What does Teal's think about this little … umm mission?

Teal'c

Once I retrieved MajorCarter, we were joined by more of the Hi'ed people. They asked MajorCarter to join in their ceremonial circle, but it was clear she did not want to participate. I wanted to intervene, but Geb-ren, the tribal leader, had told me of this custom.

From what I understood it was a thanksgiving celebration, not only for making the rains come down upon our arrival (I told him repeatedly we did not do this) and coming through the Chaapa'ai, but for extending our hand in friendship. They intern offered this fest in our honor.

O'Neill did not want to partake in the feast, but Geb-ren was insistent that we stay and at least learn about each other. DanielJackson helped convince O'Neill of this I'm sure. The dancing soon began at sunset.

I was not offered a place to sit among the dancers; I was aware of their distrust since I am a Jaffa, and not human like the rest, so I joined Geb-ren and others in a discussion of the celebration.

That is when I learned there was another reason for the dance. It was a time of court- shipping among the Hi'ed, and the dance and drinks were meant to attract their desired mates. This was very unsettling, but they said that it was for those only seeking mates, those who did not wish to have their intentions of matting known, did not drink, and did not dance the dance of fealty. I must ask DanielJackson what this means.

Upon my arrival back to the Hi'ed and Geb-ren, both DanielJackson and O'Neill were dancing and drinking. I had seen them give in to those who offered the substance, and had ventured to learn the steps of the dance. I was not aware they had been so entreated; otherwise I would have gotten MajorCarter sooner.

Now, MajorCarter looks worried, she has told O'Neill they must leave, but he has not headed in her discussion, which I am sure is very wise. I step forward to assist MajorCarter walk O'Neill and DanielJackson out of the circle when she herself is taken to another part of the party. I search for her as I grab DanielJackson, making sure he does not trip as I try to guide them away.

MajorCarter is offered a cup, which the ladies surrounding her are insisting she drink. Smiling weakly, she takes the cup and looks as if she smells the contents. Once more I want to rush over and stop her, but O'Neill distracts me.

"She is lovely isn't she?"

"To whom are you referring, O'Neill?" I ask, not wanting to loose sight of MajorCarter. She had put the cup to her lips and takes a sip.

"To Carter, of course!" He mummers something else, but I do not hear, for MajorCarter is now being escorted toward the rest of us.

"Geez they are pushy," MajorCarter says. "The ladies say we should leave before the 'glean'. Whatever that is. Lets just get going, the Colonel and Daniel are not looking so hot."

"But you are!" Daniel says as he squints at her. I clap my hand over his mouth before anymore can come out.

"Indeed," I reply as O'Neill starts to laugh uncontrollably. Indeed we must get them back, DoctorFraiser may have some ideas on what to do for them.

fealty – trueness, truth