Drabble #18: Fissure
Spoilers for: "Trinity"
Set post-"Trinity"

"I don't have time for this, McKay," Elizabeth said tersely as she gathered her things, obviously on her way out of the office.

"I know, I know," he wrung his hands nervously. "But please. Stay. I have to talk to you." He gazed at her hopefully.

"Shouldn't you be out blowing up solar systems?" The comment ran like deadly poison through his veins. Rodney closed his mouth tightly as Elizabeth shouldered past him, frustration and emotion radiating from her. "Go back to your lab, McKay."

The door slid shut behind her.

"I'm sorry," Rodney whispered hoarsely to the empty room.