Figure-Ground by kuonji (R)

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Show: Stargate Atlantis

Rec Category: Rodney McKay and Ronon Dex Friendship
Characters: Rodney McKay, Ronon Dex
Het/Slash/Gen: Gen
Warning:
Author on LJ: kuonji14
Author's Website: Stargate Atlantis fanfic
Link: Figure-Ground

Why this must be read:
This short fic takes place soon after Ronon comes to Atlantis, and he is still trying to figure out how things work here. When he decides to ask Rodney of all people it gets even more confusing.
The misunderstandings are hilarious (the fic was written for the “culture clash” challenge on sga_flashfic), and in the end there are the first beginnings of mutual understanding (or at least attempts in that direction.)

Summary by the author:
"Does he fuck you?" Ronon asked.

Nothing's Fair in Fifth Grade (even if you skipped it) by Tartanshell (G)

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Show: Stargate Atlantis
Rec Category: Jennifer Keller
Characters: Jennifer Keller
Warning: none
Het/Slash/Gen: gen
Author on LJ: tartanshell
Author's Website: Tartanshell's Fanfic Index
Link: Nothing's Fair in Fifth Grade (even if you skipped it)

Why this must be read: A wonderfully evocative Jennifer Keller fic that takes place during her childhood years. There is something very compelling about the way this is written. The characterization of young Jennifer is fascinating and a great addition to canon. I really enjoyed reading it!

The summer before seventh grade, Jennifer has a lot to learn. (1775 words)