Fig Newton - Pay No Attention to the Tok'ra Behind the Curtain (G)
Show: SG1
Rec Category: humour, friendship
Characters: Daniel Jackson, Jack O'Neill, Samantha Carter, Teal'c, Anise
Het/Slash/Gen: Gen
Author on LJ: here
Link: Pay No Attention to the Tok'ra Behind the Curtain
Why this must be read: That moment in tangent where Daniel claims (he has reason!!!) to be The Great and Powerful Oz really cries out to be explored... so here it is.
Jack O'Neill isn't the only one with a total weakness for Oz references (see icon :) I literally squealed when Daniel did it, and squealed even louder when I read this story. Not just for the gleeful way the Oz bits are seeded into the world Our Heroes are visiting, the wonderful characterisation (Our Heroes all showing their canon sillier sides - and Teal'c prevaricating is just beautiful), the Munchkins yellow notreallybrickroad, and Daniel's beloved chocolate bars. Because there's My Favourite Tok'ra, too...
Daniel licked his lips. "I asked about the yellow sand on the path," he offered. "Their new ruler lives in the capital city, but he ordered it shortly after he arrived on the planet. It actually leads all the way to the capital, and -"
"Daniel." Jack glared at him.
With his gaze suddenly focused on the cuff of his sleeve, Daniel said rapidly, "They call him Meta Setak."
"Thank you, Daniel. That's very helpful. Could you give us the English version now?"
Daniel actually shuffled his feet a little. "Thgrtnpwrfl," he muttered.
"What was that?"
Teal'c allowed his face to show surprise. "That is, indeed, the right translation?" he asked. "I was sure I had misheard."