Land ho

[dr_macgregor]

Rae smiled at John. He seemed so at ease, carrying the cooler to the beach. How he'd gotten the Athosians to build a small dock here, she'd never know, but it was perfect. She carried some of the folding deck chairs from the boat while Rodney brought the umbrellas. A small glance of concern at John confirmed her worry as Rodney headed for dry

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[lt_col_sheppard]

John grins easily, lashes flicking to the side for a moment, casting long shadows on his cheeks as he glances over at Rae and Rodney again.

"you know I wouldn't let anything hurt you, Radek...you know I'd never put you in danger. I just want to.....I want to share this with you. I want you to feel what I feel."

He pulls Radek to his feet and digs in his pockets, the tags making a familiar clanking sound in his hand. It wouldn't do to lose them all in the water.

"had these made--did most of it myself, actually--we don't exactly keep tag blanks around as a general rule. You don't have to wear them all the time, but if you ever go offworld, whether it's with me or with any of the other teams, I want you to wear them ok?"

John steps forward, brows raised, and holds the chain up over Radek's head, almost asking permission. As the tags turn in the bright sun, the engraving on each side stands out in stark relief.

Front:
R. Zelenka
3 21 67
Atlantis base



Back:
Birthplace:
Czech Republic, Earth
blood type: AB+

[engineer_radek]

Radek smiled at John. "I know." He leaned up to kiss John then settled back on his heels.

He stares at John in shock as he reveals the tags. Nodding dumbly, Radek ducked his head for John to put the tags around his neck. He inspects them when John lets go and isn't ashamed of the tears that cloud his vision. "Oh."

After a minute, Radek looks up at John and smiles brightly. "Promise, miláčku. Thank you."