The Paradox of Tristram Shandy (2/2) (PG)

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Title: The Paradox of Tristram Shandy (2/2)
Author: paradise_city
Beta: Many thanks to leaper182 for her excellent beta work and invaluable QL knowledge.
Characters: Sam, Al, John, Rodney gen
Rating: PG
Spoilers: For SGA's "Trinity" (02x06).
Written for: jayel_fox, who asked for Trinity: "Every time he thinks he's fixed it, it only gets worse." I also tried to work in her other

Comments

Interesting

[stargatebabe]

I like how Sheppard wouldn't talk. Rodney is totally in character. Good choice of subject/fix in this story.

Perfect!

[jayel_fox]

Oh, wow. This is exactly what I was hoping for and then some! I'd quote my favorite parts, but that'd end up being half the story. I particularly enjoyed the interactions between John and Al in the Waiting Room and how Al tries, honestly, to play on the parallel friendships/'never leave a man behind' train of thought.

The differences between the microleaps was what I was hoping for with the Trinity prompt. I was surprised you had it be Sam all the way to the transporter, but it felt right. And the ending for Sam and Al was bittersweet yet hopeful. This was lovely. Thank you.

Also? Your Ziggy rocks. :-)

Re: Perfect!

[paradise_city]

Sorry my comment's so late--it was finals time. Anyway, I'm glad you liked this. I hope it was an enjoyable read and that it really was what you were looking for.

I was surprised you had it be Sam all the way to the transporter, but it felt right. And the ending for Sam and Al was bittersweet yet hopeful.

I wasn't all that sure about keeping Sam as long as I did, but I wrote that last bit out of order and I liked the dialogue so I hung on to it. And I hope I didn't overstep my bounds by tying things up so neatly with Sam's return. It was another bit of paralleling I couldn't resist.

Hope I was able to help make this a fun exchange for you. :)

[percysowner]

Great take on Trinity. I love the repeats unitl they get it right. And I love the fact that eventually Sam gets home

[blue_underwing]

I know it's been said, but I love the repeating, and you did a great job with the Sheppard not talking. Good job! :)

[scififreak]

I really liked this! Especially the end when it's obvious that they'll all have their happy ending someday. It was all very believable IMO. Though, I wonder...will Sam remember Rodney and John? Cause that would be so awesome in a full circle-y way.