halfamoon | picspam: Vala in SG-1's "The Ties that Bind" (Reply)

For my first

halfamoon post of the year, I present a picspam from one of my very favorite episodes of anything, ever: Stargate SG-1's Season 9 episode "The Ties that Bind," featuring one Vala Maldoran.

I was going to put in my own snarky commentary, but I couldn't think of anything better than the actual banter from the episode. Enjoy!

"Came to see me off? That's sweet."
"Well, we've been through a lot together, and I just wanted to come here myself and make sure you were thoroughly searched."

"This is a little keepsake, something to remember you by."
"This is a priceless artifact."
"As priceless as the memories we share."
"..."
"Can't blame a girl for trying."
"Yeah, I can."

"Miss me?"

"How dare you assume that I acquired those bracelets through anything but honest means? I may have a less than perfect reputation, but I--"
"You told me you stole them."
"Did I?"
"Yes."
"Oh."

"Tell you what, these outfits make a bold statement. You don't reckon Landry's gonna make us work 'em into the rotation, do you?"
"Let's see, camo force greens and undercover rawhides. It's got a nice ring to it."

"Vala, you cowardly, back-stabbing, sore excuse for a woman. How've you been?"
"Inargo, you filthy, double-talking slug. Nice to see you too."
"Obviously, they used to date."

"Coincidentally, around the same time you made your gracious donation, the shrine's most precious relic, the Navanna Crystal, mysteriously disappeared."
"No!"
"Yes. It is shocking the depths some people will plumb."

"Daniel, do you have one of these 'credit cards'?"
"Yes, I do. And no, you can't."

"What the hell are you doing here?"
"Isn't this my room?"
"No, your room is across the hall, with the guard in front of it."
"Ah, yes. They do all rather look alike, don't they? Anyway, since I'm here, shall we make the best of it?"

"I'm sorry. Okay? I'm sorry. Sometimes I just -- I forget what you've been through. If you've actually been through any of that. Are you messing with me?"
"Is it working?"

"It's just all so amusing, isn't it? Only an idiot would assume that this backwater of a planet was safe because you have a few ships with decent shield technology. You don't look like an idiot to me. So, I have to assume that the reason why you would want to build more ships is like other men, you like big machines with big engines that fire big missiles because you have a deep-seated need to overcompensate for your own shortcomings."
"Excuse me?"
"See, she knows what I mean."
"I think a short recess would be a good idea."
"I'm done here anyway."

"Daniel, why don't you let me do it?"
"I can do it, just do me a favor? I need some help."
"Okay, what?"
"Go to the panel by the rear exit."
"Okay, now what?"
"Stay there, shut up, and let me finish."