Title: Personality

Author: Jammeke

AN: Thank you so much for your wonderful reviews! Many of you noted I spelled Batman wrong; thank you for correcting me. Please let me know ff you pick up on any more mistakes, so that I can re-post the corrected version.

Personality

When Dr. Heightmeyer invited Teyla into her office, she had a wide smile plastered upon her face. Teyla nodded politely to the blond woman, and stepped inside the Doctor's office. The Athosian often wondered whether psychologist were supposed to smile all the time. Teyla had once questioned the genuineness of Dr. Heightmeyerand her sweet smiles. However, that was before the Athosian started working with the blonde to better understand her nightmares about the Wraith. Teyla had found great comfort in consulting Kate Heightmeyer. She had often found herself wandering into the Doctor's office to pay her an unscheduled visit. During those sessions with the psychologists, Teyla had sensed but a truly sincere woman. She had never again questioned Dr. Heightmeyer's sincerity, though she had resolved in never again suspecting one's display of kindness so readily.

Kate was staring at her, obviously waiting for Teyla to start talking. The Athosian bowed her head slightly. "I have not come to you to talk about my feelings. Instead, I find myself wanting to ask you a favor."

Kate didn't try to cover her surprise. "Of course, what is it?"

"I would like to, as Colonel Sheppard phrases it, check my mail," Teyla said carefully, afraid she had used the wrong phrase. She raised her head a little higher. "Colonel Sheppard declared that from this moment on, we are to receive our mission schedules by means of… mail."

Kate nodded in understanding. She rolled her chair back and grabbed her laptop from her desk. As she handed the device over to Teyla, she said, "For the moment, you can use my laptop. But if you are to receive your schedule by mail from now on, I strongly suggest you get your own laptop."

Teyla chose not to respond to that suggestion, instead focusing on opening the laptop. Even though she'd become used to using a laptop, she was still amazed at the brightness of the screen. The device fascinated her. However, she did not want to own such a machine herself. The piece of technology unnerved her.

Kate showed her how she could open her 'mailbox', and Teyla was flattered to see two mails waiting for her. Beside the mail from Colonel Sheppard, she noticed Elizabeth had sent her a message as well. With some difficulty, she managed to click onto the message.

Teyla patiently allowed for Kate to explain to her how she could send a mail. Moments later, she was capable of opening a new message and pasting text into it. The Athosian didn't quite grasp why Earthlings prefered sending mails over talking when it came to getting to know each other better. However, she also knew the humans from Earth were a private people, and she suspected writing their personal information down made them feel more comfortable.

Staring at the first question, Teyla decided to stop questioning the meaning behind the mail and made to type her name.

What is your name?

Teyla Emmagan

Where are you?

I am in Dr. Heightmeyer's office

What are you wearing?

I am wearing my Atlantis uniform.

Eye color

Brown

Hair color

Brown

Relatives

They have all been taken by the Wraith.

Is there someone with you?

Yes, Dr. Heightmeyer is here with me.

Type your name with your elbow

Teyla Emmagan

Type your name with your foot

Teyla Emmagan

Chocolate or vanilla?

I have not yet tasted vanilla. I can not give you an honest answer.

Have you ever jumped off a plane?

Is a plane not a flying machine? Why would one choose to jump off it?

Movie

According to Colonel Sheppard, I should have seen 'Back to the Future' a long time ago. I do not find the title that appealing.

TV-show

I do not believe I would ever watch a box for entertainment.

Song

There are many songs that bring tears to my eyes, but I have always found 'Circle of Hope' to be the most beautiful.

What were you doing before you opened this?

Dr. Heightmeyer was teaching me how to open my 'mailbox'.

Coffee or tea?

I have a preference for herbal tea.

What did you have for breakfast?

I drank a cup of Athosian tea this morning.

Favorite color

I find the color of the ocean to be very beautiful

What are you listening to right now?

I am listening to the sound of my fingers coming in contact with the keys.

Winter or summer?

Summer

Last thing you ate?

A piece of bread.

Do you smoke?

I do not believe so.

What country would you like to visit?

I do not know the names of the countries on Earth, but Dr. McKay speaks very highly of Kanadra.

Favorite place

The woods of Athos.

What do you want to be when you are grown up?

I believe that I am still myself.

Do you like thunderstorms?

No, I do not.

Biggest fear

That I will not be able to protect my people.

Do you swear?

I would never dishonor the names of the Ancestors.

Have you ever climbed a mountain?

I have not.

Attracted to

I do not believe I choose to answer this.

What would you do if you only had one day left?

I would ask my people to prepare the Ring Ceremony, and I would say goodbye to my loved ones.

Who's the last person you talked to and what did you say?

I last talked to Dr. Heightmeyer, and I asked her how I could 'delete' a sentence.

Can you sing?

Yes

Can you dance?

Yes

Hot chocolate or coffee?

I have not ever tasted hot chocolate, but I do not enjoy the taste of coffee.

Do you drink your coffee with whipped cream?

I do not drink coffee.

Favorite candy

I find the yellow jell-O to be quite tasteful.

Are you a health freak?

I have always taken good care of myself. Does this make me a healthy freak?

First thing you notice in another person

Their serenity.

Whose shoes would you like to stand in?

Should I want to stand in the shoes of another? I am quite comfortable in my own shoes.

Batman or Superman?

I do not know.

Money or happiness?

I would choose happiness over money.

Do you believe in God?

I do not understand which God this question is referring to, but I do believe in the Ancestors.

The stupidest thing you've ever done

I believe that one should always try learn from their mistakes. I have been 'stupid' to make one mistake two times in the past.

Would you like to get married?

I would like to encounter a man I would want to get married to.

Do you have a pet?

I find the idea of owning a living being to be disturbing.

Biggest ambition

I hope to contribute to a peaceful galaxy for my friends and loved ones.

Best friend

I have many good friends.

Last body part you injured

I hurt my head when Ellia attacked me.

Favorite book

I have not yet read a book.

Are you afraid of the dentist?

Should I be?

Do you find these questions dumb?

I do not always understand them, but I will not condemn things I do not understand.

Have you showered recently?

I shower every morning.

Do you like to camp?

I have camped for the better part of my life and I have never hated it.

Crush on

I do not understand.

Who are you going to send this list to?

I am going to send this list to Ronon Dex. Ronon, it would appear answering this mail is a way of getting to know your friends better. I consider you a friend and therefore, I am sending you this e-mail. Do not feel forced to share in this tradition.

Anything to add?

I do not believe so.