I know this isn't the most recent of fics, but I had to leave a review. You've got John's personality down pat here! I especially adored the "unfortunate design flaw" bit haha. It was both funny and totally typical of John sarcastic seething.

The only part that felt a little forced was the feeling like he knew her from somewhere, and therefore trusting her completely part. The trust, I totally get. It's just the explanation was a bit too over-the-top for my taste. I believe this type of situation would benefit from less explanation-the old "less is more" adage :) It might have felt more authentic and in-character for John to give a more roundabout answer to Teyla and perhaps even himself. Like stalling, only to cover his mixed emotions with a final joke or something to the effect of "I don't know. I just do." (cue the fabled Shared Glance of Badly Hidden Sexual Tension LOL). Point is, John's just not very good with recognizing feelings, let alone talking about them haha, so I wouldn't push too hard.

Still, this fic is really great! The voice and pacing were on-point, and the descriptions were nicely interspaced. I truly enjoyed reading this :)

love these little snips of J/T moments..adn john should have bopped bates a good one...

hugs

i love sheyla fics. this one has the perfect combination of fluff and seriousness. it's not overtly romantic or anything. no drama either which is always a plus.

This is wonderful. Love the emotions you captured. One thing, she calls him Colonel at the beginning and he was still a major.

it was cute but ya started out in season 2, for some strange reason, no matter. IT WAS CUTE!

cute, i like it

That was excellent. I am finding myself enjoying the John/Teyla dynamic more and more and they were both perfectly in character which made your story very realistic.

I love it so beautiful

This was very cute. Poor Teyla. That episode was brutal on her. Probably the best episode for "Noble Sheppard" as well. This was a very good tag.

Neat. A nice way to explain how Teyla came to be teaching John how to fight. And Bates strikes again! (I kinda liked the guy, though...)

Ahh, I loved that episode and Bates needs every suquare inch of his ass kicked! This rocked!

I am very impressed...you description is so intense and precise that I can actually visualize the scene..This is so sweet and heartwarming...I wished something like this was in the series because it definetly explains the reason why we just love John and Teyla and why we feel that they belong together...They just do!

M, reviews with chocolat milk, tasty. Anyway, this was another great SHEYLA. Hopefully this subcategory will break three pages soon. Keep them coming.

Oh, nice. This episode always needed an added scene like this. Thanks for writing it! It reminds me how happy I am that we don't have Bates around this season.

“It is not wise to approach an Athosian from behind without announcing yourself.”

Like any sane man needs to be told that! Ha!

Great job on a one-shot, and actually answers some questions I had about Teyla, like "did she ever consider moving to the mainland with her people?" Well, done, and perfectly in character. Please, continue to write!