Disclaimer: I do not own any off the characters nor SGA. No profit is made from this story.

Summary: An IOA visit to Atlantis and Woolsey going off-world - what could possibly go wrong?

A/N: This is set midwayish in the last season (so beware spoilers), but is has diverged from the season as Jennifer and Ronon are already an established pairing. This should be shorter than my previous offerings.

"Dr Keller. I am glad you could join us." Woolsey greeted as Jennifer entered his office.

"I didn't think I had a choice." Jennifer said.

"Well, technically that is true. But as Colonel Sheppard has managed to avoid the meeting your attendance is even more appreciated."

"Colonel Sheppard isn't back yet?" Jennifer asked unable to hide her concern.

"There is nothing to worry about. They checked in ten minutes ago to say everything was ok, but the negotiations are at a pivotal point and they can't leave yet. So as it stands you and I are the only two members of senior staff in the city at the moment. Major Lorne, perhaps you would be so good to remind me in the future that whenever an IOA delegation comes to visit all gate-travel for the preceding month is cancelled to avoid the situation occurring again."

"It could be worse Sir." Lorne said.

"How so?"

"The doc could be off-world spreading her usual mayhem." Lorne quipped causing Woolsey to crack a half-smile. Jennifer glared at them both.

"I am sorry Dr Keller, but even you have to admit you have been slightly unlucky on off-world missions." Woolsey said, not appeasing Jennifer. Woolsey quickly moved on. "Well as you know the IOA delegation will be arriving on the Apollo in thirty minutes. They will be staying for two to three weeks and expect full access to staff, facilities and information. As you are the only member of the senior staff team here we will start with a tour of the infirmary." He said to Jennifer. Turning back to look at Lorne he said. "George Dyson, the IOA delegate has had a couple of bad experiences with his off-world travel and has insisted on bringing his own guard. They will be armed through out but I have negotiated that they will take orders from you and Colonel Sheppard. The situation is not ideal, but it is the best I could manage. Please try to ensure our people are restrained."

"Yes Sir." Lorne replied.

"Mr Woolsey." Chuck called from the control terminal.

"What is it?" Woolsey replied.

"The Apollo is here."

"Already. I thought they were still thirty minutes out." Woolsey said looking slightly unnerved.

"Apparently not. They are asking to beam the delegation down." Chuck returned.

"Very well." Woolsey said as he, Lorne and Jennifer made there way into the gate room to greet the new arrivals.

"George." Woolsey said once the light from the transporter had disappeared. "Welcome to Atlantis."

"Richard." Dyson said taking Woolsey's hand and giving it a firm shake. "Good to be here." He said in a thick southern accent.

When Woolsey's hand was finally released he said. "May I introduce you to Dr Keller, the CMO and Major Lorne."

"Dr Keller. I am delighted to meet you little lady." He said taking her hand and kissing the back of it, whilst Jennifer tried not to raise an eyebrow. "Major." He said to Lorne in a much more formal way.

"Would you like to be shown to your quarters?" Woolsey asked.

"No I would like to get started right away." Dyson replied.

"Very well. This way please." Woolsey said as he went towards the meeting room. Less than enthusiastically Lorne and Jennifer followed.

Four hours later Jennifer and Lorne were making their way through the corridors of Atlantis.

"I need coffee." Lorne said. "I am going to kill the Colonel for leaving me to go to that meeting." He muttered.

"At least he did not dismiss everything you said because of your sex." Jennifer returned sounding no happier than Lorne.

"True. He just ignored me because of my rank."

"It's alright for you, you are not required at the infirmary briefing." Jennifer said.

"Shucks I wish I could go little-lady." Lorne said is a fake southern drawl.

"Don't you start. I will not be as restrained with you." Jennifer replied.

"Doc. I am a trained professional, would could you do?" Lorne smiled smugly.

"Tell Ronon to take you out." Jennifer shot back, immediately wiping the smugness of Lorne's face.

"That is not playing fair." Lorne complained.

"Yeah well life is unfair."

"Damn straight. If it were fair Colonel Sheppard would have been in that meeting not me." Lorne mused as they entered the mess hall.