Checking Up?!

[Ryan Alexander]

1123
Infirmary
Meropis

That's right, it does! Ryan smiled happily. “That is good. I hope that you will be able to swing it.” Ryan said with a chuckle.

I have an odd craving for an egg salad sandwich. Anything else is fine by me. Maybe some fruit. Ryan nodded. “One egg salad sandwich and some fruit coming right up!” Ryan said with smile. “I will see you around noon, at South Atrium 2.” He said with a smile before leaving her and letting her finish up with her duties.

Ryan smiled to himself as he killed some time for the next half hour. He made a quick pit stop at his quarters to retrieve his backpack to carry lunch around in. IT didn’t take him long to retrieve the pack and make his way to the galley. “Phew, they still have some of the sandwiches left.” He said to himself as he grabbed a couple for Izzy and a Turkey Sandwich for himself. He also nabbed a couple of cookies and strange local fruits that looked strangely like Grapefruit but were far juicier. Almost as an after thought he made sure to snatch a couple of bottles of water and assorted juices. 

1152
Infirmary
Meropis

He arrived at South Atrium 2 about a few minutes before Izzy was to get off of work. He looked around and was glad that it was deserted. It seemed that the Atrium's were usually pretty empty during the day. “Glad that I get a day or two off.” He said to himself as he set the pack down and pulled out his Harmonica. He started warm up while he waited for Izzy, starting off with a westernish tune.

Tag: Izzy Stevens

[Izzy Stevens]

1123
Infirmary
Meropis

That is good. I hope that you will be able to swing it....One egg salad sandwich and some fruit coming right up! I will see you around noon, at South Atrium 2.

Izzy nodded. That sounded nice!

That sound like a plan; I'll see you then! She said, showing him out the door.

The rest of her shift was pretty boring; more stocking, handing out motrin and Band-Aids, and thinking about what she should wear to see Ryan. Not that it was a date or anything, but still, her uniform was gross, her scrubs were dirty and she wanted to be comfortable. She finally settled on jeans, a floral blouse and her cowboy boots. She asked Harrison to let her go early, and since they weren't busy, he agreed. She hurried to her bunk, changed quickly, tossed her red hair back with ribbon that matched her shirt, and grabbed her guitar case. She checked her makeup fast; she was fine, and just refreshed her pale lip gloss. She didn't wear a lot, anyway.

She hurried to the Atruims, where she heard the tinny sounds of something slightly country-western. She smiled. She was from Georgia mostly, and the sounds of banjos, guitars, and honky-tonks were familiar to her. She approached.

You made it. Sounds lovely. Secret number two: I can sing a bit, as well...

Tag:Ryan Alexander.

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[Ryan Alexander]

1205
South Atrium 2
Meropis

You made it. Sounds lovely. Secret number two: I can sing a bit, as well... Ryan smiled as he turned his head to look at Izzy. He wasn’t expecting what he saw. Ryan was still in Boots and Utilities, but Izzy, she had changed into civilian attire, and she looked great. Ryan hadn't wanted to change as it was hard enough putting on his blouse without help, he hadn't wanted to arrive late so he skipped changing.

“I had no idea that you could sing,” He said with a even broader smile, “I can’t. Though truth-be-told, I really do enjoy it, I just know I am not any good, but I can dance.” He said with a wink. “I really would like to hear you sing.” Ryan said as he slowly stood up making sure to favor his left side as to no cause him any pain. “Would you like to eat now or do you want to work up to after a few songs?” Ryan said as he motioned towards his back pack.

Tag:Izzy Stevens

[Izzy Stevens]

1207
South Atrium 2
Meropis

Izzy slung her guitar case from her shoulder to the floor in one soft but fluid motion. She smiled at Ryan.

I had no idea that you could sing...I can’t. Though truth-be-told, I really do enjoy it, I just know I am not any good, but I can dance. She would pay BIG money to see a Marine dance! She lowered her head.

I don't tell a lot of people, but yes. Our parents made sure we learned music because it was good for our brains. Like I said, Jason plays the drums. Allen was less good at instruments, but he can sing, as well. He was even in the Army color guard chorus.

Ryan stood up, gently, and motioned towards his pack.

I really would like to hear you sing...Would you like to eat now or do you want to work up to after a few songs? She shrugged.

Well. Let's warm up first and see what happens...Have a song in mind, or? I have some sheet music; do you read it? She pulled a few loose leafs of paper out her guitar case. It was Hotel California, Burnin' Love by Elvis, and The Devil's Dancefloor by Flogging Molly. She handed them to Ryan.

