Fic: Most of the Time... (Keller/McKay, PG)

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Title: Most of the Time…
Author: darsynia
Recipient: argosy
Pairing: Jennifer Keller/Rodney McKay
Rating: PG
Length: 4,500 words, thereabouts.
Summary: Your request is honestly the best summary I could offer-I’d like to think I got as close as I could! A happy, wacky adventure would be perfect-perhaps dealing with unexplored aspects of Atlantis? Even though I'd

Comments

[flubber2kool]

First I am grateful to argosy for asking for this as I am one who loves the Jennifer/Rodney rel.

I also love the story and the way that the characters are portrayed. Its is a sweet story. I think that the characters a true to the way that I feel they come over in the show. I also like the John as big brother to Rodney as that is the way that I have always seen him.

The ending is so sweet too and soooo Rodney. The only problem is that the link for blue-green nebula seems to be broken as the page wasn't found.

But apart from that it was a sweet story. Thanks.

[darsynia]

Thank you--sorry about the nebula at first! Thanks for telling me, though, we fixed it thanks to your catching the link!

I also like the John as big brother to Rodney as that is the way that I have always seen him.

While I definitely ship them too, the thing I've always loved about John and Rodney are their strong, strong friendship that shines through everything. I really wanted to have John be Rodney's advocate, and I'm glad that came through! Thanks again.

[argosy]

Oh hurray, this was so lovely. Your Jennifer voice is just wonderful. And your Rodney--who's not quite sure how to relate to someone he really likes. ♥ I think what I enjoy the most about this story is how much Rodney and Jennifer like each other. They are well-suited and they really seem to enjoy each other.

And John watching out for Rodney is love. ♥

I really like how you dealt with the does-Jennifer-like-him-the-way-he-is-or-does-she-want-to-change-him question(an issue that has been, um, troubling fandom). The question is really, 'does Rodney like himself the way he is,' and the answer is yes, most of the time--and therefore so does Jennifer. She wants him to be happy. What a lovely give and take they have

[darsynia]

Yay! I'm so, so glad you liked it! I was excited when I saw that it was you I had the assignment for, because I think we both have the same level of 'okay, I just LOVE this, but I still love John and Rodney, too.' I really wanted to... not so much 'fix' the perceptions that I think they portrayed so poorly on the show itself, but more... show the stuff that I think was going on behind the scenes. I honestly think it's less about Jennifer wanting to change Rodney than genuinely thinking that his being so socially inept sometimes is exactly why he is so grouchy and antisocial at times.

Your comments made my day when I read then at first, and still do (I've gone back to read them again and again!); I also think I'd love to write more about that room, it was really fun to dream up! Thanks again for your request and your kind words!

[astridv]

I really like the way your wrote the relationship. I'm happy that argosy asked for this pairing. :)

[darsynia]

Thank you! It was a really great request to make into something tangible :)

[fenchurch1]

'McKay’s not the nicest person in Atlantis, but he’s Rodney, and I like him the way he is.” He paused. “Do you?'

This was a perfect line! It's the question we McSheppers are asking, although I have to admit that I do like Keller and I like McKeller too (shh... don't tell anyone...). Given Keller's potted history in an earlier episode, when she talked about skipping years and being a child prodigy, I can see them having a shared background and understanding. That you allowed Sheppard to care too was just cool.

Also the finding of a magical hologram/lab was beautiful. All in all, I really liked this - thank you.

[darsynia]

Hee! I'm so pleased you liked that part! I really can see John getting that look on his face when he asks her, too.

I have to admit that I do like Keller and I like McKeller too (shh... don't tell anyone...)

There's a small club of us! *cheers* Seriously, though, I wanted to keep the spirit of what the show was trying to do with them but to show that little bit extra. Thanks so much for letting me know you liked it, and I totally agree with you: there's a lot the two of them have in common.

[jessnick05]

This was very sweet. I like your Jennifer a lot - capable and sweet, but not always doing/saying the right thing, and I loved her clear affection for Atlantis and Rodney. This new room they found in Atlantis was very cool too.

This exchange:
“Are you happy the way you are?”
...
“Most of the time,” Rodney said truthfully.
“Then, I like you the way you are-” Jennifer responded, sliding her free hand into his. “Most of the time.”
was perfect and made me laugh. That's true of all relationships, I think. :)

[darsynia]

Thank you muchly! I was realizing that I used to think that my husband was standoffish, somewhat rude, and kind of arrogant when I didn't know him as well as I do now. It was very easy to relate to Jennifer making that realization of her own. Granted, Rodney is those things more often than my hubby was, but he's not always unhappy.

I really appreciate your comment, thanks again!