This was absolutely awesome. I loved Daedalus Variations, and I'm so glad to see Sobol and the rest of her crew, as well as the very AU dragon!verse. I totally mainlined this story last night (way past my bedtime) because I couldn't stop reading. Very realistic nasty Ancient device used well for the plot, and some great (and gory) visuals. Loved Jeannie and Kawalsky, and John being his impulsive self, and Rodney even trapped in dragon form. Thank you!