Mess Hall / Commissary

[max_omega]

<From Infirmary>

John walked into the mess hall in deep thought, What was in that note that could make her so upset. I mean I rarely see her that emotional, although she has been through a lot. What if, no couldn’t be that. That is just crazy.

He thought about what had happened to Rachael, I need to tell Natasha what happened. I think she might beable to talk with her better than I can. Especially with what is going on with her.

He than walked through the line looking for Rachael's favorite dessert. "Hey Chief, you wouldn't happen to have any pumpkin pie around there would you?"

Swanson look at the Major, "Yeah, give me a sec," he walk back and got a slice. "Here you go."

"Thanks," John went through the rest of the line and picked up a few more things. I will go take this to Rachael, than I will try and find Natasha and get her to talk with Rachael.

< to Infirmary>

[Vampyr]

<From Infirmary>

Grabbing two trays as he walked in, Devin meandered into the line. One of the cooks noticed him, the two trays and remarked, "Hey Almodeus, back for another eating contest?" Devin grinned, "Nah, not today, I've got a date to get back to.", The cook nodded appreciatevly, "So the rumours are true. You and am anthropologist? What'shername? Kaylee?"

"Kylie." Devin snapped, "Kylie Stevens. Now are you going to give me some food?" He offered up the two trays, the cook selected choice bits of chicken noodle soup, a few buscuits for the both of them and some pudding. "Thanks." Devin nodded, pulled the two trays up with ease and headed back to the infirmary.

<To Infirmary>

[max_omega]

<Quarters>

John walked into the mess hall, looking around to see if he knew anyone, he didn't rezognize anyone, so he just grabbed a plate and took a seat near the door. He sits down and begins to think about what had just happened, I can't believe Major Rhea would just up and go on an indefinate leave. He seemed fine during the mission. What could of happened after we got back.

He sits there for some time drinking his coffee and trying to figure out what could of happened to Major Rhea and his decision to leave the military. I wonder what Captain Bystronski, will think about all of this. I wonder who else they will assign to my team, all three Lts. elected to stay back at the Beta site. Or perhaps they will allow me to pick the new members. Ah who am I kidding, I not that cut out to be a team leader. He takes another drink of his coffee, But obviously some one here has confidence in me or else they would be putting me in charge.

He finishs his food after a while than gets up and leaves the mess hall.

<To...Armory>

[Oranos]

((Note: This is the first post as Robert. No need to go around trying to track down previous posts. Lance on the other hand is coming from the hangar bay.))

Robert rounded the corner, entering the mess hall. Grabbing a tray, he selected several items. Beginning his walk to one of the tables, he spotted a familiar face in Sergeant Craig Reynolds and changed direction. "Mind if I join you?"

"Not at all, sir," he replied briefly looking up.

Robert set his tray on the table, before taking a seat opposite the sergeant. "Still can't go anywhere without that bandanna, sir?"

Robert allowed a pained look to cross his visage for a moment before responding. "We've been over this before. You know, the football trademark... Besides, it looks cool."

Craig rolled his eyes. "And we wouldn't want you to not look cool." He glanced over his shoulder. "Wonder who the new arrival is. Do you recognize him?"

"He looks like that SG-6 lieutenant. I didn't know that they had returned; I thought they were still offworld." He watched as Lance selected a table.

((Figured I should bring in Robert sometime this century. What better way than with food and a random sergeant and Lance, my NPC? ))

[Oranos]

Robert finished off his food in short order. "If you'll excuse me, I plan on visiting the science lab. I have to catch up on the alien weaponry," he said, standing. He quickly left the mess hall, debating what he'd help with today.

<<To Science Lab>>

[JacksonMiracle]

[Captain Carol "CJ" Johannson-NPC]

<<From Infirmary>>

CJ made a quick stop by the mess hall on her way back to the science lab. She grabbed a turkey sandwich and a juice and headed to the lab to find out if Rayfield had discovered anything new on the weapons from the Alarius.

<<To Science Lab>>

[ShelBel]

<< from Infirmary >>

Gus stepped into the Mess and looked around. With a sigh he realized he had no idea what time of day it was.

Still, his belly was demanding food, so he grabbed a tray and went through the line, picking up whatever looked good. Apple... jello... a sandwich... he looked at the coffee longingly, but the knowledge that he was heading for his quarters for some sleep made him rethink that option. He settled for some herbal tea instead.

He found a quiet table and sat down to eat.

[Gen Blue]

By unspoken agreement, Cal entered the Mess a few steps in front of Blue. Part of the 'professional distance' that they needed to maintain.
Nick glanced around, checking for an empty table in a corner and spotted the doctor. Strolling over, he nudged the other man's shoulder, "Gus, what are you still doing here? I thought you were going to sleep."

