Fault Lines by Greyias (PG-13)

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Rec Category: John Sheppard & Rodney McKay friendship

Pairing: none
Category: gen, hurt/comfort, angst
Warning: none
Author on LJ: greyias
Author's Website: Shades of Grey
Link: Fault Lines

Why This Must Be Read:
Great banter, a wonderful Sheppard voice, and delicious Rodney h/c make for a thoroughly enjoyable read. I don't usually care for first person in fanfic, but Greyias's John voice is so spot-on that the story wouldn't be nearly as successful in a different POV. It's set in fifth season, post-"The Shrine," and the John-Rodney relationship here is an evolved, solid friendship - the guys don't talk much about their feelings, but they understand each other well enough that they don't need to. Still, they've got some issues to work out, and this story handles that with a deft touch that's not overly light, but never too heavy for the characters.