This is so, so good. You made it a totally realistic Explanation of John, and my heart ached for him--and rejoiced for him, too. Also, I loved Rodney being gentle and yet totally Rodney-like. Wonderful.

I should also say: there should be more virgin!John fics. The day the number of virgin!John fics in fandom matches the number of Rodney ones, I will be exceedingly happy. So, thank you for contributing to that. *g*