Rec Category: Teal'c and Daniel friendship
Pairing: none
Categories: Teal'c and Daniel friendship, Teal'c, Daniel Jackson, gen, character study
Warnings: none
Author on LJ: sistermu
Author's Website: unknown
Link: Politics

Why This Must Be Read:Teal'c spent eight years trying to free his people, only to see the Jaffa Council descend into petty squabbling and self-interest in the wake of all his sacrifice. If (like me) you were frustrated by the Jaffa storyline in S9-10, then this ficlet is definitely for you!

When a frustrated Teal'c returns to the SGC after a trying visit to Dakara, Daniel shows up at his door to offer words of empathy and encouragment. The short conversation that follows bespeaks years of friendship and philosophical discussion, as Teal'c and Daniel consider the difficulty of reshaping thought and habit and the challenge of beginnings. With a wry tagline and a light touch, Politics is a lovely look at a friendship that defies expectations and continues to thrive.


Daniel sat on the floor, near the door, sipped his coffee and said, "Go on, kvetch. You'll feel better."

Teal'c growled.

"Did anyone die?"

Pause. "No."

"Anyone maimed this time?"

"No."

"Injured?"

"Three."

"Progress," said Daniel, and sipped his coffee.