Two Cigarettes by sloanesomething (PG-13)

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Fandom: BATTLESTAR GALACTICA 2003
Pairing: Helo/Kara, Helo/Boomer
Author on LJ: sloanesomething
Author Website: same
Why this must be read: It's the casual intimacy between Helo and Kara, two seasoned frak-buddies, and how this contrasts against Helo's growing professional and personal relationship with rookie Boomer that makes this fic a must-read. The way that sloanesomething leads up to the events of the mini-series gives the Helo/Boomer pairing a touching connection while at the same time fleshing out the details of how the shipmates' friendships developed.

He knows before he walks into Adama’s office, but he still winces a little when he sees her. She looks shorter when she’s standing at attention.

“Lieutenant Agathon, this is your pilot, Lieutenant Valerii, callsign Boomer.”

He shakes her hand.

In the hall, she says, “This is my first post.”

Helo laughs. “This is a decommissioned ship. No worries.”

She cracks half a smile. “Right.”

“So, where are you from?”

“We don’t have to be friends,” she says quickly.

He’s not sure if she’s kidding.

“You play Triad?”

“Badly.”

“Then welcome to the Galactica,” he says, and she laughs.

Two Cigarettes