[McCoy glanced at her at the gasp, momentarily faltered but damnit, he was professional. Or at least trying to be until Jim gave him a reason to kick her ass.]

Maybe I have a bit more respect for it after having to deal with this barbaric nonsense. [He said, lowering his hand slightly.] What I mean is I don't make such simple mistakes, especially not when I only get one go at you a decade the way you skip appointments. [He moved his hand away.] I think you managed to bruise 'em.