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John Sheppard (ltcol_sheppard) wrote in lostcity,
@ 2008-02-26 11:57:00

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carson beckett, elizabeth weir, evan lorne, john sheppard, schorin, teyla emmagan

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Who: Schorin, Sheppard, Lorne, and OPEN
What: Prisoner interrogation
Where: One of Atlantis' special VIP accomodations.
When: Back dated to December 3rd 2007, 0930 Atlantis Standard Time
Rating: TBA
Status: Incomplete

John Sheppard stifled a yawn as he walked down the corridor. After the day he had yesterday, fighting off the Bola Kai and trying to play nice with a Wraith on top of it, he really could have used a little more rack time. Not to mention he felt like he'd gone one-on-two against both Ronon and Teyla in a sparring match. No, scratch that. As sore and beat up as he was, it was more like having played a game of Austrailan Rules football against all of Athos and Sateda, and John himself was the football.

"Good morning campers," he said in a cheery greeting, passing two Marines -- armed with their usual fair and Wraith stun rifles -- standing just inside the doorway and standing guard over their current guest in the brig.

"Has he said anything?" John questioned his XO who as leaning against a pillar watching the tall pasty green being in the cell.

"Not much. Just talk about the weather, thinks the Pats could go all the way this year -- the usual," Lorne shrugged.

"Really? The Patriots? I mean, Brady's good, but he's getting a little old to stay consistant. He can't keep throwing like that forever."

"Ya know? That's what I said."

"Okay," John said in pressing his lips together and took a few steps closer to the brig. "Sleep well?" he asked Schorin, not really caring if he had or not. "Sorry about taking the continental breakfast off the menu," he apologized. "But this isn't the Mariott Marquis and we can't exactly meet your dietary requirements. Now, what was your name again?"

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dedsexywraith
2008-02-26 07:26 pm UTC (link)

Schorin was sitting on the floor of the cell as the human male came in. He bounced a small ball off the shimmering force field and caught it on its return. He did not react as he was talked to and took his time answering, bouncing the ball once more time before speaking.

"No," he answered his first question. "Your...soldiers were very talkative. I am not certain what this male pattern baldness is but it seems to be a terrible plague amongst your people. I hope you are spared from its...effects," Schorin finally said.

He looked up and through the bars at his captor. He wasn't upset about being imprisoned. He had been in the same situation a good number of times before. He was disgruntled, however, about finding that this human was some level of leader to his people as upon first impression Schorin viewed him as much less than that.

Schorin smirked as he finally stood, rolling the ball in his hands as he came as close as the field allowed him.

"I am called Schorin. You are John Sheppard? Which of these names is from lineage and which are you refered by? Or perhaps it is both?"

Schorin had been listening carefully to the soldiers as he was in the cell as well as to conversation as he was led to the cell. He also recalled what was said casually on the planet. Astuteness had its rewards.

He continued to roll the small ball in his fingers, but delicately making sure not to puncture it with the finger sheaths he kept on his left hand.

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ltcol_sheppard
2008-02-26 09:12 pm UTC (link)

"Aw, well that's a pitty," John replied with no pitty what-so-ever that the Wraith hadn't been able to sleep. "Would a nice fluffy pillow help? Blanket?" he snarked noting the smirk on Lorne's face from the corner of his eye.

He walked closer to the cell, getting about as close to it as Schorin had on the other side.

"That's Lieutenant Colonel John Sheppard to you," he corrected and frowned slightly at the ball in Schorin's hand, wondering briefly where the hell he'd gotten it.

"Okay, well your name is a difficult one to pronounce. So, I'm just going to call you...," he paused for a moment in thinking of an appropiate name, "Bert."

"And if we find him a friend, you going to call him Ernie?" Lorne asked.

John turned his head to look directly at Lorne, giving him a hard glare.

"Okay," Lorne said in straigthening up.

"So, Bert," John began as he turned his attention back to the Wraith. "What can you tell me about those big Hive ships you have, like how can I bypass your counter measures?"

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dedsexywraith
2008-02-26 09:51 pm UTC (link)

Schorin tried his best not to hiss at the substitute name. He took a breath and centered himself, rolling the ball around in his hands a bit swifter, as Lorne and John exchanged comments.

"Lieutenant Colonel John Sheppard, I sincerely regret to inform you that I am in no way able to assist you with either of your questions. But I must wonder why you desire such information anyway. The Wraith are of no threat to you while they sleep," Schorin said, truly beffudled.

"Also, Lieutenant Colonel John Sheppard, I am called Schorin, not Bert. I would appreciate if you afford me with the same respect I afford you." He ended with a trademark grin.

Schorin was more talkative than other Wraith. He used words to his advantage. He loved words, the history of language and the many ways that it can sound. He loved the rythym of speaking in a way that other Wraith couldn't understand.

