The next day Calan arrived at the SGC right on time. His driver was directed much farther up in to the entrance than he had expected. Well past the regular pickup/drop off point the driver had been told to use on Friday. As Calan exited the car, he was met by an SF 'Honor Guard' as is protocol for dignitaries.

He was introduced to the Security Officer. After thanking him and his men for 'rendering honors,' he quietly informed the Security Major that while he appreciated the gesture, he really didn't need any displays like this.

"Thank you Mister Ambassador. I'll ensure the word gets passed," replied the Major with a smile.

As Calan continued on in to the mountain, the Major turned and returned to his men that had made up the Honor Guard, hearing the senior Sergeant telling them: "We don't have the Ambassador's schedule yet, so everyone will have to stay on stand by for now."

Walking up, the Major stated loudly enough for the entire detail to hear, "As you were, Sergeant. It seems we us got a decent politician for once. The Ambassador thanked us for the Honor Guard and that he appreciates the gesture. Your performance was excellent. He then told me he doesn't need or want it. He just wants to be treated like everyone else."

He looked around at the faces of the SFs seeing their surprise at the announcement. "I know, I know. The way the Ambassador put it 'It's not like I'm the President or something.' And, that 'we have more important duties' than standing around waiting for him."

"Sergeant, release the men to their normal assignments."

"Yes, Sir!" the Sergeant replied with a salute and grin.

As the Major walked off, he decided to play it safe and talk to the Protocol Officer about the situation.

A week later, while eating breakfast, SG-1 came in and joined Calan at his table.

"Good morning, Mr. Ambassador," Jack stated quite happily.

Looking first at Jack and then Sam, "Did someone put something in the Colonel's coffee this morning?"

Almost snickering, "No, Sir," Sam replied.

Looking at them all again, then focusing on Jack, "Okay Colonel. You have that look in your eye... what are you up to now?"

"Moi?" Jack pointed at himself. "Why nothing. Nothing at all Mr. Ambassador."

Sighing and then hearing Daniel actually snickering. "Why do I think I'm not going to like what ever you aren't 'up to' then?"

"Oh, nothing like that. You haven't by chance noticed all of the SFs both SGC and NORAD smiling at you a lot in the last couple of days?" Jack asked.

"Well, a few, but I thought it was your policy of 'don't ask, don't tell.' Peoples personal lives are just that – personal. As long as no one is getting hurt. And, I wasn't going to ask." Calan said.

"The SFs are quite pleased with you Ambassador Calan." stated Teal'c

"And why would that be?" Calan questioned.

"Well, it seems that the Security Major up topside had a chat with the protocol officer after you arrived. You do remember telling the Major that you did not desire or require 'Honors' whenever you come and go?"

"Yes," but what has that got to do with it? Surely they didn't think I would want that 'dog and pony show' every day!"

"Yes, Sir. They did," stated Sam.

Calan's eyes opened wide. "Well, I guess they would be kind of happy then."

"Oh, that's not the half of it." Daniel said.

"What?"

"Mr Ambassador," Jack started.

"Quit being so damned formal Jack!"

"Oh no, not for this I can't." he said with a smirk.

"The NORAD Protocol Officer decided he'd better get more guidance on the matter. So, he consulted with the Air Force Protocol Office, which then consulted with the JCS Protocol Office, which then decided they just had to get clarification from State Department Protocol Office," he paused. "This all comes from your little statement 'It's not like I'm the President or something.'"

"What Jack?" Calan asked.

"Well since it seems that since you are senior person here that is entitled to Honors. And that you have stated that you don't need or want them, it would be considered an affront to you if anyone of a lesser 'class or station' should receive Honors except in exceptional circumstances."

"Which means what Jack?"

"All the Protocol people decided that it would be inappropriate for anyone other than another Ambassador, or anyone below Cabinet rank, like Secretary of Defense, to receive Honors. Which means a lot less work for the SFs," Jack said.

"Good, then I'm happy for telling the Major what I did," Calan stated simply.

"Oh no, Sir. The Colonel left out the best part," Sam stated with a smile.

"And that would be?" he asked.

"Senator Kinsey doesn't get the treatment any more either," said Daniel.

"Which is why the SFs are so happy," concluded Jack.