Cause and Effect
An aimless scribble
By Gumnut
11 Aug 2004
"It was your fault."
"Was not."
"Was too"
"Was not."
"Jack, denial in this case is entirely fruitless. I have it on video tape."
"Oh, really, well let's see it then."
"Not until you help me clean up this mess."
"What are you, my mother?"
"Some times I wonder."
"And what is that supposed to mean?"
"That I pity the poor woman who is."
"Now, that is just a low blow, Daniel. Would I say something like that to you?"
"In a heartbeat, sir."
"Oh, hi, Carter."
"Sir, how the hell did this happen? Look at him!"
"It wasn't my fault!"
"Was too."
"Was not."
"Was too."
"Was not!"
"Did you or did you not say your plan would work?"
"I-"
"Did you or did you not order me to hand it over?"
"But-"
"Did I or did I not warn you that this would happen?"
"Yes, b-"
"Jack, it is simple. You were the cause and this is the effect."
"Well, I had no choice!"
"Irrelevant. You made the decision, therefore it is your fault."
"You know, you can be a real pain in the-"
"Colonel!"
"Carter, it was just an accident, I swear."
"I'm sure it was, but regardless of whose fault it is, the mess still has to be cleaned up. Daniel can not go home looking like this."
"Why not? I think it suits him."
"Jack?"
"Yes, I think we'll keep him this way. Might improve his disposition."
"Jack."
"Definitely an improvement I think. Though we might have to change his uniform to match. How about a nice shade of purple?
"Jack!"
"Of course, then we'd have to change the colour of his bandanna too."
"Jack!!"
"Yes, Daniel?"
Pause.
"Er, Daniel? You were going to say something?"
"Okay. While I am sure you appreciate the fact that my present condition is directly a result of your decision – ah, let me finish – I do have to agree that what you did was in the name of a greater good, and saved not only me, but the team as well, for which I am very grateful."
"Why, thank you Daniel."
Pause.
"Well, aren't you going to help clean me up?"
"I was just thinking that I could grow used to this."
"Jack, there is no way on earth I am going to walk around with PINK HAIR! Now fix it!"
"You know with a little ribbon, a couple of flowers. Hey, I have an idea!"
"Jack! Jack? Jack, come back here. Please? Jack!"
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