The Daily Grind (by Kristen999) (G)
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stargateficrecShow: SGA
Rec Category: "Drama" - which I'm interpreting creatively.
Characters: Teyla Emmagan, Rodney McKay, John Sheppard, Ronon Dex
Categories: Gen
Warnings: Nil
Author on DW:kristen999
Author's Website: See the AO3
Link: The Daily Grind on AO3
Why This Must Be Read: This isn't high drama, but it's a wonderful slice of life as we follow a post-abdominal-surgery John after the rescue of Teyla and her baby from Michael, in a hiatus when Carter's been recalled to Earth and John has to step up as leader of the expedition. The dramas are the day to day alarms and crises of the Atlantis base, with John struggling to cope despite really needing another few days in bed. Lorne's in much the same boat, but luckily John has his team to rally around and support him. Kristen puts in some great, realistic details about the actual running of the military aspect of the base, and it's an excellent read.
The news that Colonel Carter wasn't returning spread like wildfire in mere hours according to scuttlebutt. John wouldn’t know; he’d been in surgery when the news hit. Being well admired by both military and the civilian population is rare; the sudden change without the proper preparation is like an earthquake, the shockwaves reverberating down the chain of command from those in the kitchen and supply rooms to the gate team leaders.
There's a reason for a thirty-day SOP for leadership transitions.
“The IOA are idiots. Way to reward your people,” Rodney mumbles, stripping layers from a piece of toast. “Remind me not to be too successful next time.”
That's hard to imagine. Rodney's ego and IQ won't allow him not to give over a 110% to any task.
“I'm sure her next command will be rewarding,” John finds himself saying, hating how much it sounds like he's toeing the company line.
Then again. That’s his job right now.
Rec Category: "Drama" - which I'm interpreting creatively.
Characters: Teyla Emmagan, Rodney McKay, John Sheppard, Ronon Dex
Categories: Gen
Warnings: Nil
Author on DW:
kristen999 Author's Website: See the AO3
Link: The Daily Grind on AO3
Why This Must Be Read: This isn't high drama, but it's a wonderful slice of life as we follow a post-abdominal-surgery John after the rescue of Teyla and her baby from Michael, in a hiatus when Carter's been recalled to Earth and John has to step up as leader of the expedition. The dramas are the day to day alarms and crises of the Atlantis base, with John struggling to cope despite really needing another few days in bed. Lorne's in much the same boat, but luckily John has his team to rally around and support him. Kristen puts in some great, realistic details about the actual running of the military aspect of the base, and it's an excellent read.
The news that Colonel Carter wasn't returning spread like wildfire in mere hours according to scuttlebutt. John wouldn’t know; he’d been in surgery when the news hit. Being well admired by both military and the civilian population is rare; the sudden change without the proper preparation is like an earthquake, the shockwaves reverberating down the chain of command from those in the kitchen and supply rooms to the gate team leaders.
There's a reason for a thirty-day SOP for leadership transitions.
“The IOA are idiots. Way to reward your people,” Rodney mumbles, stripping layers from a piece of toast. “Remind me not to be too successful next time.”
That's hard to imagine. Rodney's ego and IQ won't allow him not to give over a 110% to any task.
“I'm sure her next command will be rewarding,” John finds himself saying, hating how much it sounds like he's toeing the company line.
Then again. That’s his job right now.
