#radek x chuck

[stargatelov3r]

Hi! I'm another anon but I hope I can butt in and leave some more Radek/Chuck headcanons? - you've said it already, but I think they bond over good natured gossiping - Radek isn't really made for all the stress of living in Atlantis, so after every time he helps avoid the crisis of the week Chuck gives him a backrub to losen all the built up tension. Nine times out of ten Radek falls asleep - Chuck is sad he can't go to movie night because he's got the night shift. They are not together yet but friends, so Radek suprises him by bringing his laptop and popcorn to the near deserted gate room to watch a movie. Afterwards they talk for hours about their lifes and how they ended up in another galaxy. They might have kissed if it wern't for the couple of guards that are also in the toom - Radek gets Chuck hooked on Czech beer - they also bond over complaining about McKays asshole side Thats it for now! <3

*maniacal laughter* yes YES The Radek/Chuck agenda is working!

i absolutely adore these headcanons <3 thank you sooo much for sharing!

maybe, instead of kissing they just,,, very tentativly touch hands? several times over the evening? or or or... during a jumpscare Chuck grabs Radek's hand they they just... stay that way for the rest of the movie?

arrghhhh they are so sweet i can't!!!!

thanks again for sharing! feel free to drop more headcanons in my askbox at any time!

[stargatelov3r]

I think we may be having one of those Rodney/Radek one mind moments. Because we did this together. <3

It starts off as energy bars and eventually rolls into Chuck picking up baking again. (Yes, Chuck bakes,) he figures out how to make Trdelnik using Athosian ingredients and surprises Radek.

Meanwhile, Radek latches onto Chuck’s stray comment about missing his telescope back home and builds him one.

Sharing coffee rations is canon of this headcanon and If anyone else thinks otherwise I don’t even want to hear of it. It is just too beautiful and lovely, just like them.

YES! I want them too. Hmm…It would be really cool to have an Atlantis Lower Deck fanfic challenge.

Hmm... I think 100 sounds right, let's call it 150!

Oh man, I could rant about this… I really wish they had not gotten in contact with Earth so soon. Such a waste, such a bailout, then they had to deal with all the political bullshit. No, they should have had at least two seasons of them all on their own. Then replaced every episode where they butt heads with Earth with ones that delve into characters' backgrounds.

Faux-Season 3: *At this point, the Atlantis expedition has become quite self-sufficient, in fact, they have all accepted they won’t be going back to Earth. Earth does eventually contact them and of course, they start to resume control. But, surprise! Atlantis personnel hold a vote to become a city-state and the motion passes unanimously. Then you have a bunch of episodes with Elizabeth being a fucking boss dealing with all that.

I love that headcanon, I feel like they would need that sort of thing there, especially during the early days. I think Rodney would keep trying to hack it, but all the other scientists would combine to lock him out again and again. I'd bet money that Chuck is making most of those memes. Ronon would so be allowed in! I feel like they would let Carson in on it as well, I can just see him giggling behind his hand as he scrolled through memes.

I truly believe that too! <3

CHUCK PICKS UP BAKING AGAIN!

just imagine him running around with a little apron that Radek got him for his last birthday, flour all over his face, panicking because he doesn't want Radek to find out the surprise!

how DARE your bringing up such adorable points ;-;

Chuck has the ATA gene (canon), so he can fly them on dates to the mainland. On his birthday they take a jumper, he keeps asking why Radek is bringing this huge suitcase with him since they will go back to Atlantis the same night and they have a picnic basket that holds all the food so... what is it?

he's completely dumbfounded when Radek presents him with the telescope, which HE BUILT, and probably engraved something in it in Ancient. Oh.

He engraved something in the ancient writing but the language is Czech. Because Chuck is learning Czech. Mostly because he wants to understand what Radek is always muttering under his breath but also because it's the native language of his boyfriend and it makes him feel closer to him <3

Atlantis Lower Decks fanfic challenge??? Who's in??

(we need to come up with a new name though...)

You are so right to rant about this! You are so right in saying that they brought Daedalus in too early!

@sassycordy came up with the idea of still bringing in the Daedalus at the end of season 1 but instead of her being an instant connection to Earth they are like "nah, not happening, this ship is broken, we're not leaving anytime soon", so season 2 could be about the Atlantis expedition dealing with that, dealing with the new crew, with Caldwell, but still being cut off from Earth.

And yes. Please. PLEASE give me more character episodes. Episodes that deal with one character and their development (like "Before I sleep" does with Elizabeth). They can be SO GOOD and <3<3<3 i could talk about that forever. I'm a sucker for background story, both seeing it in the show and making it up. It adds so much to the story, to the depth of the characters.

gimme gimme gimme solooo episo-odes, help me understand what fucked up my blorbooos

ahem. sorry about that.

Uuh, remember in early SGA (might have been 38 Minutes) where Elizabeth tells fucking Kavanagh that they are basically a colony and she's the govenor? Well, they took it one step further and are now fully independent and running their shit on their own. Elizabeth doesn't even have to campaign to stay in charge, everyone knows she's the best and hypercompetent in that position.

Who needs Earth when you can have Athosians, kids that don't know yet what it means to be adults (do they even have more allies than them? o.0) and a city the size of Manhatten with tons of labs, and unknown rooms to explore? exactly.

