239/240 - Friday evening

[notcalledlizzie]

Elizabeth returned to her room happily ladden down with books. Lots and lots of books.

She'd also grabbed the post on the way up, and idly wondered what Janet had ordered from Logitech. She dropped the box on the bed and moved to the bookshelves, ready to reorder them.


[[ooc: door's open]]

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[janet_fraiser]

"Then what happened?" Janet put her other arm around Liz. "That was brave of him."

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"They betrayed us," Elizabeth said simply. "When we first met them, we were involved in a joint mission to a Wraith hive ship and they tried to steal our C4 and puddle jumper."

[janet_fraiser]

Janet frowned. "Why would they do something like that?" she asked. "We've always been willing to share technology, or trade, if at all possible."

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"Because they wanted more than we were willing to give," Elizabeth explained. "They also believed that Teyla was responsible for killing one of them while they were on the Wraith ship."

[janet_fraiser]

"They ended up wanting Atlantis, from the sounds of it," said Janet. "And revenge. Teyla was innocent, I presume?"

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"Not really. They wanted all our C4, all our medical supplies and all our puddle jumpers," Elizabeth said, closing her eyes and shuddering slightly. "She was; I wouldn't doubt her."

[janet_fraiser]

"They wanted to leave you completely without medical supplies?" Janet's face set. "No. I wouldn't either, not if you trust her."

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

Elizabeth just nodded, burying her face in Janet's shoulder.

[janet_fraiser]

"It's okay," said Janet softly. "You got through all of it. You're safe here."

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"I know," Elizabeth said, her voice mumbled. "But then there was the storm and I was soaking and all I could remember was Kolya holding the gun on me, telling John to say goodbye."

[janet_fraiser]

"It sounds terrifying." Janet held Liz more tightly, rubbing gentle circles on her back. "What happened after that?"

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"That was when Rodney stepped in front of me," Elizabeth said softly. "Then we were kept outside in the storm while he made McKay mend the grounding stations. Kolya threatened to kill me again. He just used me as a bargining chip to get to John."

[janet_fraiser]

"No wonder being caught in a storm affected you like that." Janet's voice was quiet. "Kolya's a terrorist. Of course he tried to use you as a bargaining chip. But you all got through it."

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"I almost didn't," Elizabeth admitted. "When they were leaving, he was taking me with them; to serve the Genii."

[janet_fraiser]

"Slavery." Janet's eyes narrowed. "I'm liking these people less and less. But one thing I've learned over the years, hon, is that the 'almost didn't' doesn't count. You got through it. That is what matters. Though I'm curious how you got through it, I'll admit."

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"John saved me. Kolya had me and we were in front of the gate. John shot him and he let go of me and fell back through the gate," Elizabeth started shaking again. "John said he wasn't aiming at me, but I still felt that bullet go past me."

[janet_fraiser]

"Shh, it's all right. I know, it's terrifying." Janet held on, trying to calm Liz's shaking. "Your life was at risk. Of course that affected you."

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"I'm sorry," Elizabeth whispered. "I thought I'd talked this all out with Kate last weekend."

[janet_fraiser]

"I don't mind. I promise." Janet smiled. "You know that, right? Any time you need to talk. I'm here."

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"I know," Elizabeth nodded, reaching her arms around Janet to hug her back.

[janet_fraiser]

"Do you feel better?" asked Janet. "Did you still want to talk about it?"

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"A little better," Elizabeth admitted. "But I don't think I really want to talk about it anymore right now."

[janet_fraiser]

"I didn't really think so," said Janet. "What do you want to talk about, then?"

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"Firstly how we should possibly move from the floor, because my butt is going numb?" Elizabeth suggested lightly.

[janet_fraiser]

Janet giggled. "Mine too; I just didn't want to say anything." She disentangled her arms from Liz and stood up, then reached out to help Liz stand. "Your bed or mine?"