Hazardous Duty, by Tenaya (PG-13)

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Rec Category: Humor

Pairing: OC/OC
Category: humor, gen, Daniel Jackson, sg-1
Warning: some innuendo
Author on LJ: Tenaya
Author's Website: Tenaya at AO3
Link: Hazardous Duty

Why This Must Be Read: Daniel, on a dig with SG-3, is taken aback by out-of-character behavior by the Marines. Once he discovers the real truth behind their actions, poor Daniel isn't quite sure whether to laugh or cringe. At least Jack's expectations were literally right on the money!

This is one of those real gems: a humor fic which is neither a parody or OTT, but rather a look at everyday life in the SGC and the inherent humor of the bizarre culture clashes between Marine, archeologist, and the SGC as a whole. It's a pleasure to read a scene that the reader could easily picture taking place on the show itself. Daniel's earnest willingness to help out fits right into the expectations of the two Marines who set up the entire scenario, but it's Jack's casual assumptions that hit the highest note for me.

Daniel helping two Marines break the regs is fun enough, but French-kissing the bride...? Priceless. Especially when it's on her terms!

He was on his way back into camp when Colonel Sanchez suddenly appeared in front of him. Startled, Daniel couldn't stop himself from jumping back a half a step.

Sanchez stared at him, his expression unreadable. "Jackson."

"Yes?" Daniel snapped, a little irritated by the melodrama. "Is there something you want?" He had no idea what Sanchez was up to but he was tired by the head game of "Intimidate The Civilian."

"You married two of my Marines today."

"Oh." Well, maybe Sanchez had a reason to be melodramatic. He wondered how much trouble he and Lewis and Clark could be in. Well, no use trying to hide anything. "Um…. It's not legal, you know."

Sanchez's swept a glance slowly over Daniel from head to toe to head again. His eyes narrowed. "After you performed this wedding, did you french the bride in front of her husband?"

Daniel's eyebrows shot straight to his bangs. "Oh, well, that's…I mean…I—"

"Cut the crap, Jackson. I just want to hear a yes or a no. Was there a kiss immediately after the wedding that involved tongues? That's what frenching is, Jackson."

Sanchez's tone had ventured into condescending, and that hit one of Daniel's buttons. He disliked it when Jack took that tone with him and while he had to accept it from Jack, he sure as hell didn't have to take it from Sanchez. "Yes," he said, his annoyance making him brash.

Comments

Frakkin' Brilliant

[katelennon.livejournal.com]

I am so, so glad that you recc'd this story. It is, the funniest thing I've read in a really, really long time. Not to mention totally in character for Daniel, Jack and T. Kudos!

Re: Frakkin' Brilliant

[sg-fignewton.livejournal.com]

Glad you enjoyed it! And can't you just see T calling Daniel a "sweetie"? :)