Not Quite the Jedi Mind Trick by
purna360 words
Rated G and N for nipples.
Summary: A conversation overheard in a Traskan jail cell.
"This is just so embarrassing."
"Quit complaining and get on with it, Rodney."
"I can't believe this. Hey, I could use a hand here, Colonel. Please? At least help me with this stupid vest."
"Jeez, for crying out loud. There. Better?"
"Much. Okay, just let me... Colonel? Colonel?! Stop that."
"Wha...? Ow! Easy with the pokey finger of outrage. It's not like I can help myself; it's your secret superpower."
"Well, it's not a secret anymore, thanks to you."
"Life or death, Rodney. Focus."
"'Focus, Rodney. Life or death, Rodney.' I hate it when you do that."
"I know. Works though, doesn't it?"
"Shut up. You'll have to move, Sheppard. The guard can't see through you. Okay, how's this?"
"Um...no good, the guard only looks a little dazed. You're going to have to lift your shirt. Give 'em some skin."
"Wonderful. I feel like a co-ed in a Girls Gone Wild video. Spring Break 2001, anyone?"
"Mmmm. More like Southern Decadence '96, without the leather chaps."
"...Colonel? Something you want to tell me?"
"Talk later, Rodney. Escape now."
"...me Tarzan..."
"What was that?"
"Nothing, nothing. Hey, you, guard!"
"That was my ear, Rodney."
"Big baby. Yeah, you, Gomer. Come here. Check this out."
"I never get tired of this."
"Working here. Hey, Gomer, watch and listen carefully. You will release us. You will return our weapons and allow us to leave through the ring of the Ancients. Yes, the keys. You'll need those. Very good."
*
"This is great, Rodney. That's even better than the Jedi mind trick."
"'It's my gift. My curse.'"
"Thank you, Peter Parker."
"You're welcome."
"So what story are we using for the mission report this time?"
"Feel free to tell Elizabeth the truth, Colonel. 'Rodney secured our release from the Traskan jail cell with the mesmerizing power of his nipples.' Anytime... Yeah, didn't think so. Hey, can I pull my shirt down now?"
"Not yet."
"But the gate's right there, Colonel."
"I know. I mean...oh, I didn't see it. I guess so."
"Much better. I could catch a chill. It's not the tropics here, in case you hadn't noticed."
"Yeah, I guess you could say it's a little...nippy."