ext_24975 ([identity profile] valderys.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] crack_van2008-04-29 10:27 pm

DADT, Damyata, Dayadhvam by Trinityofone (R)

Fandom: STARGATE ATLANTIS
Pairing: McKay/Sheppard
Length: Medium
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] trinityofone
Author Website: Tales of an Unreal City
Why this must be read:

Ok, back to the classics :) Trin has again been deservedly recced a bunch of times, but I wanted to wave my hands frantically and point, lookee here! at DDD. It's my favourite of hers and I suspect that's because I love the way the themes are so dark, and yet are handled so well, and there's a fantastic happy ending that just makes me want to punch the air!

In this AU, DADT policy makers have invented a chip that gives an electric shock to anyone who even touches another person of the same sex. It's wonderful seeing Rodney's gradual realisation of actually how apalling this is, and then his determination to do something about it. John's repressed longing and their gradual exploration of each other despite the chip just makes me hold my breath.

He was aware of the controversy surrounding the application of DADT policy to an international expedition — and an international expedition to another galaxy at that — but in the end, it didn't matter. Everyone got the chip, or they didn't go.

DADT, Damyata, Dayadhvam
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[identity profile] almightychrissy.livejournal.com 2008-04-29 11:33 pm (UTC)(link)
OH MY GOD, THAT FIC. I reread that all the time. Thanks for reccing it so others can love it too :)

[identity profile] podfic-lover.livejournal.com 2008-04-30 07:02 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, it`s a beautiful, heartbreaking story.

And it`s now also available as a podfic by [livejournal.com profile] jessikast in mp3 (http://jinjurly.com/audio/dadt-damyata-dayadhvam/) and iPod audiobook (http://jinjurly.com/audio/dadt-damyata-dayadhvam-audiobook/) format.