Kavanagh stood and pulled D'aray up with him. The wraith looked apprehensive about all the humans who were suddenly filling the jumpers hatch and Dr. Kavanagh brushed his mind against the wraith's and then let the back of his hand run across his partners hand reassuringly before striding forward. He was too relieved that rescue was finally here to be indignant his capture (And marriage) had happened in the first place.
The faces of Major Sheppard and company were not as unwelcoming as they might have been. The Major even smiled his friend winning smile at D'aray, who took that as an okay and stood near his mates shoulder with less of a condemned air about him and more of an arrogant, 'I'm a wraith, you're a human,' attitude. Introductions were made and then they went into the cabin to talk in more comfort as all the facts were laid out.
"I don't like this," Ronon, the large, dark skinned ex runner stated. He and D'aray had very carefully avoided each other, remaining either on opposite corners of the room or keeping another person between them. Kavanagh felt tense and twitchy because of this, he'd forgotten about Ronon Dex, the official wraith killing machine. D'aray apparently knew something about the newest team member as well since his eyes had nearly bugged out of his head when the large man had strode out behind the original team.
Kavanagh was sitting on the floor beside the bed, Sheppard and Rodney were leaning against the wall to his left near the head of the bed and Teyla was sitting next to Ronon across from the bed. D'aray had hesitated near the door, then the window. But he finally came and sat on the bed behind his mate and leaned upon the man's shoulders possessively, giving the glaring Ronon a haughty sniff before feigning indifference.
"I'm not too pleased either Ronon," Major Sheppard began, "But we agreed. Weir knows how you feel about wraith and normally Dr. Kavanagh," he switched his focus to the man and wraith, "You wouldn't have a chance in hell of bringing him back with you, but we're allowing this due to the extenuating circumstances." Ronon looked a tad sulky and folded his arms. Kavanagh was certain the barbarian was contemplating murder and frowned at him once, then turned his attention to the Major. "I thank you for standing up for me Major, I," he hesitated and D'aray nudged him with his mind, "I thank you sir," the wraith smiled a small smile and squeezed his mate's shoulder.
Major Sheppard and his entire team looked surprised, but then Rodney grinned and said, "Maybe that wraith is a good idea after all John, Kavanagh got some manners!" It was only because he wanted to keep D'aray that Kavanagh bit back an angry retort, instead smiling thinly at his fellow scientist and saying, "Thank you McKay." with just a hint of an edge in his voice.
Teyla quickly cut in and said, "I want you and D'aray to understand something though Doctor," everyone turned their full attention to the Athosian woman, "My people have fought the wraith for generations. By accepting the new Atlantians decision to allow you to bring your mate back with you, we are placing our trust in you. It means you are honor bound to keep that trust and if anything bad should happen because of this wraith, you will be held more responsible than Atlantis."
Kavanagh nodded once and said, "I understand Teyla, I fully accept that responsibility and you have my word that if my actions bring trouble, I'll answer for it." he felt D'aray scan his mind for a better understanding and the mans focus turned inward for a moment as he tried to clarify. The others noticed and Teyla raised her eyebrows and leaned forward, "Doctor, are you communicating with your mate through telepathy?" Kavanagh was startled and blinked, he hadn't thought about that aspect and the effect it might have on the others. "Well, yes. It happened when he and I were," he paused to find the right word, "Bonded. I can only communicate with D'aray though and he with me. The wraith destroyed the rest of his connections." Only Sheppard knew of the near betrayal and he would keep silent for now.
Teyla relaxed and nodded, but Ronon scowled harder and folded his arms. Major Sheppard noted how tense the barbaric man was getting and smacked his hands together and said enthusiastically, "Shall we get going then?" Kavanagh nodded thankfully and stood, D'aray beside him. "Yes, lets,"
Sheppard nodded and looked around critically, "Anything you need to take with you?" Kavanagh shook his head, he and D'aray had already discussed this and agreed to leave it all behind. Nothing was precious to them and might in fact help someone in the future who found the cabin. "Alright then, everyone aboard," the Major said, heading for the jumper.