Of Jellyfish and Space Travelers
A Mistake in Perception
McKay wrinkled his nose. He poked at the hamburger, which Sheppard and slammed down in front of him. "When I said 'pick', I meant get something I might like."
"What, you don't like hamburgers?"
"Not when they have cheese and bacon on them!"
"Oh, COME ON. That's a classic!"
"Right, well, get me another." Sheppard glared. "No way! Get it yourself!"
"That is so unfair!"
"I see what this is about." muttered Sheppard, grinning evilly. "You're afraid to talk to that pretty blond girl making them on the grill!"
Rodney sputtered indignantly. It was true. "That is NOT true!"
"Of course it is. Go on up there, buddy!" replied Sheppard. Rodney gulped. He pushed his plate away and got up. He walked slowly over to the grill.
"Hey, can I get a plain hamburger?"
"Sure." the girl said. She went about making it. Hmm. Deep voice for a girl.
"So, what's your name?" asked Rodney.
"Jeff."
"Oh, my name…wait. Jeff?"
"Yeah." the guy/girl said.
"So you're not a girl?" whispered Rodney, blanching.
"Dammit, everyone thinks that! I'm a guy!" he snapped. He put the burger on a plate and shoved it into McKay's hands. "Have a nice day!"
"Thanks." said McKay. He slid back into his seat. Sheppard looked at him.
"So?"
"SO WHAT?"
Sheppard winced. "What happened?"
"Nothing. Nothing at all. She sent me back."
"Maybe I should go talk to her." Sheppard said excitedly. Rodney put down his burger and looked up at his friend.
"You know, Sheppard, that is a great idea!"