Stargate Atlantis Flashfiction

I've realized that when I write about Miko I actually tend to be writing about myself, and this is a bit odd...

This story was written in wake of me gearing up for dealing with my own pending reverse culture shock. I've been living overseas for two years and my return to North America is going to be odd, and I wanted to articulate those anxieties and feelings with Miko.

I had a preview of it when I visited home for Christmas - hearing bands I didn't know on the radio, being able to understand the ads that had just previously been white noise, the wideness of everything, the rudness of customer service people... then the reverse reverse culture shock when I got back, the annoyance that Japanese people can't seem to walk in a straight line, that no one touches me for any reason, that there's fish in even the rice balls.

Yet, I did and will bring something of value back with me, my treasures and memories and growth, and I wanted Miko to have that, too. Culture shock blows but I will maintain that it is worth it every damn time.

Thanks so much for your feedback.