Summary
General Hammond has always believe himself to be a good judge of character, which is why, after an alien space pirate hijacked the Prometheus, he decides to offer the eccentric space pirate a chance to join the SGC, using Daniel Jackson as an incentive to persuade her. He also interested to see how things play out between her and a certain archeologist.
Smidge of J/S.
My notes
Really well-paced and has excellent mission storylines. I love the premise of Vala being drawn into the fold right after Prometheus Unbound by Hammond. I always thought we never got to see enough of Vala and the way she so seamlessly integrated into SG-1. I love how this slight venture into AU territory makes the beginning of Vala and Daniel’s relationship less fraught in some ways due to there being less storylines naturally putting them at odds, but they still struggle to get to a comfortable place because of their own internal struggles. It’s very realistically them, and it genuinely feels like you’re reading an alternate timeline of the show.
Also, extra points for Jack and Vala developing a special bond because we all know these two trouble makers would have done so if given the opportunity in the show.