[ShelBel]

Gus looked up at the General's nudge. "I can't sleep on an empty stomach," he smiled, then looked down at his now-empty tray. "And apparently I was wool-gathering. Time for me to hit the hay."

He got up, picking up his tray to put it away, and spotted Callista on the other side of the Mess. He paused, giving Nick a raised eyebrow. "Everything okay?"

[Gen Blue]

Nick couldn't stop the slow smile, "Everything is great." He pulled himself back to here and now, "Except for those pesky non-frat regulations."
He saw Cal looking around and gestured her over. "We need to talk about consequences, Gus. After you get some sleep."

[ShelBel]

Gus couldn't help the smile of relief. "Shall I schedule an appointment with your aide?" he grinned.

[Gen Blue]

Cal grinned back, "I'll make a note. 'See the doctor about the birds and the bees.' At your convenience, Dr. Aaronson."
Nick rolled his eyes at her and added, "It's not just our personal consequences, Gus. That's minor, relatively speaking. And, I've got some other subjects that I need to discuss."
By the end of that statement, Blue was back to being serious.

[ShelBel]

Gus nodded. "I'll stop by your office when I wake up and check with Callista; we'll go from there." He placed his tray on the nearby cart, turning to say goodbye but breaking into a huge yawn before he could.

Shaking his head, Gus smiled. "And that's my cue to go," he joked. "G'night."

<< to Quarters >>

[Gen Blue]

After the Doctor left, Nick pulled out a chair for Callista to be seated. "I'll be right back," he said.
Cal caught his sleeve, "You don't think I'm eating all of this, do you?" She started unloading the non-spicy, non-scratchy items from her tray, "Egg salad, chicken soup and cold chai. Dig in." The woman started eating her own chicken salad.
Nick sat facing the room, he wanted to gage people's reactions as they came in. Picking out the celery and onion, he started eating the egg salad. "It's not the same without the crunch."
Still unsure of their new relationship, Cal found herself suddenly shy about talking to Blue.
Nick bumbed her knee with his, "Hey, why the silent treatment?"
"Why you," she asked abruptly.
"Why me what?"
Cal put down her fork and locked her gaze to his, effectively shutting out the rest of the room. "Why do you have to play host to a ... to Janus?"
"I didn't think you were really OK with that," he said sadly. "It's good politics for one. If and when we make contact with the Tok'ra again."
"That's not the reason. I know you better."
Nick nibbled on his lip before coming clean, "He trusts me. I promised to keep him safe and I can't do that if he's in someone else. He's got my memories. You know the atrocities we saw in Bosnia."
Cal broke in, "And that was human to human, I know."
The man touched her hand, "He was just getting past the trauma of the Alarius, I know he's terrified of what might happen next. And ...," he hesitated, "I like having a child's eye view of the world again. I ... like him."
Cal shook her head, resigned, "I can't wait to see what kind of a dad you'll be."
Once again, her comment left him at a loss for words. He glanced around to see if they'd been overheard, "Pardon me?"
"You heard me," she grinned cheekily.
"You do know ..." Nick trailed off, hoping he wouldn't have to spell it out.
"Your age? Sure. I also suspect that even Janus' short stay has turned back your 'clock' a couple of decades. Physiologically, we're probably the same age. Early 30's."
The pros and cons of that age range flashed though Nick's mind. "Oh dear." I forsee a LOT of cold showers in my future.
"Yeah," Cal groaned and parroted the unsaid words, "Lots of cold showers."
Blue slid away from her, trying to forestall the inevitable.
The woman growled quietly, "Is a trip to Foreston 'off duty' for you?"
"Whether it is or not, it will be," he assured her, "As soon as possible."

[JacksonMiracle]

[Mary Irving-NPC]

<<From Infirmary>>

Mary was silent the entire elevator ride to the mess hall. She quickly helped herself to a large cup of coffee and chose a table that was somewhat secluded from the bulk of the people in the mess. She swallowed some coffee before beginning what she knew would only be the first part in a series of talks with Devin. "Two weeks before Earth was destroyed, I got transfered to Beta site. Apparently one of the nurses there had run into a little trouble off-world and they needed someone. Dr. Lam thought it would be appropriate to send me, the most jr. of all her nurses. I got sent here to Gaia just after it all happened. I won't apologize for not contacting you and letting you know that I was here. Kat was my best friend. It would have just been too painful seeing you, knowing how much you must have been hurting. I miss her terribely, but those first months were the hardest. I couldn't face you, to see your pain would have only hurt me more. I know it sounds selfish, but I just couldn't handle seeing you then without completly breaking down. Eventually, it just got too easy to avoid you." Mary sipped on her coffee and waited for Devin to respond before she dared to continue.

((Ok, I need to go to sleep now, but I'll be back....))