.-.- --- -. -. . .-.- - .. --- -. by mad_maudlin (PG)

[danceswithgary]

Rec Category: Rodney McKay
Pairing: None
Category: Hurt-Comfort, Friendship
Warning: None
Author on LJ: mad_maudlin
Author's Website:
Link: .-.- --- -. -. . .-.- - .. --- -.

Why This Must Be Read:

Rodney ends up deaf and blind after an offworld mission and must depend on the few people who know Morse code to communicate. The author immediately brings the reader into Rodney's space with descriptions based on Rodney's remaining senses and his internal processing as he tries to help solve his problem with the device inhibiting his sight and hearing.

I thought the difference between how Zelenka, Sheppard, and Keller communicate via Morse code was an especially interesting detail, as well as how Ronon and Teyla find their own way to keep Rodney connected to the world. By the end of the story, Rodney has a new appreciation of his friends and teammates.

( Excerpt )

Down to Earth by yolsaffbridge (R)

[danceswithgary]

Rec Category: John Sheppard
Pairing: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Category: Angst, First Time, Hurt-Comfort
Warning: Slash
Author on LJ: yolsaffbridge
Author's Website: http://www.merples.com
Link: Down to Earth

Why This Must Be Read:

This story explores how John might handle the loss of his ATA gene. Although he's not the only one on Atlantis who's suddenly missing the ability to interface with Ancient technology, he seems to be the least able to handle it. No longer able to operate the chair to protect the city, let alone fly his beloved puddlejumpers, first he withdraws, then he turns to Rodney for solace. John's self-absorption and selfishness play heavily in this story; he's human and flawed and makes mistakes that need to be forgiven.

( Excerpt )