Gym: Friday Morning [7-25-08]

[elephantgadget.livejournal.com]

Sterilizing lab equipment? Helen rolled her eyes as she waited for Rodney to arrive. She couldn't believe she'd spent last night sterilizing his lab equipment. While he looked on and offered 'helpful' advice.

But this was it, this was the last day and since she'd cooked for him during the Day of Citrusy Death she just had today's run and whatever his last boon was. And Ronon had made her his TA. That alone was enough to have her smiling as she waited.


[Open as gyms are!]

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[mrodneymckay.livejournal.com]

"Well, it's..." he hesitated. "You know, I'll completely understand if this goes beyond the scope of our arrangement."

[elephantgadget.livejournal.com]

"Rod-ney..."

[mrodneymckay.livejournal.com]

"I want to go on a date," he finally blurted.

[elephantgadget.livejournal.com]

And he wanted her to do the finding and asking for him. "Fine," she said tiredly. "Do you have someone in mind or will anyone do?"

[mrodneymckay.livejournal.com]

He was a little surprised that she hadn't just assumed he wanted to go out with her, but either way worked for him. "No, there's no one in particular. It should be easy for you to find someone since I'm really not picky. I mean, I'm partial to blondes, but that's really not necessary. Intelligence is a definite plus, though. And a good sense of humor is vital."

[elephantgadget.livejournal.com]

"Rodney... I am not interviewing dates for you." She rolled her eyes and went back to her stretching. "Either you tell me who you're interested in and I'll ask them or you're stuck with me since I'm the only one I can guarantee a yes from."

[mrodneymckay.livejournal.com]

"You can't blame me for trying to avoid all the awkward social stuff," he huffed. "I just figured you'd rather find someone else than go out with me yourself."

[elephantgadget.livejournal.com]

"Why would I mind going out with you?" she asked, looking puzzled. "I cooked for you for a week, gave you a foot and back massage, cleaned your room, and sterilized all your lab equipment. You think I would be less amenable to doing something fun?"

[mrodneymckay.livejournal.com]

"Oh," he said surprised. "Well, I guess when you put it like that, it sort of does make sense," he agreed.

[elephantgadget.livejournal.com]

"A date, then," she said. "Fine. When? Tonight?"


[OOC: Okay, off to my performance, catch you later!]

[mrodneymckay.livejournal.com]

"Actually, I thinking it could be for the next big party or dance-thing around here. It always sucks to go to those alone and usually I don't bother so I figured a guaranteed date would be a good idea," he explained.

[OOC: Break a leg!]

[elephantgadget.livejournal.com]

She thought for a moment, then nodded. "Sounds fair. All right, yes, I will do that. Now, finish stretching and let's run!"

[mrodneymckay.livejournal.com]

"Okay, great. It's a date," he nodded and then quickly completed the last stretch before they began the first lap.

[elephantgadget.livejournal.com]

"You've improved greatly," she told him as they ran, "Even in just this week. You really should consider continuing."

[mrodneymckay.livejournal.com]

Rodney huffed. "There are much better uses for my time."

[elephantgadget.livejournal.com]

She rolled her eyes at him. "Please, you're barely here for half an hour, everything included."

[mrodneymckay.livejournal.com]

"Yes, and that's a half an hour I could be sleeping," he argued lamely.

[elephantgadget.livejournal.com]

She gave him a quick sidelong glance as they ran. "The priests in my world are also the great scholars of my world. And they work out strenously every day - partly because they are also charged with protecting their knowledge in any way they are called on to do so - but also because they believe that regular exercise sharpens the brain."

[mrodneymckay.livejournal.com]

"Yes, fine, I understand the importance of being able to run away to protect my brain. I am here, after all," he huffed. "I'll think about making it a regular activity, okay? Right now, I need more oxygen if I'm gonna keep running," he panted.

[elephantgadget.livejournal.com]

"No one said you had to talk," Helen shot back. "In fact, I often think I like you better when you're not talking."

[mrodneymckay.livejournal.com]

"Hrumph," he grunted. "Talking is my default setting."

[elephantgadget.livejournal.com]

She rolled her eyes. "I'm sure I never would have guessed."

And, being evil, sped up just the tiniest bit.

[mrodneymckay.livejournal.com]

He just groaned and tried to keep up. Now, he really did need the air.

[elephantgadget.livejournal.com]

It was good for him to push himself a little. Still, as they rounded the corner she slowed down just the tiniest bit again - didn't want him quitting before he'd finished his final mile!

[OOC: And off to the show I go!]

[mrodneymckay.livejournal.com]

Rodney was grateful for the slightly reduced pace, but he wasn't about to show it. He really just wanted to get this over with.