Tag:Ryan Alexander

[Ryan Alexander]

1207
South Atrium 2
Meropis

I don't tell a lot of people, but yes. Our parents made sure we learned music because it was good for our brains. Like I said, Jason plays the drums. Allen was less good at instruments, but he can sing, as well. Ryan smiled as Izzy told him that she could sing. “That is pretty cool that you and your family all play. I had to learn on my own. For some reason I never could pick up string instruments. I was pretty good at the trumpet when I was younger, but I never stuck with it and have since forgotten how to play it. The Harmonica I picked up only since I have been in the Marines because everyone in my family could play something, so I wanted to be able to participate too, though I haven't been able to play with them yet; I guess if I ever go home again, they will be surprised.” Ryan said with a shrug.

Well. Let's warm up first and see what happens...Have a song in mind, or? I have some sheet music; do you read it? To that Ryan shook his head. “I know how to read music in the sense of I know what the various notes mean and the like, but to follow them as I play, can’t do it. I do most of it by ear on based of music I listened too. You pick and I will follow, though I am leaning towards Hotel California.” Ryan said with a smile.

Tag: Izzy Stevens

[Izzy Stevens]

1210
South Atrium b
Meropis

Izzy was ready to go! She pulled her music stand from the case, and set it up, and then got herself settled on a bench. She preferred to sit when she played, unless it was for an audience, but she also was a tiny bit nervous.

That is pretty cool that you and your family all play. I had to learn on my own. For some reason I never could pick up string instruments. I was pretty good at the trumpet when I was younger, but I never stuck with it and have since forgotten how to play it. The Harmonica I picked up only since I have been in the Marines because everyone in my family could play something, so I wanted to be able to participate too, though I haven't been able to play with them yet; I guess if I ever go home again, they will be surprised. She grinned.

I'll help you knock thier socks off! She smiled, and played a few chords to warm up.


I know how to read music in the sense of I know what the various notes mean and the like, but to follow them as I play, can’t do it. I do most of it by ear on based of music I listened too. You pick and I will follow, though I am leaning towards Hotel California

Ok, Hotel California it is; that is my favorite song to play for people, anyway. Ok, well. Just follow along, harmonize where you think you should, and I can do the rest. She took a deep breath, suddenly a little self-concious. She played a few keys to get in the moment, and then started the first chord. After a few beats, she looked at Ryan, and nodded. He could go when he wanted. She wondered if she should sing a little...or maybe save that for later? She decided to go for it.

"On a long desert highway/cool wind in my hair. Warm smell of Colitas rising up through the air... She smiled a little.

Tag:Ryan Alexander.

[Ryan Alexander]

1210
South Atrium b
Meropis

I'll help you knock their socks off! Ryan chuckled and nodded. The Marine in him wanted to make witty innuendo, but he held back, though the corner of his mouth did twitch.

Ok, Hotel California it is; that is my favorite song to play for people, anyway. Ok, well. Just follow along, harmonize where you think you should, and I can do the rest. Ryan nodded. “Sounds good to me.” He said with a smile. Ryan watched her for a minute as she began to strum on her guitar. Waited for a moment waiting to get into a rhythm before starting to play. He was about to start playing when Izzy began to sing. "On a long desert highway/cool wind in my hair. Warm smell of Colitas rising up through the air... Ryan stopped before he even played his first note. He hadn’t know what to expect, but he hadn’t expected that , she had a beautiful voice and it took Ryan a moment to recover his wits and start to harmonize with her singing.

TAg: Izzy Stevens

[Izzy Stevens]

1215
S. Atrium B
Meropis

Izzy tended to lose herself in the music. It was more or less like a drug to her; she was truly "herself" through music. So yeah, she had sort of forgotten her new partner until he stared at her. She paused in her singing, and then looked at him a little embarassed.

Sorry to start without you. I was just...excited. A three count...from the top. She let out a breath; she hadn't needed to warm up to sing as she did to play, because she sang to herself (out loud) in the clinics when no one was around. The alien who "lived" there preferred to ignore her, and that was OK with Izzy. Paisley had never stopped her, either.

She gave herself a little longer of an interlude so that Ryan could begin, and once he chimed in, she started to sing again.

Tag:Ryan Alexander.

