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Take 43: Thor the Yenta

Category for this take: Romance / Humor

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"This is great."

"I told ya!"

"I can't believe we didn't do this years ago."

"Yes, well, let's not dwell."

"Didn't that tape say there were no fish in your pond?"

"Close enough."

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"What was that?"

"I think that was an Asgard beam, Sir."

"Really? Good! Thor finally came through for me."

"Sir? How do you know it was Thor?"

"The Prometheus is on assignment retrieving SG-9, who is trapped with a broken DHD."

"What! I should have gone to fix it."

"No way. You're on downtime Colonel. It's only a two and a half day round trip for the Prometheus. The tech crew can take care of it."

"Ok, but Ba'al has beaming technology. Maybe he came with a cloaked cargo ship."

"And not take you? I don't think so. Besides, I know it was Thor."

"How do you know?"

"I called in a favor."

"I don't understand."

"Normally, he kidnaps me because of my genetics or you because of your brain. He never picks up Daniel because the Asgard don't need help with Ancient translations. They knew the Ancients after all. And Teal'c only gets called up as support muscle for the rest of us."

"So, you called in favor. You really shouldn't waste favors with the Asgard, Sir."

"I didn't. Thor thought my idea was a good one, so the favor didn't count. I don't think he's keeping score anyway."

"Your idea? So why did Thor pick them up?"

"With the System Lords gone, I told Thor that the Asgard needed a new protected planets treaty with the Free Jaffa Nation. Teal'c and Daniel can help."

"That is a good idea, Sir. However, it sounds like something that could take a while.

"Teal'c and Daniel are just providing introductions to some of the key players in the Jaffa council and some of the protected planets. Then they will be brought back."

"So let me get this straight. I'm not going to help SG-9 because I'm on downtime, but Teal'c and Daniel are beamed away on their downtime."

"The Prometheus is almost there, so it's too late to correct my 'impulsive' decision now. Also Teal'c and Daniel's mission is very important. They'll get an extension when they get back in a few days. Teal'c doesn't like the mosquitoes, and Daniel doesn't like the hay fever, so neither of them really wanted to come. I gave them a reprieve."

"In other words, I shouldn't have invited them."

"Don't you prefer the privacy, Sam?"

"Maybe. It does provide some possibilities, Jack. Like maybe instead of four beds tonight, we try just one."

"Isn't it great when Thor comes through for us?"

"Yes it is. Do you think Thor figured out what he was doing for us?"

"No. I hope not. He might think it's more efficient to clone us both. While the world might be a better place with another Carter, our way is more fun."