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This Has Happened Before by soapbox_solo38 (Strange New Worlds & Alien Geography Challenge)

Jul 16, 2007 20:40

“I still do not understand why you continue to do this,” Teyla repeated with a frown. She sat with her back against the bars of their prison, crouched on the shelf in a ball that said more than anything else she had reached the point of defeat, of breaking. The fact that her P90 still dangled from her fingers only meant that she hadn’t been able to ( Read more... )

challenge: strange new worlds & alien ge, author: soapbox_solo38

Comments 6

cupidsbow July 17 2007, 04:06:34 UTC

Oh, wow. A river dragon! Awesome.

soapbox_solo38 July 18 2007, 21:48:40 UTC

Thanks. :)

kassrachel July 17 2007, 20:05:49 UTC

Lovely!

soapbox_solo38 July 18 2007, 21:49:19 UTC

Thank you!

iadorespike July 17 2007, 21:01:00 UTC

I read this last night and didn't comment right then. Frankly - I wasn't sure exactly what to say. I've given it some thought since then. I think your John characterization works for me - the whole playful whilst plotting and planning, but your Teyla...hmmm - I find her just too negative and harsh. It may just be my *squishy* feelings about Teyla - I'm not sure. I just don't see her giving up the way you show her here.

You have her berating John for not trying to find a way out of their situation and, practically in the next breath, saying that they'll be dead soon. I guess I'm curious as to where you're coming from with her attitude. Of course, it is fanfic, so it just may be what *you* wanted for her in this fic. If it's from eps, though...I'm just not seeing it.

I did still like the story, and I love that John charmed a *river dragon* into saving them. :) The whole Pegasus Galaxy loves John's gene. :D Very cute.

Thanks,

Anna

soapbox_solo38 July 18 2007, 23:11:29 UTC

Thank you for your honesty. I knew I had John right, but you're correct- my Teyla is different from the standard/canon one. This was written with the idea that it was her first mission after being captured and used by the Wraith at some point. The ordeal and it's aftermath have turned her bitter, angry. She's trying to cope but being stuck in a 'prison' again and the lack of trust John + others have in her hasn't helped. Anyway, that's where I came from with her attitude.

The ATA gene is like the master key card to the universe; he can get anything he wants, except for a turkey sandwich. :D

Thanks for reading!