[Ryan Alexander]

1216
S. Atrium B
Meropis

Sorry to start without you. I was just...excited. A three count...from the top. Ryan just shook his head. “No, don’t be sorry. I was just surprised. I mean, you have beautiful voice.” Ryan said. It wasn’t that he had been expecting Izzy to have a bad voice. In fact he had expected her to have a great voice, he couldn’t put his finger one what had surprised him.

He nodded when she started the three count. Ryan waited for a few moments until she started to sing. As soon as she started, Ryan started to play, making sure to play softly harmonizing her singing, but not being too loud to overpower her vocals.

Tag: Izzy Stevens

[Izzy Stevens]

1220
Atrium B
Meropis

This Ryan Alexander was FAR too nice. She smiled a little at his comment.

No, don’t be sorry. I was just surprised. I mean, you have beautiful voice. She lowered her gaze for a moment, but shrugged lightly.

Thank you. They started again, and it was HER turn to be surprised. He was REALLY good at the harmonica; she didn't know WHY she should be so surprised-the harmonica was a legit instrument and harder to play than most people assumed.

After they played through the whole song, pausing occassionally to adjust for each other's playing throughout, she eyed the food. She was hungry!

What do you say about stopping to eat? I don't go back on duty, but it IS getting late...plus, I am STARVING. She helped herself to the egg sandwich, and settled down, sitting Indian style on the bench. She bit into her sandwich, and then realized that maybe she was being a little rude. She swallowed quickly, and then looked at Ryan.

Sorry. I work with forty men. I tend to forget manners sometimes... How embarassing!

Tag:Ryan Alexander.

[Ryan Alexander]

Thank You. Ryan smiled and nodded.


What do you say about stopping to eat? I don't go back on duty, but it IS getting late...plus, I am STARVING. Almost as if on cue Ryan’s stomach growled rather audibly, loud enough for Izzy to hear quite clearly. It was Ryan’s turn to be embarrassed. “I could eat.” He said with a smile, though it was evident that he pretty embarrassed. He watched as she went through his pack and pulled out her sandwich and went to town.


Sorry. I work with forty men. I tend to forget manners sometimes... Ryan shook his head. “It is alright. I understand, can't tell you how many times I have been late to lunch, because of my choosing and all that was left was an apple or purple drink.” He said with a grin. He reached into his bag and pulled out the Turkey and a couple of water. He handed one to Izzy before plopping down close Izzy, favoring his left side as he did so. “You are really good with that guitar. I am not just trying to blow any smoke, you play really well. Exactly how long have you been playing anyways?” Ryan asked before taking a bit of his sandwich. 

Tag: Izzy Stevens

[Izzy Stevens]

Izzy took the water greatfully. Egg salad-and she didn't dare ask what kind of eggs they were-was actually kind of drying. The Navy wasn't exactly known for the best food ever, but she could usually get some of her Southern favorites-of course, no one cooked like her mama, but one of the cooks was from Texas, and she could usually get some Georgia style catfish and potatoe salad at least ONE time a week. She STILL couldn't find peach cobbler like Mama made, but she might try her own hand at it-the Marine Captian, Kelly Miller, had access to a two burner stove.

I could eat... She chuckled. If he were like any of the other men around here, he sure could! Even her brothers, both large, strapping men, didn't eat as much as some of the Marines. It is alright. I understand, can't tell you how many times I have been late to lunch, because of my choosing and all that was left was an apple or purple drink. She nodded.

What is IN those?! Have you tried one?! Also, the trick is to save part of your lunch from the day before. That way, if the chow hall is closed, you're not totally starving until Dinner. The other option is to sweet talk that guy who works in the Canteen. He always saves ME the best snacks. Of course, that was probably 'cause he wanted in her pants, but fat chance of THAT. He wasn't her type, mostly. She liked sweet, nerdy types...

You are really good with that guitar. I am not just trying to blow any smoke, you play really well. Exactly how long have you been playing anyways? She swallowed her bite, and then answered.

All my life. We started learning music from before we could walk. Mama used to sing at Church choirs when were state side, and Daddy encouraged it. She had a dream to be a Country star, but it never worked out. That's how they met, actually. She was singing at a bar where he went in Memphis. She thought he was hot in his cracker jacks. She smiled lightly. Her parents were dorks, but they were cute.

Tag:Ryan Alexander.

