When Teyla and Ronon had re-entered the city the atmosphere was tenser than it had been back at the dialer, Dr. Weir was actually yelling at Dr. McKay. The guards on duty were new, probably just off the Daedalus, and they appeared on edge; even the Athosians, who had come to help with the seed, made a hasty exit to the jumper bay.

Teyla felt the tension and saw that Ronon had too; he was looking around nervously like a child after a parent had been culled, unsure of what to do. Although, by the guards looks they seemed to think that Ronon was going to do something for which they would be required to respond, Teyla decided for everyone's safety it was best to get Ronon out of the room, "Ronon, would you like to accompany me to the mainland and visit with my people?"

Ronon's eyes, full of surprise, shot to hers, "You want me … after the planet …" he shook his head and tried again, "you're sure?"

Teyla was most certainly sure, she need to repair the damage done on the planet and Ronon needed to feel welcomed, with a serene nod of her head and a smile she made sure he understood, "You will be most welcomed. It will be a short visit, only two nights, leaving as soon as I procure a pilot."

Ronon smiled at her, so brightly it reminded Teyla of how he had looked after drinking so much ale the night before – she couldn't help but smile back, "I'll meet you in the jumper bay, we will not leave without you."

-OO-

They had been ready to depart, only waiting for Ronon when John arrived, "You'll be back tomorrow?"

Teyla had smiled and said, "Tomorrow's morrow. Early. You are welcome to join us."

"Love to, but can't." and then as Ronon strode past them with a container and sat down, "You're going too? What's in the box?"

"Food."

"That's a lot of food."

Ronon just looked at John, Teyla smiled and John got lost in it for a second before continuing, "You going to share?"

Ronon grunted but then with everyone staring at him he began to explain, "Ned packed it – enough for me and Teyla plus he said some extra stuff for the others and a … something for Jinto and the kids."

Teyla sighed and with a dreamy look said, "Chocolate."

"Yeah, that."

John made to look in the box, but Ronon yanked it away from him, "Ya know, the Athosians have food…"

"Not the chocol stuff!"

"Chocolate" everyone in the jumper corrected.

Ronon mumbled, "chocolate" and held the box tighter.

John gave up looking in the box and patted him on the shoulder, "You'll be the most popular guy there." Then backing out of the jumper he waved and gave one final directive, "Have fun, don't kill anybody."

Ronon and Teyla froze, how did John know? But he was walking away casually like it was no big deal … their pilot must have seen everyone's shock as he closed the hatch, "It's just an expression, means have fun but be safe or don't get into trouble. He didn't mean you all would actually kill someone."

"Oh," Teyla breathed and Ronon seemed to force himself into a casual slouch before grunting an acknowledgement. The remaining Athosians just looked at each other, who would be so cruel as to make an expression about killing someone? They were glad to be heading back to the mainland.