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Rodney sneezed loudly as Elizabeth walked past. He gave her an apologetic and watery smile until she was out of sight. When she was safely gone, he dived into his pockets to retrieve a tissue. He demanded of his companion,
"Why does she wear that perfume?"
Teyla gave him that knowing smile, which he knew well enough to feel somewhat apprehensive at its appearance. The Athosian explained patiently,
"She wishes to gain your attention."
Rodney stared at her. He snorted,
"And how would you know? You're not from Earth."
"And you're not a woman," Teyla countered.
In her office, Elizabeth Weir was fighting off a sneezing attack. Luckily, Colonel Sheppard was on hand to assist by offering a box of tissues he had swiped from the labs at some point. The expedition leader smothered her remaining sneezes into the tissues before demanding,
"Why does Rodney wear that cologne?"
"He's out to impress," John replied, smirking.
"Out to impress who? I thought he and Katie didn't work out."
The Colonel stared at her like it was obvious. He allowed himself a chuckle at her expense. John lowered his voice,
"He's trying to get your attention."
"Really? Well that's..."
"Surprising? Freaky?" John supplied helpfully.
Elizabeth shook her head, smiling to herself. She admitted quietly,
"I was thinking cute."
At that moment, Rodney came to the door with Teyla poking him along. John and Teyla shared a look and quickly left the area.
"Er, hi," Rodney managed, then shot a nasal explosion in her direction.
Elizabeth also sneezed. She wiped her eyes and suggested in amusement,
"Why don't we clean this stuff off and meet up in the mess in an hour?"
"On a date?" Rodney asked, disbelievingly.
She nodded. Rodney tore out of the room instantly, swatting at his face and neck with the very last tissues he possessed.
