Personality

Walter Harriman was dreaming.

Well, it was either that, or he'd died and reincarnated as a normal human being; someone who wasn't stuck behind a DHD all day.

For once, he was not looking at the Gate computer, was notlooking at gate symbols and receiving personal identification codes. No, Walter Harriman was looking at the screen of a plain Microsoft computer. He was in fact staring at his inbox, trying to take in the fact that he'd received a message from Vala Mal Doran.

Speaking of which, the chief hadn't seen much of the black haired woman lately. Of course, that could have something to do with the fact that her daughter had died and ascended. There was no way to know what the newest member of SG-1 was going through, but what Walter did know, was that she was in pain.

It wasn't the sort of pain inflicted by staff weapons or hot coffee; no, it went much deeper than that. It was the sort of pain Walter experienced when his father died – maybe even more painful than that, because parents weren't meant to outlive their children. Though, at this point, no one was sure if Adria could actually be referred to as dead. Or alive.

The chief shook his head. This was exactly why he preferred being on duty 24/7. His job didn't leave him with much time to think. And when Walter started thinking, there was no bringing the rollercoaster to a halt. He'd think and think and think – until gate symbols started turning up in his mind and he started dialling gate address at his cell phone. At which point, someone would get him a sleeping-pill and tell him to get some rest.

Answering pointless questions seemed like a good way to distract his overanalysing mind from pondering Vala's misery.

Focusing on his keyboard, the Chief was shocked to see there were Ancient symbols on his keys!

He blinked.

The symbols slowly molded into common characters. Shaking his head, Walter Harriman opened a new message and started typing.

What is your name?

I am Walter Harriman.

Where are you?

I am in my quarters.

What are you wearing?

I'm wearing my base uniform.

Eye Color

I'm not actually sure; it's always so dark in here. I think it's blue.

Hair color

Grey

Relatives

-

Is there someone with you?

No, Sir.

Type your name with your elbow

M7H-885

Type your name with your foot

M8G-277

Chocolate or vanilla?

Vanilla… I think.

Have you ever jumped out of a plane?

No

Movie

Phone Booth

TV-show

Friends

Song

The call – Regina Spektor

What do you do for a living?

I'm a staff member at Stargate operations. That involves making sure incoming travellers don't get smashed against the Iris. By accident, Sir.

What were you doing before you opened this?

I was… sitting in my usual spot behind the DHD, Sir. Or… whoever's reading this.

Coffee or tea?

Coffee

What did you have for breakfast?

I had three teams dialling in from worlds that were being targeted by the Ori. They were coming in hot – I didn't even have to warm them up. Wait, I believe that was sarcasm. Did I just –

Favorite color

Pink. You don't see a lot of it down here.

What are you listening to right now?

I am not listening to anything, Sir.

Winter or summer?

I honestly can't tell the difference, although I do believe the energy bill gets higher during winter.

Last thing you ate

A salmon sandwich

Do you smoke?

No, Sir!

Which country would you like to visit?

I'd like to travel to the surface one day.

Favorite place

The hollow oak tree in my grandmother's back yard... or what used to be her yard. It now belongs to someone else. I think.

What do you want to be when you are an adult?

I er… kind of actually wanted to become a science fiction writer. Sort of. Actually.

Do you like thunderstorms?

If I remember correctly, SG-1 once used lightening to dial back home. I think that means I like thunderstorms.

Biggest fear

To travel through the Gate myself. Yes. Oh yes.

Do you swear?

Er… no? I try not to.

Have you ever climbed a mountain?

I haven't.

Attracted to

What? No one, Sir!

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

I guess I would make sure I had proper replacement?

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

I think that was… General Landry. The General advised me to get some sleep and not show up at Stargate Operations for three days.

Can you sing?

I er… I don't know?

Can you dance?

I can't dance. No.

Hot chocolate or coffee?

Coffee?

Do you drink your coffee with whipped cream?

No, I don't. I'm not sure I'm allowed to, actually… I believe the cafeteria staff save their whipped cream for our most valuable scientists.

Favorite candy

I don't eat can- no, that's not true. I sometimes eat chewing gum. You never know if Siler might need some to fix the Gate.

Are you a health freak?

Well, the meals they serve at the cafeteria aren't unhealthy, obviously, but I wouldn't go as far as to say they're healthy either. I certainly don't mean to imply the SGC serves bad food. It's just that… some fresh vegetables would be nice. For a change. Or at the very least something you don't have to unwrap first.

First thing you notice in another person

Their identification code

Whose shoes would you like to stand in?

I, er… I wouldn't… well – you know, as in… General Landry's. Maybe.

Batman or Superman?

Superman

Money or happiness?

Happiness?

Do you believe in God?

I… yes. I think I do.

The stupidest thing you've ever done

I prefer not to talk about – well… spoiling coffee over your CO's uniform isn't that bad, is it? General Hammond told me it was all right. I guess it was. Though it really wasn't… well, I just… I prefer not to talk about it.

Would you like to get married?

Me?

Do you have a pet?

No, I don't have time for animals. Or anything resembling a hobby at all.

Biggest ambition

I would sort of like to… sit in General Landry's chair. It looks very comfortable.

Best friend

Siler… I think.

Last body part you injured

My tailbone. I sort of misjudged the height of my chair when I sat down three weeks ago.

Favorite book

The phone book? It's the only book I ever read.

Are you afraid of the dentist?

I never go to the dentist. I mean – no, I'm not.

Do you find these questions dumb?

No?

Have you showered recently?

I sort of… MPG-767.

Do you like to camp?

No, I don't.

Crush on

Chevron 3 encod- er… What was I saying? Oh, right, the question… No one, I think.

Who are you going to send this list to?

I am going to send this list to Dr. Jennifer Keller, because she travelled to Atlantis a few months ago, and I know for a fact that new personnel are always eager to hear from people back on Earth. Hi, Dr. Keller. I mean, hello. Or… Good day.

Anything to add?

No, Sir.