New Home (Stargate Atlantis fanfiction)

30 The Diplomacy of Pegasus

The journey through hyperspace proved to be uncomfortable for all of them. First night was sleepless and they wandered through the whole ship until they were lost. Thankfully one of the crew, Lindsey Novak helped them to get back to their quarters in the morning. They were able to attend the scheduled meeting with doctor Weir in the mess.

Elizabeth Weir was sitting in the mess with a steaming cup. She smiled when she saw her aides enter. They looked like they didn't sleep last night and she couldn't blame them.

"Good morning." She welcomed them when they neared the table. "Please sit down."

They took the chairs and sat. Becky was trying very hard to look good, Jessica and Tom looked merely presentable and Jason was outright sleeping on the table.

"I see you need a good cup of coffee..." commented Elizabeth with a huge smile. "Tom, if you ask for something named 'First time' they should get you what you need."

Tom got up and moved in the direction Elizabeth pointed. Man behind the counter did not even ask what to get him, just gave him four big cups of something that smelled good enough to wake him already. "Thanks" muttered Tom and took the tray to the table.

After drinking first few sips of a steaming liquid all four woke up enough to talk coherently. Even Jason was up and active.

"What's in the stuff?" He asked.

"I have no idea" answered Elizabeth sincerely, "but it helped when I had the same problem with adjusting to the space travel. Apparently most of the crew had similar problems and someone just happened to invent this blend."

Elizabeth waited with a smile until they all finished their drinks and looked at her.

"So, you ready for the new day?"

"Yes" they said in unison.

"Okay. So let's get started with your position here. I wanted you here with me on this journey because I intend to restart diplomatic relationships with several peoples in Pegasus Galaxy on the way, even before the City arrives on Lantia." Elizabeth said. "I would also want to introduce you to them as well as the specific diplomacy in that galaxy to you."

"So that we can start our jobs as soon as we settle?" Asked Jessica.

"Exactly."

"I'm sorry, why are we waiting here of all places?" Asked Pierrick

"Because I want you to meet some of the people you will be working with during next week to learn things about Pegasus." Elizabeth looked on the door to the mess and smiled. "Here they come. The small woman with a darker skin is Teyla Emmagen, followed by dr Allison Porter and Carson Beckett, you've met Jennifer Hailey and you've probably already seen Ronon Dex. The last couple are Miko and Radek Zelenka." Weir described as the people stood in the queue for the trays of food. "Teyla and Ronon are native to Pegasus and they will probably be the best teachers to learn from about the place. The rest are a group of friend you should get yourself well acquainted with if you want to be efficient in the City in the future."

"Certainly better to turn to Radek than Rodney when you have any technical problem" commented Carson nearing the table. "Or Miko for that matter."

"You overheard."

"Yes, I did. What's that in your cup?" The doctor asked looking into it curiously.

"Don't worry, Carson, it's just tea."

"Not able to keep anything in your stomach in the morning?"

"No, just waiting for all to eat." With that Elizabeth left the table and the four young people on the mercy of Carson and subsequently other members of the group, to get herself some food.