Re: SGC: Gate Room (Level 28)
In reply to Sarah Morgan (msg # 280):
"Fine." Kaspar replies with a nod, "Please feel free to call me Kaspar, then. And, in the future, I'll know that if you address me as 'Major', then I have irked you in some way."
"As for waiting upon the General, I'm not sure." Kaspar says with a shrug, turning to look up at the control room window.
"I received the usual pre-Mission Briefing folder, but it contained very little--mostly just confirmation from Captain Tourmaline that the Ha'tak, still holding the Star Gate, continued to remain on planet. As well as a brief mission statement ordering the Team to continue to analyze and investigate the Henge Transport system, while giving investigation of the Lunar Base a high priority."
"The documents also mentioned we had authority to continue talks with the First Ones, and even establish initial relations with them--subject to approval from higher authority, of course. And that we can pursue such talks on our own initiative."
"I seem to recall we thought we'd seen one of the Henge Portals lead to the First One city, so getting back there will not be a problem."
Kaspar lowers his voice and leans a little closer to Sarah,
"I say that because there was no mention in the papers I got, concerning Captain Tourmaline's orders for after we've left the Star Gate. She may have orders to, finally, begin the journey to bring the Ha'tak back to Earth. And if that's the case, we'll have to then convince the First Ones to dig up their Gate and let us use it. Even if only for the trip back home."
Kaspar straightens, and looks to the Gate,
"But I was a bit surprised when the order came to report straight to the gate room, rather than to the briefing room for a pre-mission meeting. Maybe there is some urgent issue."
With a rueful grin, Kaspar raises an eyebrow and looks aside to Sarah,
"Or maybe General Hammond is just in a hurry to get us the Hell off of his base."