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[bloody_awful]

So a bloke walks into a bar... in a tuxedo. Whut

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[childofathos]

At least he doesn't look like he's too seriously hurt?

"You look as though you've had a difficult day, John."

She's sans child today. Having Kanaan in the city has been useful if only in that he's a built-in babysitter for when Teyla needs a bit of time alone.

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John sees her, straightens up and smiles, but it's obvious he's exhausted. "Hallo, gorgeous! Haven't seen you in a dog's age." He holds up his left hand and chuckles. He's wearing a deaths-head ring made out of bone on his fourth finger. "Difficult? Happiest day of my life, innit?" He shrugs. "There's always a snag here and there. Mine just come with brimstone. How have you been?"

Oh, and that left hand? It's missing a thumb.

[childofathos]

"I have been busy but well."

Teyla reaches out a hand to touch John's hand lightly. "The ring is significant?" There really isn't anyone on Atlantis who is married, so she's unfamiliar with the custom as it's done on Earth.

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"I got hitched, sweetheart." He winks. "You missed your chance."

He takes a photo from his pocket an passes it to her. It's of a woman in her early 20s with long black hair cut in a fringe over her forehead. Her eyes are striking blue. She's wearing a red hoodie and a striped scarf and standing in front of a pub. And she's smiling like a kid in a toy shop.

"Here she is. Epiphany Greaves Constantine. Never thought I'd see the day," he says proudly.

[childofathos]

Teyla looks the photo over and smiles brightly, leaning up to kiss John's cheek.

"Congratulations, John. I'm pleased for you." She glances at the state of his tuxedo. "The day did not go well?"

[bloody_awful]

John looks embarrassed. He's not used to this kind of thing. So he lights another cigarette. *Poof! Confetti!*

He looks at it with murder in his eyes. "Bar is pleased for me as well."

[childofathos]

"I can see that," Teyla replies with a laugh. "Is this not a traditional means of celebration?"

[bloody_awful]

"No." John grumbles a bit. "People throw confetti, yeah, but this is her idea of a joke. Oi, wait a minute," he says suddenly. "Din't you have a baby or something?"

(Or something. Smooooth, Johnny boy.)

[childofathos]

Teyla actually appreciates the joke. At least a bit.

"Some time ago, yes. He is almost walking now."

[bloody_awful]

John boggles a bit. "Christ, it's been that long? Well, congratulations to you too, then! Is the dad around?"

[childofathos]

"He is, yes. He has been a great help."

And she's almost comfortable around him again. Almost.