I Resist the Muses

Everyone on Atlantis came here with a different definition of family. Many of the Lanteans who came in the first group - they either had no family to speak of, or had family that they were willing to leave behind. Their want and need to explore and provide for their people enough to allow them to give up the possibility of seeing them again.

Definition of family with the Athosians has always been fluid, as Kate, Elizabeth and John have all said - we are each others family now. It has taken time - and there have been insecurities on both sides at times - but family are the people who love you and will protect you, and allow you to protect them. My family has gained many people since the Lanteans came to Atlantis, there are some that come and go, but the ones who call Atlantis home - we have fit our definition of family to include each other.

I am Teyla Emmagan. I have become used to writing about myself through (very many) mission reports on Atlantis, but it is still something that I find can be foreign and awkward. I will try and be as thorough as possible.

I am Athosian and Lantean. I am a fighter, and leader of my people. I lead in name only now, for I have been working and living with the Lanteans for three years. I do not separate myself in distinction from the rest of the Lanteans anymore, they have become family as well as the people that I work with to defeat the Wraith. It is strange that the thing that has plagued our galaxy for so long is what brought me to these people that I have become so close to. However, I do not question these things, life in the Pegasus galaxy teaches all of its people at a young age to love what we have while we have it. The Wraith may choose to take it away at anytime.

I care deeply for my team (even when they are acting like children who have been told it is bedtime), but I have my friends in the city as well. I was wary of Kate Heightmeyer at first, but it was due to both the circumstances and my belief of what many of the Lanteans outwardly say to think about her profession. I have found a true friend in her.

Elizabeth. Elizabeth is rather indescribable at times. She is both warm and caring and funny, but makes all of the decisions that she needs to make in leading Atlantis, even when she is unsure of herself. Very often the people that she has to answer to on Earth do not understand our position here in Pegasus and this has caused much stress among many members of the senior staff. I am glad though, that we have built up a strong friendship and relationship over the past few years, even if, as Kate says she can be rather, restrained at times.

Separation from both Earth, and my own people has changed all of us. When we are in Atlantis, we are no longer Athosian or American or Canadian (as much as Dr. McKay and John may protest). We are Lantean. I am Lantean.

ooc: x-posted to athosian. open for commentary or roleplay