Fic: When I Sorrow Most (McKay/Sheppard, NC-17)

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Title: When I Sorrow Most
Author: the_cephalopod
Recipient: sheafrotherdon
Pairing: McKay/Sheppard
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: ~55,000 words
Warnings: Angst, but I can guarantee a happy ending.
Spoilers: Set early in season 3, so nothing for anything recent.
Author's notes: Happy Christmas Cate! Thank you for your lovely multi-optioned prompt; I tried to encompass as much as possible - I hope you enjoy! Many thanks to my amazing betas - you know who you are - and to moonlettuce and alyse for organising such a wonderful fic exchange!

Summary: "Hey," John said, trying to lighten the tone a little. "The IOA are getting better," he said, reaching across the bed to flick the little Canadian flag on Rodney's jacket before nodding his head towards Ronon and Teyla.

"Yes, well, I suppose so," Rodney sniffed. "It's not as if they could do without me, anyway."

"Or indeed any of us," Teyla added with a smile.

"Well, I hope you all realise that our success is entirely down to the exceptional talent and expertise of your team leader," John said.

"Oh, yes, of course," Rodney replied sarcastically. "We'd be nothing without you."

When I Sorrow Most

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Comments

[sgamadison.livejournal.com]

I simply *adored* this story. I loved the fact that you used Science and the Team to such great effect and that we got to see how other members of the expedition contributed in their own ways as well. The changing tenses and POV were also highly effective in pulling us into the story and keeping the reader perched on the edge of the seat to find out what happened next. And what an epic! I don't think this story could have been told in such depth without being this long, and I'm so glad that you took the time to tell it in such rich detail.

I particularly loved the scenes between Rodney and John where John realizes that though *everything* has changed, nothing has changed as well, and they can still snark and function as a team. And I loved the part where they're dragging rescued!John out the door and he's demanding to be given a gun, that he's just fine...too, too perfect!

What a terrific story!

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You already know how much I appreciated your support throughout writing this; thank you! *hugs* cep xxx