retired open post // will still tag in if threads are ongoing!

[exastris_scientia]

1. pick a character and tag them in the subject line.
2. post pictures, starters, whatevs
3. profit!

Comments

[skippedthatcourse]

What were they like?

[It's as neutral of an offer as he can make. If Sheppard wants to talk to him he's signaling that he's ready and willing for the baggage. If not, he can give him two adjectives and be done with it.]

Not climbers, I take it.

[puddlejumped]

Bunch of dumbasses and trouble-makers.

[ He says it with a chuckle. ]

Mitch might have tried, but Dex---he flew, sure, but I've never known a guy so terrified of heights that would still climb into a helicopter bitching the whole way.

[skippedthatcourse]

[Evan snorts, amused, taking another swing from his bottle.]

What, like BA Baracus? What'd you do, tie him to his chair?

[puddlejumped]

Could be. Threatened to creatively zip tie him, but lucky for us he was the kind of guy that would bury it when it came down to the mission.

All the way up to the end.

[skippedthatcourse]

They sound great.

[They do. Evan can read between the lines, hear it in the unspoken, can feel the extent of everything that "all the way up to the end" entails.

And besides, everyone who's got the Colonel's respect is in his good books anyway.]

[puddlejumped]

They weren't too bad. They'd give me so much shit about that alien gene thing if they were around and had clearance to know it. Tell me that's how I managed to be so good up there.

I cheated.

[skippedthatcourse]

Huh.

[Evan's eyebrows go up and he tilts his head, mulling it over for a moment.]

The gene, huh? Never crossed my mind. [A beat and just the hint of a shit-eating grin underneath the impassive mask.] Always thought it's the looks.

[puddlejumped]

[ That earns a hearty chuckle from John, and it warms him out from deep in his chest. He sees that hint of a grin and it's good to see. He nods. Ok. All right, sure. ]

Looks are pretty good in a dogfight. I mean I thought about asking the next Queen on a date, but I don't think she'd go for vegetarian.

[ He wouldn't, but there's always room for a disparaging joke or two at your own expense with a friend. ]

I know it's no painting, but I think I have a shot.

[skippedthatcourse]

Mmh. [Lorne nods thoughtfully.] You need a wingman to ward off the Drones, gimme a call.

[Another swing from the bottle and he doesn't bother to hide the grin anymore.]

[puddlejumped]

[ That next comment has him stopping, nearly spitting out his drink as he laughs. He brings his arm up to wipe at his face. He coughs, laughing harder. ]

I'll take that under consideration.

[skippedthatcourse]

Always happy to have your six, sir.

[He joins in with a chuckle and amicably pats his back to help him out.]

[puddlejumped]

I appreciate it, Major. I'll remember you offered.