful. ]