Tuesday, April 12, 2005

(As opposed to studying for a math test....)

Vinnet sprinted away from the Tok'ra base, the last one to leave the facility. Ahead of her ran one tired gentleman, who reached the Stargate moments before she did. Gasping for breath, he leaned on the DHD while she smacked seven of the symbols. A burst swept forward from the Ancient device, and the two wordlessly ran full-force through the deceptively calm event horizon.

Moments later, they arrived in a clean, bright city square, but Vinnet payed it little mind. She caught up to the other. "Are you well?"

He shook his head, finally allowing himself to collapse to the ground. Almost immediately, a group of four people in uniforms rushed in to help him.

Confused but seeing they meant him no harm, Vinnet tired to step back out of their way. In doing so, she bumped into another person. They both spun to face each other. Vinnet studied her, unfamiliar with any group who wouldn't object to having twigs in their hair. "Where am I?" she asked after a moment, too embarassed to admit aloud that she had misdailed.

"This is Tollana," the other replied in a quiet voice that help just a slight edge.

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