Trading Blows, by ALC Punk

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Sam and Teal’c have shared a special connection since that moment in COTG when he gravely surrended his staff weapon on the SGC ramp. So I’m very honored to present a month’s worth of Sam and Teal’c friendship recs.

Rec Category: Sam and Teal’c friendship

Pairing: none

Categories: Sam and Teal’c friendship, Samantha Carter, Teal’c, gen, vignette, character study

Warnings: none, unless you really dislike white text on a black background

Author on LJ: unknown

Author's Website: ALC Punks’s Stargate stories

Link: Trading Blows

 

Why This Must Be Read: Snappy and breathless, without quarter, ALC Punk gives Sam and Teal’c in early S1, sparring physically on the mat, and verbally as they talk about Daniel, and forgiveness, and the concept of a rock and a hard place.

 

There’s an inherent respect, but it’s also pointed and honest and very, very real. And it’s Sam and Teal’c to the core.

 

“I hate to cut this short, Teal'c, but I promised General Hammond I'd have some things on his desk in an hour."

"And I must hold conversation with O'Neill regarding the 'get-together' he has planned for this weekend."

Sam chuckled, "Thank you, for this."

"It was a pleasure sparring with you, Captain Carter."

And she knew he meant more than the exchange of blows. She stepped off the mat, and winced. "Same time tomorrow, Teal'c? I could use some more running around the mat. The Colonel thinks I'm too soft."

"I do not believe he has said any such thing, Captain Carter." He moved to follow her, "But I shall endeavor to, as you say, 'run you around the mat' tomorrow."

"Thanks." She smiled and headed for the door. Her head hurt, she had bruises down one side, and she was pretty sure her cheek was going to swell beautifully. But they didn't do this often, and she kind of wished that weren't true.