[...Intimidated...? Derek's not sure how to respond to that one. For him, it's more of a mostly good natured acknowledgment that she'd make his life hell and wear herself out in the process if he decided to be a pain in the ass about it all.

So it might be more of a round about way of showing the Doc some sort of (grudging) respect for her decisions. Maybe. Even if he'll give her a hard time about it anyway when they talk.)

This of course, he keeps to himself. But for once, Spock is not the one in a conversation raising an eyebrow...]

Yeah, I guess I am, a little. What's your idea? And...Spock?

[Here he pauses for a minute, then just decides to be honest.]

I'm alright with wheeling myself. You don't have to...and it'll keep my arms strong, anyway.

[And maybe save the hunter a little dignity in the process.]