Rodney had laughed at the idea.
“I never have a good experience when I go off world.”
“Radek, are you telling me you’re afraid of a few friendly natives?”
“I will go, but only so I can steal discovery of Ancient device from you.”
Rodney had teased him during the whole trek to the village.
“Ah, nice fresh air—who would want to stay locked up in a stuffy lab on a day like this.”
“You!”
“Hey, I resent that.”
“And people who wish to avoid weeks of recovery time in infirmary.”
Rodney had cried holding Radek’s cold stiff hand.