TEAL'C

O'Neill kneels in the dirt as the message comes through.

Twelve survivors.

That is indeed good news.

O'Neill hesitates and I know what is coming before the words leave his mouth

His voice does not betray him as he questions Colonel Reynolds, but his reaction to the answer does.

It is subtle, but obvious.

I sympathize, but this is not the time for personal feelings.

Later, perhaps, we may grieve or rejoice, but now is a time for action.

When O'Neill stands after only a second, I am relieved.

Though it is difficult, he soldiers on.

As do we all.