John had to admit that it was pretty funny seeing Teyla threaten Vala only by looking like she was reaching for her dagger. She had a reputation with the air force and marine noncoms for her fighting skill, but Vala had obviously had no idea who she was when she had come through the Gate. She obviously was also someone used to having people fall for her wiles.
Well, she had more than met her match in the women from Atlantis. Not that any of them had anything to worry about. Definitely not Fred. Vala didn't even begin to compare. Of course, that didn't seem to stop her and the others from deciding to use her for target practice.
"I need work on my aim," Jennifer admitted as CT disappeared up to Operations. She glanced at her husband, who had raised his eyebrows at her. "What? You say so all the time."
Just then, Cait remarked that she had been thinking about the handcuffs, causing everyone to stop and look over at her. Carson and Rodney were rapidly turning the same shade of red that Daniel had been a few moments before.
"Erm...I'm afraid you did, love," Carson said with a slight cough.
Rodney rubbed the back of his neck. "Oh God, I'm so glad your dad and brother aren't here right now. The general would probably be chasing us off the nearest pier."
"Oh, I'm sure he wouldn't do that," Daniel assured him.
"Really?"
"Nah. He'd just wait and get you when you least expect it."
"Well, that makes me feel so much better," Rodney said. "Oh God...you don't think..."
Carson patted his shoulder gently. "He's just teasing."
John shook his head. "Well, since General O'Neill is here to evaluate us, we should probably get back to our duties. See everyone at the staff meeting later."