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[jendavis]

Title: I Am The Weapon (a.k.a. Miles To Go Before we Sleep Together)
Rating: PG-13 for now, will go up...eventually...
By: Jenda Vis
Spoilers: Oh, all the way through to the bitter end. Seriously. Pretty much every episode.
Fandom: SGA
Pairing: Sheppard/Dex
Genre: Drabbles, Episode Tags
Warnings: Unbetaed AND it's the first thing (well, er, things) I've ever written of my own free will.
Disclaimer: Don't own, don't sue, don't take this too seriously.
Summary: They don't always get along...


22 McKay and Mrs. Miller

He isn't hungry, but there's nothing else to do, and he knows that at times like this, being too far away from the center of the crisis is just as bad as being underfoot in the labs. Teyla is in the gym, leading a bunch of people in meditation, so there is nothing else to do besides wait it out. And eat lunch.

He's listening to the scientists talking over the radio, and would like to take it off, but Sheppard might call him back into action, so he does not. Even if he has to listen to Kavanaugh's voice while he eats.

He runs into Rod- not Rodney, not their McKay, but this stranger with a familiar face, on his way into the mess. With all the destruction-of-the-universe stuff that is apparently moments or hours away, he's surprised that Rod isn't in the labs, trying to drag the day out of the chaos.

Then again, this really isn't their McKay, but he nods when Rod sits down with his own tray, because it's not Rod's fault.

"So, I gotta ask you something, but you don't have to answer me, unless you want to, is that-"

"What do you want to know?"

"Well," Rod sips from his cup. "I don't know, actually. I'm curious about everything. But there's one thing…okay, I'm guessing you like long-winded preambles about as much as my Ronon does, so I'll just cut right to it." He leans across the table, into Ronon's space, and Ronon has to remind himself that this isn't his McKay, and that this is normal behavior, in some universe. "You and John Sheppard. You get along very well, am I right?"

"Yeah."

"Are you romantically involved?"

"No." Ronon feels his defenses shoot up in a way he's not prepared for, and wants to explain them away, but he doesn't know where to start. This is about two people he would never meet. Strangers. It shouldn't - it didn't concern him.

"Ah, okay. Sorry if I offended you, I didn't mean to, okay?"

Ronon nods, shoveling some food into his mouth for lack of anything to say. Eventually, though, he has to take another bite, or speak, and in spite of himself, he chooses the latter, asking, "are we…in your universe?"

"Yeah." Rod seems relieved, wearing an excited expression that belongs to the prospect of a fully charged ZPM, not gossip. It's surreal.

"Almost a year, and none of the rest of us can figure it out. At least in this universe, it would make sense. But. Let me see. From what I can tell, it would be like if you and Dr. Kavanaugh were to get together." He grins at the scowl on Ronon's face. "That's kind of where we're all at with it. Not that it's bad or anything. Just strange. Guess I was just hoping for some random insight."

"They're not us. We're not them. Does it matter?"

"No. Like I said. Curiosity." Rod shrugs, sitting back in his seat. "Oh, and as far as random insights go, never, ever let any of the scientists talk you into letting them use your gun to power the DHD. The energy level cannot be sustained without absolutely destroying the charging mechanism."

"Wasn't going to let it happen."

"Well, my Ronon did, and Teyla almost died. Believe me, he hasn't spoken to Zelenka since. Really unfortunate…Oh, but you're going to love this-"

And Rod is off, babbling like McKay always does, only he's kind, and humble, and it would almost be funny if it weren't so damned presumptive.

He wants to ask Rod if he's ever blown up an entire solar system, but doesn't. Part of him doesn't want to hear that this McKay may actually be more infallible than his own.

And even if he isn't, the fact of the matter is that his own McKay won't rest until the problem is solved. At this point, knowing that all his people are exactly where they should be is the only reason he's not punching Rod in the face.

He goes to find Sheppard, because he's not hungry any more, and he even if he can't make himself useful, he could at least be underfoot with the right people.

23 Phantoms

Comments

[gaffsie.livejournal.com]

Okay, that is just creepy, because recently I've been thinking about how perfect mensa!verse John/Ronon would be. A John who's a civilian and Ronon together? It could be a recipe for pure WIN. ;)

[valandhir]

Hm... now I really want to no more about mensa!verse John/Ronon. Is there any chance you will do more about it one day? You really got me curious here.

[jendavis.livejournal.com]

...ohhh...there's an idea...

that could be really fun. i'll get back to you when i'm done with this. :)

[valandhir]

Hurray!