Thank you! I couldn't see John acting differently in such a situation, and I just felt he would never be damaged beyond repair as long as he had his connection to the city and therefore a lifeline to the world around him... and Rodney, of course! *g* I believe Rodney would find it harder to cope, and would be far less accepting, character-wise.

Plus, I like not-an-ass!Kavanagh.

And last but not least, I can safely blame you, Gaia and maching_monkey on my McShep obsession, considering it was your stories that got me into this fandom in the first place, so there. ;-)