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Chapter 4 – The Best Laid Plans...

"I said 'no' Jay!"

"But... come on Chloe! They might turn us into superheroes, like SG-1 with those armbands..."

"SG-1 caused a nasty bar fight and later nearly got themselves killed by going off-world against orders," Chloe reminded.

"True, but who ever said superheroes were perfect?"

"Jay, we have no idea what the bracelets do, if anything. They're Goa'uld, so it's probably something bad."

"If we don't try, we'll never know."

"If we do try, we could die, Jay! Or other people could get hurt. At best you'll lose your job for breaking protocol."

"Not if I discover something awesome enough. Sometimes, one must make sacrifices for the sake of scientific progress."

"Jay!"

Fortunately the lab door opened before the situation could degenerate further. "Am I interrupting something?"

"Oh, hi, everything's fine. What brings you here Jennifer?"

"That's Lieutenant Hailey to you, Doctor Felger. Hello Chloe."

"Jen, it's good to see you. I heard about your new assignment. Congratulations!"

"Thanks Chloe. I'm actually here for the bracelets. The prisoner changed her mind and wants to tell us what they are."

"What new assignment?" Jay asked as Chloe packed the bracelets back in their padded case.

"You're now looking at the new science officer of SG-1."

Doctor Felger looked shocked, and then jealous. "What? Did you say...? How, I mean, I've always wanted..." Finally he accepted the situation. "Fine, you're on SG-1. Well done. So... can I have your autograph?"

"No." Jen stalked out of the room holding the packed case. Jay was almost certain he felt a chill in the air.

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"Well? What are they? We don't have all say."

"All in good time, Colonel Mitchell," Vala replied lazily as she picked up a bracelet. "They're ceremonial bracelets - perfectly harmless. I thought they would make a good gift for my Daniel. See, I put one on like this, and nothing happens. Completely safe."

Cam still felt skeptical. "Right, sure they are."

"Don't believe me? Fine, I'll show you." Vala grabbed the second bracelet and lashed out to snap it around Cam's wrist. There was a blur, a scuffle, and a shout as various bodies toppled to the ground. The guards prepared to fire if necessary.

"Lieutenant?"

"Sir?"

"Do you mind?"

"I don't understand, Sir."

Cam let out a muffled sigh of annoyance. "You're on top of me. Please get off."

"As soon as Vala removes herself from me, Sir."

"Right. Never mind. Just hurry her up. Someone's elbow is in my gut."

Vala squealed and quickly removed herself from the pile. "You pinched me!" she complained to the lieutenant who was also standing.

"Yes, I did," Jen replied defiantly.

"What just happened?" Cam asked as he stood and straightened his uniform.

"I acted to protect you, Sir," the lieutenant answered simply. "She was about to stick that bracelet on you, and I feared it might be harmful."

"So you jumped in the way. Thanks, I think."

"Not meaning to interrupt, but has anyone seen where my other bracelet went to? Those are extremely valuable."

Jen raised her hand, displaying the golden item wrapped round her wrist. "In the scuffle you found the wrong person."

"Oops." Vala said unapologetically. "This is a curious turn of events."

Cam glared at the prisoner. "What. Does. It. Do?"

"Let's just say that the lieutenant and I are going to become the best of friends."