We Cannot Live Within by Trakkie (NC17)

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Show: SGA
Rec Category: Sheppard/McKay
Characters: John Sheppard, Rodney McKay
Pairing: Sheppard/McKay
Het/Slash/Gen: Slash
Warning: none
Author on LJ: trakkie
Author's Website: none
Link: We Cannot Live Within

Why this must be read:

A very unique take on the "Ancient device" plot type. Rodney touches something he shouldn't have, and now everyone sees him differently. They see what attracts them or comforts them the most. Yet, Sheppard sees him just the way he is, scars and all. I really like how this fic explores the idea that Sheppard likes Rodney for himself, with no embellishments or add-ons. You'll just want to huggle Rodney after reading how his self image takes a beating, thinking how everyone is going to react when the device wears off and they see him for who he really is. At least he's got his John for when that happens. The man who loves him for himself, sarcasm, slight pudge, and all. :)

Story Summary: John grinned. "So McKay's attractive to everyone?"

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Evening the Odds, by Cleo the Muse (G)

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Rec Category: Gen
Characters: Colonel Reynolds
Het/Slash/Gen: Gen
Warnings: none
Author on LJ: cleothemuse
Author's Website: cleothemuse_fic
Link: Evening the Odds

Why This Must Be Read: Reynolds fic! Who writes fic about Reynolds, one of the more enjoyable minor characters at the SGC? Cleo does, in this charming, deprecating character sketch in which Reynolds muses over the chain of events that led to his position as leader of SG-3. From our first encounter with him in Touchstone to that fateful meeting with Arrom on Vis Uban, here is an entertaining look at Colonel Reynolds and his own version of beating the odds!

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