Bates started with prejudice and he ended with it. He never attempted to have an open mind, had he tried it's quite possible Teyla would have taken him on as a student, but she wasn't a stupid woman.

Cool

Great description of the rules of attaction and the rules of the fight between John and teyla.

Interesting POV. Love the end and seeing someone else's perspective on John and Teyla.

A very interesting piece to the way Bates acts towards Teyla. Very good job.

Great story, write more!

good story bates is wierd

You are such a good writer. I loved this. The technical aspects are excellent. The plot is emotional and exciting. The characters are perfect. You write like a pro.

Thanks for giving we John/Teyla readers a wonderful story and thanks for adding in Bates' view. It really made the story different.

That was a very good fic. I hope Bates lightens up a bit. He's a good guy he just needs time to learn how to quit being a jurk.

Beautiful description of the sparring. Poetic, yet real... very, very nice. Thanks - Miran

Simply beautiful!

That was really good! It's another interesting take on Teyla and Sheppard's relationship and while yes I am a Shep/Weir fan I think you conveyed TS' close friendship well.

O! Well written! I like it! Stories about Teyla and Sheppard from Bates' point of veiw are interesting! Keep on writing!

Excellent writing! It was such a John/Teyla story but they never spoke one word to each other! That takes some good writing! Through the whole story I wondered what Bates would catch them at and I must say I was surprised. You did it so tastefully but intimately at the same time.

The ending has me wonder though. Did John finally get the upper hand and pin her or did something 'else' occur?

Really good I hope to read more of these from you.

Donna Lynn

I'm glad you wrote this. I think we need to learn more about Bates before we chalk him up as a suspicious bastard, as you so eloquently put it. From the show, you do get the sense that Bates dislikes her, yet considers her a worthy adversary. I wouldn't mind if you did more like this!