Motivation, by Fig Newton (PG)

[braveheartlove]

Show: SG-1
 

Rec Category: Daniel Jackson

Characters: Daniel Jackson

Categories: Gen, Angst

Warnings: NONE

Author's Journal: Dreamwidth

Author's Website: AO3

Link: Motivation

 

Why This Must Be Read:

 

I love pieces like this. Ones that dig deeper into why characters do what they do. This one, put Daniel's story arch on its head, the first time I read it. Even in reading it again just recently, it made me think again. There is a lot here, in just a few lines. That’s a sign of a good story.

 

 

For the first few months, Daniel allows himself the guilty pleasure of enjoying their discoveries of transplanted offshoots of ancient cultures: Mongol, Minoan, Greek, Viking. Egyptian mythology remains most prominent, and Daniel's own specialization in the field proves useful time and time again. It seems like the opportunity of a lifetime to explore these cultures, still untouched by progress or outside influence. But Daniel's unease grows more with every new cultural discovery as he slowly realizes what it all means.

Comments

[fignewton]

What a lovely rec. :) Thanks!

[braveheartlove]

You are very welcome. :)