Originally posted by ChillinTheMost
Chronicling Mitchell:
908 –Babylon
Tangibles:
Six weeks airbourne training at Ft. Benning.
Intangibles:
Doesn’t like not being kept informed: In the opening, when Teal’c holds up his hand for everyone to stop walking, Mitchell wants to know what Teal’c saw/heard. He asks twice in a situation when he probably should have remained silent, but Teal’c has obviously had them halt a few times without cause and Mitchell feels that Teal’c is “testing” him.
Feels comfortable with Teal’c: While Daniel feels it might not be prudent to tell Teal’c that Mitchell thinks the intel might be too vague, Mitchell reveals that he already has. He’s unafraid to tell Teal’c what he thinks and also to joke about him within earshot [when he impersonates Teal’c, albeit with not enough bass]. Teal’c’s response? He rolls his eyes, which I interpret as “indulgent annoyance”.
Leadership: Orders the team to fall back to the gate for safety while he covers them. [I don’t know if this is leadership as much as that he’s not afraid to put himself in danger to protect his team.]
Sam calls him Mitchell when talking about him, and Cameron when talking to him.
Endures Pain: While the Sodan is tending his wound, there are no restraints on him. There is extreme pain but there is no indication that he tries to stop treatment.
Doesn’t lose sight of the objective: While learning to fight for his life, he still tries to reason with the Sodan and convince them of the dangers of following the Ori and also to help their Jaffa brothers.
He earns the respect of the Sodan: His trainer, Jolan, the Sodan leader, and other tribesmen learn to respect Mitchell due to his tenacity, humor and quiet way he tries to reason with them and the respect he shows for their culture.
Faith: Mitchell’s hallmark may be “Faith”, while Crichton’s hallmark was “Hope”.
Possible alliances created: Mitchell has a tentative alliance with Jolan and possibly with the entire tribe – if not an alliance, at least I feel they will listen to what he has to say. While he said it made no difference, Volnek believes that Mitchell is responsible for his freedom.
Quotes:
When told he must start Jomo Se Telek: ”Well, if that’s breakfast, I could eat.”
“The moment you accept your fate, that’s when you’re as good as dead. ‘Till then, all bets are off.”
“You cannot survive Kel Shak Lo."
“Well, no offense, but I’ve endured things I wasn’t supposed to before, and I’m still here.”
“Jolan, your people shouldn’t suffer for their faith.”
“Well done, Bones.” [tribute to Star Trek episode with similar plotline]
“Lucky is good.”
908 –Babylon
Tangibles:
Six weeks airbourne training at Ft. Benning.
Intangibles:
Doesn’t like not being kept informed: In the opening, when Teal’c holds up his hand for everyone to stop walking, Mitchell wants to know what Teal’c saw/heard. He asks twice in a situation when he probably should have remained silent, but Teal’c has obviously had them halt a few times without cause and Mitchell feels that Teal’c is “testing” him.
Feels comfortable with Teal’c: While Daniel feels it might not be prudent to tell Teal’c that Mitchell thinks the intel might be too vague, Mitchell reveals that he already has. He’s unafraid to tell Teal’c what he thinks and also to joke about him within earshot [when he impersonates Teal’c, albeit with not enough bass]. Teal’c’s response? He rolls his eyes, which I interpret as “indulgent annoyance”.
Leadership: Orders the team to fall back to the gate for safety while he covers them. [I don’t know if this is leadership as much as that he’s not afraid to put himself in danger to protect his team.]
Sam calls him Mitchell when talking about him, and Cameron when talking to him.
Endures Pain: While the Sodan is tending his wound, there are no restraints on him. There is extreme pain but there is no indication that he tries to stop treatment.
Doesn’t lose sight of the objective: While learning to fight for his life, he still tries to reason with the Sodan and convince them of the dangers of following the Ori and also to help their Jaffa brothers.
He earns the respect of the Sodan: His trainer, Jolan, the Sodan leader, and other tribesmen learn to respect Mitchell due to his tenacity, humor and quiet way he tries to reason with them and the respect he shows for their culture.
Faith: Mitchell’s hallmark may be “Faith”, while Crichton’s hallmark was “Hope”.
Possible alliances created: Mitchell has a tentative alliance with Jolan and possibly with the entire tribe – if not an alliance, at least I feel they will listen to what he has to say. While he said it made no difference, Volnek believes that Mitchell is responsible for his freedom.
Quotes:
When told he must start Jomo Se Telek: ”Well, if that’s breakfast, I could eat.”
“The moment you accept your fate, that’s when you’re as good as dead. ‘Till then, all bets are off.”
“You cannot survive Kel Shak Lo."
“Well, no offense, but I’ve endured things I wasn’t supposed to before, and I’m still here.”
“Jolan, your people shouldn’t suffer for their faith.”
“Well done, Bones.” [tribute to Star Trek episode with similar plotline]
“Lucky is good.”
But yes, I love the buddy, buddy relationships developing between him and Teal'c/Daniel.
Love the fact that he's drawing Daniel out of his books and onto the basketball court just for downtime fun and no other purpose. Really love the fact that he's able to comfortably 'rib' Teal'c and Teal'c seems to roll his eyes with that look just as siblings/good friends would do.
Very sad!
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