Schorin was also unaware of the other Wraiths sudden awakening by the same disability that forced him to become independant from the hives.

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ltcol_sheppard
2008-02-27 08:04 pm UTC (link)

The Colonel exchanged glances with his XO. Either this Wraith was just yanking his chain or he really didn't know. While John had to admit there was something different about this Wraith, a Wraith was still a Wraith and they didn't change their nature overnight.

"Well, now you see, that's the problem. Your kind have awakened and they're pretty cranky," John admitted. "Granted most folks tend to be cranky when they first wake up, but then after they have their coffee, they're in a better mood," he said as he started walking, slowly circling the perimeter of the cell like a wolf stalking it's prey.

"But you guys -- you take the cake -- and I can't allow you to suck the lives out of millions of innocent people just to put you in a better mood. Contrary to popular believe, we're not good to the last drop. So, that puts me in a position of having to figure a way to stop you and a crash course in Wraith 101 would be very helpful," he smiled.

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dedsexywraith
2008-02-27 08:26 pm UTC (link)

Now it was Schorin's time to guess if this human was yanking chains or not. Schorin followed his trail, listening with a suspicious glaring as his form disappeared and reappeared in between the cage's restraining bars.

Though Schorin was familiar with English he was well-aware that Lieutinant Colonel John Sheppard was using a number of idioms that made little initial sense to him. But it didn't take much figuring to guess the gist of what he was talking about, especially the wakening of the Wraith.

"How did they awaken?" Schorin asked, softly. The human had gained his interest and he met him again on the other side of the cell. All other questions that he had been asked were pushed aside.

The small ball had paused in his hand between his fingers awaiting an answer.

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ltcol_sheppard
2008-02-28 04:02 pm UTC (link)

John finished his circuit, stopping in front of the cell door and cast another brief glance at Lorne who shrugged in reply. Was this Wraith actually serious?

"You know -- Bert," John said in looking pointedly at the Wraith. "It hasn't escaped my attention that you haven't answered any of my questions, yet I've answered one of yours. So, how about we make a deal. You answer my question, and then I'll tell you how your friends awoke. You know, a little tit for tat to bridge the gap between our two species.

"So, I'll ask you again how can I breech the counter measures on your Hive ships?"

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dedsexywraith
2008-02-28 04:26 pm UTC (link)

Schorin remained silent for a while, giving him a sideways glance. In his mind he weighed the decision to tell the human his state of individuality from his species. Ultimately he decided that it would be wise to keep such...vulnerabilities under wraps.

It was at this point that he stopped cooperating. The more he stalled the more he would be in the beneficial place of being kept from his fellow Wraith.

"Do you have any mending materials? It seems my coat has substained damage," he asked defiantly.

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ltcol_sheppard
2008-02-29 08:00 pm UTC (link)

John frowned slightly at the Wraith's refusal to cooperate. Not that it wasn't expected, he had just hoped that since the Wraith had been so talkative on the planet and willing to help out that it would continue to do so. But then again, at the time, the Wraith's cooperation was merely for it's own survival. Hmmmmm... maybe he should throw Ronon in the cell with the Wraith. Maybe the Satedan could change it's mind.

"Aw, now why do you have to be like that?" John asked rhetorically. "We were getting along so well. But have it your way. I'm sure after a day or two with nothing to eat, you'll come around. So, give me a call when you're ready to play ball. In the meantime, I'm going to go make me a sandwich. Boys?" he turned to Lorne and the other men standing guard. "Want anything?"

"No, sir. I'm fine," Lorne replied.

The Marines declined as well.

"Okie-dokie," John said and started walking towards the exit.

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dedsexywraith
2008-02-29 09:09 pm UTC (link)

"Leiutenent Colonal John Sheppard," Schorin called after him with a smile, "I don't believe you ever thanked me for assuring you and your crew got to safety. I'm hurt. Please say hello to Teyla for me and give her my admiration for her..." a moment to find the word, "acting abilities. She makes an astounding leader." He cocked his head. "Better than most."

He grinned.

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ltcol_sheppard
2008-03-01 03:22 pm UTC (link)

John stopped in his tracks, listening for a moment with his back to the Wraith before turning around to face it.

"You know," he said in holding up a finger as he walked back towards the cell. "From my perspective, you should be thanking us for saving your sorry ass. The way I see it, if it wasn't for me, you'd still be stranded on that planet.

"It's kind of sad really when you think about it. I mean, how many years were you marooned there? All alone on a planet full of savages and no attempts at a rescue -- not even one -- forgotten and abandoned by your own kind. Must do wonders for your selfworth.

"Or maybe you were banished. Either way, it doesn't look to me as if anyone cares if you live or die, so maybe I should just go ahead and kill you now -- which, by the way, I have absolutely no problems doing," he said in resting his hand on the butt of his P14.45. "Maybe you ought to consider that the next time I ask you a question."