"I'm afraid I still don't understand. I wish I did. But if that is what you do, that is what you are, it seems... patronizing. My apologies if that seems too harsh a term."

Kitt understands his feelings of protectiveness towards her, but surely she knew her capabilities and limits better than the Doctor?

"That I do understand, of course. But I believe you are the best judge of your abilities, Cridhe."