Little Things, by Debby (G)

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Rec Category: Teal'c and Daniel friendship

Pairing: none
Categories: Teal'c and Daniel friendship, Teal'c, Daniel Jackson, gen, episode related, angst, character study
Warnings: reference to canon minor character death
Author on LJ: unknown
Author's Website: Debby at Heliopolis
Link: Little Things

Why This Must Be Read: How can someone possibly rec a month's worth of Teal'c and Daniel friendship fics without touching upon Forever in a Day?

Debby gives us a quiet moment in the infirmary of Daniel and Teal'c together. It's poignant and touching and wistful, as Teal'c comes to ask for forgiveness – correctly recognizing that "You did the right thing" is not quite the same as "I forgive you" – and Daniel isn't quite ready to say it. And there's chocolate walnut cookies. And what seems, on the outside, to be a truly bizarre gift, but one that is beautifully and simply Teal'c.

Short and aching, Little Things is a solemn episode tag that just feels right.
 

"I have come to seek forgiveness."

DanielJackson sighed. "I told you you did the right thing."

"It is not the same thing."

Another sigh. DanielJackson looked away, uncomfortable. Teal'c began to regret coming here. Perhaps it was presumptuous, but he could not bear the thought that his friend was angry at him.

"It's too early for that, Teal'c. I'm sorry."

"I understand." Teal'c accepted the statement, although he was uncertain why the other would apologize when Teal'c was clearly in the wrong. But, he would not force anything; he did not have the right to do so.

"I have brought this for you." He held out his gift.

"For me?" DanielJackson eyed the object warily, finally taking it from Teal'c's outstretched hand.

"Yes."

His face screwed up with confusion. "A used candle..." The scientist turned it over in his hand, as though it would appear different from the other side. "You're giving me a used candle?"

Teal'c knew his gift was not understood. "It is the candle I use for Kel-no-reem. For meditation. It is what you would call a 'focal point.' I focus my thoughts on the flame of this candle, and it's light and heat and beauty remind me of the good that still exists in the universe."