Stuck
By Holly-Batali
Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I do not own Stargate Atlantis. Sucks, but it's true. If I did, I'd never have a.) killed Elizabeth b.) killed Carson c.) ever even THOUGHT the name Jennifer Keller or Kannan or d.) canceled the show. TPTB are jerks.
Stuck
John bit back a yawn, resiting the urge to check his watch again. Just a little bit longer...just a little...bit...longer...
He checked his watch.
Oh come on! It's only been twenty minutes?! He tapped the watch face. Is this thing broken?
Sighing, John slouched back in his chair, frowning explosively.
A Wraith attack, a Replicator invasion, a Genii coup, mess hall meatloaf, ANYTHING!
A message popped up on his laptop.
smarterthanyou: whoever decided this was a good idea, I give you permission to shoot them. Quickly.
John smirked. Taking a quick glance around the room to make sure nobody would notice, he responded, quietly and slowly tapping the keys.
crashedthebird: thanks so much, McKay. Nice to know I have your blessing to something/one.
smarterthanyou: you're welcome.
...
smarterthanyou: geez, does this guy really think I care about the difference between monocot and dicot?! If I wanted to know, I'd've taken botany in college.
crashedthebird: you're telling me. I think I'm turning into General O'Neill. "If it moves, shoot it. If not, hand it over to Carter and/or Jackson and be done with it."
Happy thoughts of sidearms danced through John's mind.
smarterthanyou: this is worse than talking with Katie. Geez, are all botanists this way?!
crashedthebird:...I could--
smarterthanyou: no, John, you can't shoot him.
John scowled. Damn it.
crashedthebird: come on, McKay. Tasers. Just this once.
smarterthanyou: are you kidding me?! Elizabeth would crucify both of us!!!
crashedthebird: 'both'? What, you think I won't heap it all on you? How naive, McKay.
smarterthanyou: Oh, very mature John. Why don't you just-- you are so--
crashedthebird: uh oh.
smarterthanyou:...what?
crashedthebird: she's giving us The Look.
smarterthanyou: who? ELIZABETH?! Oh snap!
crashedthebird: oh shiz. She's opening up the laptop--
smarterthanyou: quick, log off before she--
: Colonel Sheppard, Doctor McKay. I suggest you log off, SHUT UP, and pay attention (For once).
has logged off.
crashedthebird:...
smarterthanyou:...
crashedthebird has logged off.
smarterthanyou has logged off.
Sheppard closed his laptop and ran his hands over his face in a face-palm, groaning quickly.
Stuck in meeting HELL.
A/N: Well? Whadya think? I came up with this while I was in Biology today, while we really were discussing botony and monocot and dicot (of course, due to this story, I have no idea what monocot and dicot actually ARE.) Review, please! I hope this tides you guys over until Script Frenzy is over and I can get back to work! ;)
HB