A/N: This story was written this summer before the present Hodgins story arc. No disrespect intended...
The Annual Safety Protocol Review of Procedures was in progress. All staff were required to attend yearly training as a condition of their employment. OSHA had provided a presenter with an annoying monotone, which she used to read powerpoint slides to the assembled scientists.
The presenter spent 3 hours reading slides about evacuation in case of fire or flood. She explained what to do in case of tornado or earthquake. None of the information had changed since last year's presentation. The staff was getting restless, but still the presenter droned on.
Finally, she came to the section about what to do in case of explosions, and everyone sat up to listen. Thanks to Dr. Hodgins, explosions were commonplace at the lab, but there were several different protocols depending on the type of explosion. After the presenter finished that section she moved to the section about poisonous gases.
"Does anyone know what problems can result in the inhalation of poisonous gases?"
The staff all turned to look at Hodgins. "Dr. Hodgins?"
"Blacking out, upper respiratory illness or permanent lung damage, burns to the sinus cavity, and death. What?" He looked at everyone else. "I really do know that, but curiosity sometimes gets the best of me."
Brennan turned to look at Hodgins. "I think we would all be quite upset if you permanently injured yourself or died because you didn't follow correct protocol." Everyone nodded. "However, I'm upset with you now because your consistent disregard of protocol is the reason we have to sit through these ridiculous meetings." She turned to the presenter. "Please continue so we can complete this ridiculous meeting before lunch."
Hodgins approached Cam later. "Am I really the cause of those safety meetings?"
She nodded. "I think you're who they had in mind when they added the requirement, Dr. Hodgins."
"Cool…"