Well, this story had two strikes against it for me initially. I don't read WIP and I don't care for AU. But Fig rec'd it so I decided to go out on a limb and read it. I'm glad I did because it's marvelous.
My main complaints with AU's is that my favorite characters are unrecognizable. But I can picture this Daniel, so hurt, so scared, so vulnerable, yet trying to convince everyone he is an adult who can, and should, participate in decisions about his life. Jack is perfect, too, also hurting but trying to put that aside and help this child.
But my very favorite parts are the Daniel/Teal'c scenes. They are so quietly powerful, so compelling that I did something with this fic that I've only ever done once before. When I finished reading it, I went back and started all over again.
Great, great job! And I cannot wait for more of this mesmerizing story.
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My main complaints with AU's is that my favorite characters are unrecognizable. But I can picture this Daniel, so hurt, so scared, so vulnerable, yet trying to convince everyone he is an adult who can, and should, participate in decisions about his life. Jack is perfect, too, also hurting but trying to put that aside and help this child.
But my very favorite parts are the Daniel/Teal'c scenes. They are so quietly powerful, so compelling that I did something with this fic that I've only ever done once before. When I finished reading it, I went back and started all over again.
Great, great job! And I cannot wait for more of this mesmerizing story.