Chapter 7: The Stealthy Rhisocandria
They all ran over to Teal'c. Jack clapped him on the shoulder.
-Where ya been T? We were looking for ya.
-O'Neill, are you not aware that within this cage resides a deadly predator that may escape and eat our hearts out before we are even aware of it? We are in great danger. I knew I should have brought my zat with me.
-Whoa there Teal'c, it's just a koala. They like, don't hurt anyone.
-On the contrary, O'Neill, this is a stealthy rhisocandria. They are known on my world for killing entire households in their sleep.
-Well, on this world they're known for killing eucalyptus plants and sleeping.
Teal'c raised an eyebrow.
-Are you quite sure, O'Neill? Perhaps they have simply been lying in wait for a surprise attack.
-I highly doubt it, Teal'c. These things are the sweetest creatures on earth. See, I'll show ya.
He started to put his hand in the cage to pet them. Teal'c caught his hand before he had the chance.
-If you value your life, O'Neill, you will listen to me and leave this area at once.
-Ok, Teal'c, we don't have to look at the koalas if you don't want to.
-That would be most wise.
Jack laughed and led them all away from the koalas. Teal'c kept looking back over his shoulder fearfully. Jack patted him on the shoulder.
-It's ok, Teal'c. Hey, maybe the hippos will cheer you up. They always cheer me up.
Katie ran up beside him.
-Did I hear hippos, as in dying hippos, as in The Monkees?
Jack raised an eye in warning.
-You better stop dissing on my Monkees girl.
-Or what?
-Or I'll lock you in a closet and make you listen to The Monkees greatest hits until you
turn purple.
Her eyes widened in horror.
-So...uh...let's go see them hippos.