Solitary Dancer
Author’s Note: For the Ancient Obsessions Advent Challenge – December 23 (Music Box)
Samantha Carter was the commander of Atlantis.
She rarely had time for indulgences.
She was constantly frenetically busy. If it wasn’t the Wraith beating down her door, it was the Replicators. Or worse, Rodney McKay.
It seemed like she never had a free minute to think, let alone relax.
But she did have a few guilty pleasures, and it was time for one of them tonight.
She spied the little box from across the room and walked to it. She still remembered the day she’d found it, as she unpacked her things when she first got to Atlantis.
She’d been surprised, then overwhelmed when she found the accompanying note.
Sam—
I know what command is like. And from one commander to another, I suggest you find a way to let it all go sometimes. For me, it was headphones and some serious opera. Yes, opera. I figured this was more your style. Take the time to dance, Carter. You’ll need it.
—Jack
Carter lifted the lid on the delicate wooden box and smiled as soft chiming music filled her quarters.
She listened to the lilting tune she knew so well for several moments in absolute stillness.
And then… she danced.
The End
