I've always thought it'd be amusing to see what would happen if Teal'c was introduced to video games, especially after seeing that scene in Stronghold with Mitchell playing Killzone. Enjoy!

Jaffa and Gaming

"Yo! I need some backup over here!"

There was a brief pause before the Jaffa responded.

"Colonel Mitchell, is this not meant as a source of entertainment for Tauri children?" The Jaffa stared blankly at the television screen in front of him, holding a controller awkwardly in his large hands.

"You're never too old for video games, Teal'c." Mitchell assured him, his eyes glued to the screen.

"I see."

Suddenly, the Colonel let out triumphant whoop, while operating his controller with evident enthusiasm. "Now that's what I'm talkin' 'bout!"

Teal'c slowly turned to the man beside him, and raised a quizzical eyebrow. Colonel Mitchell's fascination with this 'Halo' was truly baffling. The Tauri certainly did embrace some unusual pastimes.

Noticing that Teal'c's on-screen character was still immobile and staring at the ground, Mitchell spared a glance at the somber Jaffa. "Come on, Teal'c! It's fun!"

He simply stared at Mitchell for the next few seconds.

"Very well." He finally rumbled, looking to the jumble of coloured buttons at his lap. This was even more wearisome than accompanying O'Neill on one of his 'fishing trips', Teal'c decided. Though at least there were no mosquitoes.

"Oh, man! Did you see me take that one down? Yeah!"

This time the Jaffa couldn't help but release a weary sigh. This was going to be a long night indeed.