["Indicate", in this case, did not mean to physically engage with the plant life. Spock tenses when the creature moves, ready to step in and defend the captain. It's not necessary, fortunately, as the life form flees instead of confronting the intruder.]
Captain. [He actually clasps a pale hand on Kirk's shoulder to prevent him from giving anymore demonstrations.] How did the creature react when you began pursuing it?
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Captain. [He actually clasps a pale hand on Kirk's shoulder to prevent him from giving anymore demonstrations.] How did the creature react when you began pursuing it?