Pros and Cons, by Scribe (PG)

[sg-fignewton.livejournal.com]

Rec Category: Daniel Jackson

Pairing: none
Categories: Daniel Jackson, Jack O’Neill, Jack and Daniel friendship, gen, humor, episode related
Warnings: non-sexual nudity
Author on LJ: sg1scribe 
Author's Website: Daniel's Diaries
Link: Pros and Cons

Why This Must Be Read: In this fun little fic, part of Scribe’s infamous Shower Series, Jack and Daniel continue their discussion from New Order. Is it worth it for Jack to become The Man? Ranging from humor to poignancy and back again, Jack and Daniel discuss the pros and cons of not only promotions, but private shower rooms, being left behind, deoderants, and the perils of allowing Sam on their respective Asgard ships.

A little fluffy, a little damp, and very, very Jack and Daniel. Pros and Cons is a story you’re sure to enjoy.

"So that has to be a pro, right?" Daniel called.

Jack lathered the gel across his body, working up a rich, thick foam that he then smoothed down his hips and legs. "Well," he said slowly, breathing in the exotic perfume. "I'm not sure about that."

He rinsed off, and then reached for his shampoo. Something else hit his foot. Another bottle. With a smile he scooped it up. Daniel was something of a shampoo snob too. This was a virtually pristine bottle of shampoo from some English hairdressing saloon that Daniel claimed was absolutely the only decent shampoo ever made. He glanced at his own almost empty bottle of Walmart shampoo. It was over a year old. The label was virtually worn away, and the plastic top was pretty much glued into place with dried out shampoo. It occurred to him that he hadn't actually bought any new shampoo since Daniel's return from Oma De Snatch Away.

"Actually, I think it's a con," he said, as he helped himself to Daniel's shampoo and then kicked the bottle back under the cubicle.

"You do?"

"Yeah. I think I'd kinda miss showering down here."

Daniel snorted. "That head sucking thing must've left permanent brain damage. You like being in here with the lingering aroma of sweaty marines and dirty socks?"

"Camaraderie, Daniel. I'd miss the camaraderie."

"Ah," said Daniel. "That."

Comments

[aizjanika.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks for the rec. I've read this story several times in the past, but not for a long while. When I saw the rec, I couldn't resist reading it again. :-)

[sg-fignewton.livejournal.com]

I love rereading an old friend! Glad you liked it. :)