[Ryan Alexander]

1220
Atrium B
Meropis

What is IN those?! Have you tried one?! Also, the trick is to save part of your lunch from the day before. That way, if the chow hall is closed, you're not totally starving until Dinner. The other option is to sweet talk that guy who works in the Canteen. He always saves ME the best snacks. Ryan laughed. “Don't I know it. I used to have a drawer of half eaten MRE's, just so I could Rat fu...er...I mean pick at them if I got to hungry before chow. As far as the purple drink I couldn’t tell ya, mostly sugar I think, but who knows. Probably one of those miracle cures like Motrin!” Ryan said with smile. He liked talking with Izzy, she was easy to talk to, and pretty easy one the eyes.

“All my life….cracker jacks. “ Ryan smiled. “That is pretty cool that was how your parents met. My family is not nealy as exciting. Dad is an Electrical Engineer while Mom does accounting work. I think they met through a mutual friend at some party when they were in there 30’s. Heck Dad has been threatening to retire for like 5 years!” Ryan said with chuckled. “I am sure her voice isn’t half as amazing as yours.” He said before realizing how lame that sounded. Smooth Ryan, real smooth.

Izzy Stevens

[Izzy Stevens]

Izzy smiled as she listened to Ryan, and ate the sandwich. It was good, actually, and it was great to finally have a REAL lunch. Normally, she just ate either in the infirmary or in her quarters on the fly. Life on a military installation was busy, for sure, and for certain team members, doubly so.

Don't I know it. I used to have a drawer of half eaten MRE's, just so I could Rat fu...er...I mean pick at them if I got to hungry before chow. As far as the purple drink I couldn’t tell ya, mostly sugar I think, but who knows. Probably one of those miracle cures like Motrin! She gave him a LOOK, but then shook her head before responding.

Mmmhm, or changing your shorts! You know at Sea school, they give us a list of "obnoxious things to say to your patients?" SHe was joking, of course, but if she had been anyone else, she might actually believe it. Ah, that's a good idea; good way to use leftover MRE's. I usually just sell them to a Marine. She blushed a little; she hadn't meant to imply that Ryan was like the type that could put away food like a garbage disposal.

Ryan didn't seem to mind her rambling on about her folks, either. In fact, he seemed interested!

That is pretty cool that was where your parents met. My family is not nealy as exciting. Dad is an Electrical Engineer while Mom does accounting work. I think they met through a mutual friend at some party when they were in there 30’s. Heck Dad has been threatening to retire for like 5 years! Izzy smiled.

Yeah, that sounds like my dad. He FINALLY did retire, actually, but now he wants to buy a land yacht and tour the US. My mama thinks he's crazy. He says he's EARNED it. I could picture him, though-A retired sailor with his pants all straight, and his dog on his lap, cruising down the road in a giant RV. My brothers think it's a good idea, though my mom wants us all to settle down. She wants grandkids, I think. Allen is getting married soon, though, so that might actually happen! His tour is up at the end of next year, and I think he's going to get out of the Army. What about you, Ryan? What do want to do in the future? She asked. She had been talking about herself enough!

Tag:Ryan Alexander.

[Ryan Alexander]

1220
Atrium B
Meropis

Ah, that's a good idea; good way to use leftover MRE's. I usually just sell them to a Marine.”  Ryan laughed. “I have seen a Jalapenos Cheese Spread almost yield a Battalion Level NJP once. That ruckus that that little packet of amazingly awesome goodness caused was almost caused a LAV to drive through the CoC.” Ryan said with a laugh, remembering the incident quite fondly. Then Corporal Alexander was sure Modeste and his teams were going to get creamed, but somehow Corporal Modeste had managed to talk his way out of it.

“Yeah, that sounds like my dad….What about you, Ryan? What do want to do in the future?” Ryan smiled. “That is actually pretty funny. I think secretly my dad wants to do the same thing, though I don’t know if he would ever admit it, and mom, well since I turned 18 she had been wondering when I am going to get married and give her Grand babies. Heck, my Sister has been pressuring me to give her nieces and nephews!” Ryan laughed. “But to be honest and to answer your question I don’t know. I mean, up until I found out about the Stargate Program, I was looking to start to settle down, granted, being in CI means I deploy a lot, but still,” Ryan said with a shrug,” I was thinking of maybe doing my 20 and retire. But since I am now a part of this,” he made a sweeping gesture with his hands wincing slightly from the pain, “I can’t even imagine trying to go back to the regular Marine Corps. We are on another planet, in another galaxy!” He shook his head and leaned back against the rock. “I don’t know. I would like to find someone that I could at least talk to about my experiences. I always hated when mom or dad asked me what I was up to I had to be vague or tell them classified.” He said with a shrug before turning his head to take in Izzy. "What about you? What do you want for the future?"

Izzy Stevens