"You're still going easy on me?" Jim asks, an incredulous note in his voice, and he does glance at Sulu this time just to get the point across. He was a tough guy, he didn't need this little ninja to be taking it easy on him so his pride wasn't wounded.

Honestly, Jim sincerely hoped this wasn't a running theme. Were other members of his crew taking it easy on him, too? His brow furrows just slightly at the thought.