2 months later, SGC Conference Room
It was just the beginning of the day. General Hammond and Colonel O'neil were making small talk, while Teal'c was making the 3 some coffee. Carter and Daniel were busy nerding out in their labs, working on reverse-engineering random Gou'ald tech, mainly staff weapons and power sources. The staff was doing its morning routine, making sure all the machines and electronics were in working order. Most were drinking coffee or tea to help wake up. 3 SG teams were scheduled to go offworld, O'neil's team included.
Well, that was the plan anyways....
The base-wide intercom comes to life as the words "UN-SCHEDULED OFFWORLD ACTIVATION" are announced to a puzzled staff.
"Oh come on, I haven't even taken a sip of my coffee yet! At least let me wake up first!" O'neil semi-yells at the ceiling in frustration.
"I know, but we might as well see what's going on in the gate room." General Hammond says to Jack, before opening the door to the Gate room and walking down the stairwell, with Jack and Teal'c following shortly after.
"What's going on, Airman?" Hammond asks, puzzled and groggy.
"Sir, the gate just started dialing in out of nowhere. We've also have reason to believe that it was from a Gou'ald system lord."
"Do we know which one is making the housecall?" O'neil remarks with a sly grin
"No, they unfortunately are using a payphone to call. Jokes aside though, they sent a message saying they were a servant of a system lord, but which one was left out. The only thing it does say besides that is a set of coordinates to a planet, which seems like no-one has any claim on."
"Well, Jack, do you think this could be a trap by Apophis or one of his men?"
"Well sir, I wouldn't put it past him, but it is out of the ordinary for a Gou'ald to be so obvious. I say we send a MALP thru to the planet and let the system lord have some expensive target practice for a change"
"General, there is also a chance that this might be a operative of the Tokra making contact with us, however unlikely. I heavily doubt a system lord would just sit down for a small chat" Teal'c adds.
"hmm. Fine, we'll send a MALP thru first, and if the coast is clear then you have the go-ahead to chat with this system lord. Just do me a favor and don't start blasting as soon as you are planet side. Even if the chance is remote, if we can get this system lord to at least stay out of our conflict with the rest of they system lords, the SGC can take that as a Win." Hammond orders
The noise footsteps approaching from behind has the General and Jack both turn around.
"Sorry we're late, was in the middle of experiment when the alert went off and couldn't leave right away." Daniel says with intermittent gasps of breath
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"What's going on?" Sam asks O'Neil
"Well, Sam, it seems we are taking a little picnic with a system lord......"
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Same time, in the Council chambers on Dresen
"My lord, is it wise to have me be the one to put out the invitation to the Tauri? I can understand the why, but it would probably be better to have put your name on the message." Alice asks calmly
"The Tauri are already warry of most system lords, not that I can blame them. Its better for them to see someone else send the message and talk to them instead of my kind, a unknown one at that, even if i don't really consider myself part of.....them" He responds.
"Ah, that's fair....."
"Wait, you want ME to speak with them, face to face?" Alice asks, needing to check if she heard that right
"Well, of course. Not only do I trust you and your capability, you are also my right hand woman. You effectively carry my will and orders for me, no-matter where you are."
"Also, for the biggest reason. You're human. Not a simple minded Jaffa. They would see you as more trustworthy than a simple grunt, and be more willing to talk."
"Hmm, I understand. And what would you like me to talk about with them?" Alice asks, looking for a general direction to go with
"More or less just get the point across that im not here to wage war with them, and that a meeting of a place of their choosing for a more formal discussion would be welcome. You may offer them a gift of technology as a peace offering if it helps. Preferably not weapons related, please. Medical or even just a simple data-pad with basic trinkets would do." Her lord responds.
"And should I give them your real name or a Alias if asked to whom I serve?"
"You may say my real name, but only if they ask you who your leader is. I'd prefer it if I could introduce myself to them in person, but only after I make sure they wont try to kill me on sight,"
"Yes, my lord. I will make the preparations for the trip right away. And how many guards am I to bring with me?"
"5 will suffice. No need to bring a army to a simple meet and greet"
"Yes, my lord. I shall take my leave then and set off. If all goes well, I should be back by sundown" Alice replies, before getting up from her seat and leaving the room
The young lord simply sits there in silence before saying aloud to no-one "I can only hope that all goes well. Things can always get out of hand quickly..."
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