Barren, by Random (PG-13)

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Rec Category: Daniel Jackson
Pairing: none
Categories: Daniel Jackson, gen, character study, drama, Jack and Daniel friendship, episode related
Warnings: none
Author on LJ: randomfreshink
Author's Website: Random at All Daniel Fic
Link: Barren

Why This Must Be Read: Written with Random's usual sharp edge and innate understanding of the charaters, Barren gives us post-Absolute Power Daniel, faced with the struggle to define integrity. Which ethical choice is the right one: to hide or destroy a record of technological data with the potential to be deadly, or to disseminate knowledge, no matter the risk?

Daniel's POV is rich with his grounding in archeology and linguistics, and the bleak backdrop of loss and desolation is stark against the powerful, almost wordless communication between Jack and Daniel. And while Daniel may not wholly accept it, it's Jack - and the team at his back - that will always make the difference.

Disclaimer: I got to beta this. ::tries not to look smug::



"Y'know the phrase--knowledge for knowledge's sake?"

"Yeah?" Jack said, the word drawn out long.

Letting out a breath, Daniel turned to face him. Jack's stare hung onto him with the heft of Jack's stillness behind it. Daniel fought not to lick his lips again. "I'm not sure I believe that anymore."