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crack_van2008-01-30 11:06 am
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Letter of Credence by Evangeline (PG-13)
Fandom: STARGATE ATLANTIS
Pairing: Sheppard/McKay
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of_evangeline
Author Website: tea for the wayfaring
Why this must be read: I have a fondness for back-on-Earth stories, and this remains one of my favourites. It's more serious than some - Rodney and John are in Toronto, awaiting the results of an inquiry, and this time it's Rodney who's convinced he won't be allowed to return to Atlantis. In fact, he's so positive that everyone has finally turned on him, finally seen all his faults and weaknesses, that he can't see what's right in front of him: namely John Sheppard, patiently being there and waiting for Rodney to notice.
It's a lovely story about friendship (and the beginnings of more), and how we truly can be our own worst enemies. Plus there's a chocolate ferris wheel, which always makes me smile.
Sheppard took a swig as the Leafs goalie blocked a shot. "Another round? Shouldn't we try to stay a little sober for the shopping we still need to do?"
Rodney gave him an odd look. "I ordered onion rings."
John gave up and downed the rest of his pint. He said nothing when the waiter showed up with more drinks.
They were walking straight lines by the time they set out again. There was a pet store a couple of blocks from the grocery, which John pointedly ignored. He'd realized at some point during the meal that McKay took offence to the idea of replacing his lost pet, and he was proud of arriving at the revelation. Even Rodney was capable of having soft spots, apparently.
They needed all their hands for the food anyway since it was imperative they tried every new kind of snack that had been invented since they left. Rodney insisted on fruits as well, and in the end he bought a van to get all their groceries home.
"You made me wait an hour to get an SUV?" John tried to sound irritated but really he thought it was cool how they could just do that. Suddenly, he lit up. "I want a Hummer."
"Of course you do," Rodney huffed as he hefted a bucket of apples into the trunk. "Help me with these."
John crossed his arms and leaned. "Why can't I get a Hummer?"
"Because you're going back!" Rodney snapped. The bag of kettle corn chips he was holding exploded in his hands and he cursed quietly as he dusted himself off, keeping his eyes down so as not to meet those of the onlookers. "Pass me the other bags."
John did so without a word.
Read the Story / Feedback the Author: Letter of Credence
Pairing: Sheppard/McKay
Author on LJ:
of_evangelineAuthor Website: tea for the wayfaring
Why this must be read: I have a fondness for back-on-Earth stories, and this remains one of my favourites. It's more serious than some - Rodney and John are in Toronto, awaiting the results of an inquiry, and this time it's Rodney who's convinced he won't be allowed to return to Atlantis. In fact, he's so positive that everyone has finally turned on him, finally seen all his faults and weaknesses, that he can't see what's right in front of him: namely John Sheppard, patiently being there and waiting for Rodney to notice.
It's a lovely story about friendship (and the beginnings of more), and how we truly can be our own worst enemies. Plus there's a chocolate ferris wheel, which always makes me smile.
Sheppard took a swig as the Leafs goalie blocked a shot. "Another round? Shouldn't we try to stay a little sober for the shopping we still need to do?"
Rodney gave him an odd look. "I ordered onion rings."
John gave up and downed the rest of his pint. He said nothing when the waiter showed up with more drinks.
They were walking straight lines by the time they set out again. There was a pet store a couple of blocks from the grocery, which John pointedly ignored. He'd realized at some point during the meal that McKay took offence to the idea of replacing his lost pet, and he was proud of arriving at the revelation. Even Rodney was capable of having soft spots, apparently.
They needed all their hands for the food anyway since it was imperative they tried every new kind of snack that had been invented since they left. Rodney insisted on fruits as well, and in the end he bought a van to get all their groceries home.
"You made me wait an hour to get an SUV?" John tried to sound irritated but really he thought it was cool how they could just do that. Suddenly, he lit up. "I want a Hummer."
"Of course you do," Rodney huffed as he hefted a bucket of apples into the trunk. "Help me with these."
John crossed his arms and leaned. "Why can't I get a Hummer?"
"Because you're going back!" Rodney snapped. The bag of kettle corn chips he was holding exploded in his hands and he cursed quietly as he dusted himself off, keeping his eyes down so as not to meet those of the onlookers. "Pass me the other bags."
John did so without a word.
Read the Story / Feedback the Author: Letter of Credence