[ They probably already had the beginnings of a small audience forming in the interior of sickbay. With the way Bones' voice carried, it wouldn't be a forgone conclusion. Not that the doctor was eager to turn his head around to check.

That would only make things worse. ]

I think I'd rather die. [ And he didn't feel any different in this instance either. Though he can't imagine Jim would allow that. He tried to ignore the man's egoistic comments as much as he could but there was no denying that the thought made him nervous. His weight shuffled from one foot to the other, looking a bit anxious for a moment before he finally squared up and answered sarcastically, ]

I'm actually kind of surprised that this barrier could even fit around that big head of yours. You alright? Is it gettin' too tight for you?