Office hours/Archaeology

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Daniel had stuck a note on the classroom door directing any archaeology students who turned up to find him in his office if they needed him.

Having sent his letter of acceptance off yesterday afternoon, he was now listing what needed to be done before he went.

He also had Expedia open on his computer.

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"Egypt," he said quietly, looking down at his desk.

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"That's great, Daniel," she smiled slightly at him, even if she didn't understand exactly why he needed to go to Egypt when he already knew exactly what had happened to the Egyptians, and why. "I'm happy for you. Really."

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Daniel looked up at her. "Thanks, Sam. I wouldn't go, only I really need this break opportunity."

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"I'll miss you."

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"I'll miss you too," he said. "But it's not like I'm disappearing to another galaxy. I'll write, and call."

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"E-mail, too." Sam doubted he would, though. She knew how Daniel was when he got involved in a project. "Please tell me you'll remember to eat at least once a day?"

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"Yes, that too. Although I'm not sure what internet access they'll be," Daniel said. He nodded solemnly. "I promise."

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"Are you coming back for the wedding?" she asked, picking at a loose thread on the chair. "I know they'd want you there."

[the-ascended.livejournal.com]

"The date's already in my diary. Third weekend in June, right? I don't even want to consider what Sam would do to me if I wasn't!"

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"Is that when it is?" She shifted in her seat and put her sunglasses back on. Because it was suddenly much brighter in Daniel's office. Yes. "I didn't get an invitation."

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"According to Ja... oh."

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"He doesn't know. About me, I mean."

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"He doesn't?" Daniel frowned. "I didn't know that."

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Sam nodded carefully. "He wouldn't have let me, her, do it, if he'd known. So I, she, talked to the Asgard after Eighth escaped." She shrugged, "since I haven't gotten a phone call, I assume she hasn't told him. When I went to Colorado, I stayed with Teal'c."

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"Oh. Well, you have my word that he won't hear about it from me," Daniel promised.

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"Thanks." She sighed and ran a hand through her hair. "Y'know, being six was kind of cool. I forgot how tough it is being a grown-up. Especially a teenage grown-up."

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"Well, I for one am very thankful you're all no longer six," Daniel said. "Life is hard, you know that already. But honestly? Wouldn't you be bored if it was all just a walk in the park?"

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"I wouldn't mind having it as an occasional point of comparison," she said, dryly.

[the-ascended.livejournal.com]

"I'm sure some things must be easy. How about classes?"

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"Good, for the most part," Sam hedged. Oh hell, she might as well tell Daniel--it wasn't like she hadn't repeatedly trusted him with her life. "Mac kissed me yesterday."

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Daniel blinked.

And then blinked again.

"Mac as in the teacher, Mac?"

Mac as in the one who looks almost exactly like Jack?

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"Yes. Which, considering I woke up in his bed yesterday morning? Not as bad as it could have been."

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Daniel unfortunately chose that exact moment to take a mouthful of coffee.

"You what?" he exclaimed, grasping for tissues. "Oh, you wait until I see that man again..."

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Sam grabbed a handful of tissues and wiped off her arm. "It was completely innocent, Daniel. Relax. I had a nightmare while I was still little, and it was too late and dark to go to your apartment, so I went to his room. When I woke up the next morning, I was...big." She shrugged. "I mean, it's not like I'm not older than he is, technically."

"Still. Very, very awkward. Especially when he had to tie me up for the final."

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"I know that, and you know that. But he doesn't!" Daniel said, flailing as he went into OverProtective Mode.

He drank again to try and calm himself down and instead choked. "Tie you up for the final?" he asked. "What sort of sick, kinky final was this?!"