This is another bit of drabble that comes from the same place as Feeling Blue. Like that one, it comes from a little bit of conversation I'm planning to for Jack and Jonas to have in a future fic.

Season 6.

Snow

Now trees. Trees are okay when they grow around his cabin, but trees on the other side of the gate 9 times out of 10? What happened to good old sand?

"It's not just trees, sir. It's trees and snow."

"Thank you, Carter, but since the snow doesn't cover the trees it doesn't make me feel better."

She had promised to be quick, but, like trees on the other side of the gate, she had found something shiny just as his tail was beginning to freeze.

"A couple more hours, sir."

Jesus, it's cold. Boring and cold. Jack stamps his feet and rubs his hands together. Not cold enough for some obviously.

Teal'c stands a short distance away, the hood of his jacket down. Looking as impervious to the cold snow as he did in the baking sun.

That's strike two. Now where's my weather geek?

Old bits of rock with broken sections of squiggly writing on. Geek magnet. He sighs, he might as well get this bit over and done with.

Walking up to the fallen wall he frowns slightly. That's different. He clears his throat.

"The ears are a bit short."

Jonas looks up, and then slightly embarassed. This would be a perfect time to tease him. If it wasn't so damn cold.

"Sorry, colonel?"

Jack inspects sculpture closely. Wow, it was good. Still…

"Cats' ears are larger and pointed."

"Actually, it's a dren. They're similar to cats, but with a slightly different facial structure, and scales from the crest of the head down it's back to a reptilian-"

"More of a dog person myself."

"Yeah, Major Carter mentioned you used to have one, and you bought Cassandra one."

"Speaking of Carter, since you seem to be done here, why don't you give her a hand?"

"I offered, but she thought maybe I wasn't in the right mindset."

"Geek? Nerd?"

"Not really in a science mood today." That's definitely different. Jack watches as Jonas distractedly scoops up another handful of snow. "Feel a bit like I want to do something… I don't know… diplomatic maybe. Some talking."

Oh, great. Might be a good time to go stand by Teal'c.

"Well, kinda picked the wrong day for it."

"Yeah, looks like the planet hasn't been inhabited for several hundred years. Stones talk about an attack from the sky, and possibly disease. When we get back to base I'll be able to cross-reference it against some notes on a mission SG-1 took a couple of years ago. It looks as if there might be some similarities."

"Good, I look forward to reading your report." Good tone. Very definitely end of conversation. Although, maybe not so natural.

He sees Jonas glance at him with a slightly disbelieving expression, before returning to scooping another handful of snow to add to his snow lump pile.

Jack surveys the surrounding area, aiming to find the right moment to nonchalantly walk away.

Probably… about now.

"Colonel, can I ask you a question?"

Jack stops mid-step in his stroll towards Teal'c. Damn.

"Yes, Jonas?"

"Do they have snowball fights on Chulak?"