SGA Insta-Rec: Universal Constants

[out_there]

We all know I adore Zelenka, right? (And if you don't know that, you're either not into SGA or have never read my LJ before.) I also had a soft spot for Bates (and Kavanagh, but as this story's not about him, that's a useless tidbit of information for you).

Universal Constants manages a Bates-POV that I find very easy to believe -- and very charming, in a restrained, self-disciplined way -- and a very nice view of Zelenka as well.

Also, shower-porn. If there's one thing limitless hot water and Ancient plumbing are good for, it's shower-porn.

Comments

[delurker.livejournal.com]

I love that fic so much! (And why is there not more SGA fic with a sympathetic Bates in it? Woe.)

[out-there.livejournal.com]

*woe* That is the right word for it. I want more fic with a sympathetic Bates. I want fic with an inspiring Caldwell. I want fic with an intelligent Kavanagh.

[delurker.livejournal.com]

Yes! Especially Kavanagh, who really had some important points which needed to be addressed and resolved (which hasn't happened in canon). And I'd love to see Bate's take on season 2. And Caldwell is so interesting, and the power dynamics with Weir are fascinating and also pretty badly handled on the show. But where is the fic? Mysteriously absent.

On the Caldwell side of things, did you read trinityofone's recent fic, Eight Ways John and Rodney Gave Themselves Away (http://www.livejournal.com/users/trinityofone/28247.html)? Caldwell is really cool in that. Alas, it's a short fic, so he's not there for long. (It also has Parrish and Lorne being really cute. :))

[out-there.livejournal.com]

Actually, I hadn't read that, so thanks for pointing it out. It's cute, and everyone is... well, themselves. (And, hee! Lorne/Parrish. Very, very adorable.)