Point of Intersection, By Notadate (sixbeforelunch)

[sam_gardener]

Title: Point of Intersection
Author's DWJ/AO3: sixbeforelunch   sixbeforelunch
Categories: Vala Mal Doran, Anise, Freya, Pre-Canon, Tok'ra, Friendship
Warnings: Off-screen character death, off-screen sexual assault and off-screen torture
Author's Webpage/Fic list: sixbeforelunch at Archive of Our Own
Link to story: Point of Intersection

Why this should be read:
In this story Vala is cared for by Anise and Freya immediately after being freed from Quetesh. It's a strange mix of personalities that I would never have thought to put together and the results are both sad and funny. And - an explanation is finally provided for Anise's unusual wardrobe choices.

"Of all the amoral former hosts I've spent time with, I wanted to kill you the least."

The explosion is small and contained. Anise's reaction less so.

"Are you completely incapable of focusing on your task? Or do you simply enjoy causing destruction?"

"A little of both, I think," Vala says. "I'm bored."

"I've tried to give you things to do."

"I'm still bored. Let me borrow your ship."

"No."

Day 17, Vala has tried and failed twice to steal the cargo ship that is currently my only means of escape should this lab be discovered by the Goa'uld. I suspect it is only a matter of time until she succeeds. I believe I am about to give her what she wants and take her to the nearest stargate.

"I knew you'd see reason."

Day 18, I have decided to discontinue this log as Vala has discovered it and is now following me around, mimicking it.

"Day 19, Anise has finally given in and is taking me to a stargate."

"Stop that."

"She has proved to be a tough one to crack, but through skilled application of psychological tricks, I've succeeded in manipulating her."

"Shut up right now or I will jettison you into space."

She's got you down cold, you know.

"Shut up."

"I didn't say anything."

"I was talking to Freya," Anise says through gritted teeth.