I adore all your input ship anon <3

[stargatelov3r]

I just want to thank the anon who sent the Chuck/Radek ask because that was adorable and I can't not think about it now!

ahhhh!!!!!!

Ship anon, you seeing this??!!! We have converted the first poor soul already! It is working!!!

here are a few more headcanons, as a treat

they borrow each other's clothes, a lot. One morning they overslept and accidentally put on the wrong jackets. Chuck only notices that he's wearing Radek's blue Jacket instead of his usual green one when Grodin points out that the new color makes his eyes pop. He says it with a wink of course, and, unfortunately Elizabeth just walked by and hears the whole thing. It amuses her greatly.

Although they always hang out with each other, Carson doesn't get that they are together for the longest time! It's only after months that he realizes that something is going on between them when they are on a fishing trip (I'm manifesting here that fishing in atlantis is nothing bad. everything is fine. everyone is fine. fine fine fine fine fine) and Chuck shows Radek how to hold the fishing rod correctly (of course by putting his arms around him)

Chuck learns how to make Radek's favorite dishes

they keep giving each other small presents or messages, but always so the other one finds it unexpectantly during the day. Chuck puts Radek's favorite chocolate bar in his jacket without him noticing, Radek sends him 8 e-mails over the day and the 8th word of each e-mail put together spells "you are the best boyfriend in the world"... also, on the rare occasion Radek goes offworld, he always brings something back from the planet to give to Chuck

they pick up some kind of hobby to do together, like painting, or pottery

why am I thinking archery? that would go horribly horribly wrong. Radek would accidentally almost kill Chuck for sure...

i'm so happy you are enjoying this ship! Welcome to the rarepair corner!

[stargatelov3r]

Whoa, this is amazing. I-i, they may have become my top pairing now (at least top three,) and I may, MAY have teared up as I read your response. (Also very emotional about this.) 🧡

Flour-covered Chuck in his little apron? Picnics on the mainland? LEARNING CZECH TO UNDERSTAND RADEK!? 

Fuck yes!

Hmm… Chuck is learning Czech in secret, also as a surprise. Because the two of them do really love a good surprise. So Radek doesn’t know he can actually translate what has been engraved on it.

“Jsi láska mého života.”

Chuck is blown away by the translation, he doesn’t tell Radek though. Instead, Chuck mulls it over and a plan starts forming. He has to secretly put said plan into motion. 

Radek notices Chuck being off and slightly twitchy, (cliche - *cough* that I love *cough*) but he starts to get worried about their relationship. Chuck has a terrible poker face after all so he tries to avoid Radek when possible. Rodney starts to get twitchy too. Radek, consumed by negative feelings can only assume the worst considering that two of his closest people are acting strange around him.

So when Rodney, flushed and fidgety asks Radek to follow him he feels terror grip his heart. He follows, preparing to accept any outcome of this interaction with grace. 

He’s so wrapped up in these thoughts that he doesn’t notice Rodney is dressed a little bit fancy (fancy for him,) nor does he notice they are alone in such a heavy traffic hallway. So when the transporter door opens to the gate room and Chuck is there on one knee holding out a ring he is completely floored. 

Radek is obviously the kind to cry in this type of situation, and he does, crying and yelling “Ano! Ano!” before lifting Chuck up and kissing him so hard as the entirety of Atlantis claps and cheers behind them. 😭😭

Elizabeth, of course, set up a whole feast for the occasion.

I hope we convert others to this pairing. Come on people, Chuck/ Radek fanfic let’s go!

Hmm… challenge name… Side ships maybe? No, idk.. Hm, um, hmm… We need a SGA community discussion for this.

I might have to bug sassycordy now because that headcanon is amazing and I wish to hear more. Hmm… I might not have time to though considering I wrote down 22 ship pairings last night to discuss with you over the following thousand years. 😳

I love solo-episodes, love background, give it all!! I need it all!!! At least we have fanfic.

Don't be sorry at all, we are very similar in this regard, I could rant about it forever, and I love hearing your perspective. 🧡

I remember that episode thoroughly, blah Kavenaugh, love to hate him lol

Ugh, yesssss! This, this soooo much. Forget Earth, Atlantica is where it's at (Coined by sweet bby Aiden and - denied by Sheppard but hey nobody else named it sooooo) they could have had way more Atlantis based episodes, especially if they expanded on characters that rarely leave.

Okay this is all canon now, this is what happened, nobody else can convince me otherwise.

I'm going to rewatch SGA just to make note of allies they might have, because I can only think of those kids and Athosians as well lol

Thank you for responding to my novels, I too am thoroughly enjoying myself. 🧡

ship anon... please tell me you write fanfiction. please. I NEED IT. THIS IS SO PURE AND BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

I love how we went from "yeah i think they would be cute" to "they are getting married and all of Atlantis knows it before except Radek" in 24 hours... very cool of us.

I... don't really have anything to add that right now, I'm still trying to process the cuteness of this idea and the general wholesomeness of this ship.

i just checked ao3, there are 3 works which include the "radek zelenka/chuck" tag, so.... welcome to the rarepair corner! We're gonna make this everyone elses problem now! Let the Chuck/Radek agenda begin!!!

Seriously, I'm so glad you brought this to my attention <3 Atlantis did such a great job with introducing background characters (there are a few more I wish they had included more, e.g. Dr. Biro, Miko...) and they deserve all the love <3

you... you have 22 more ships to throw at me? LEMME SEE LEMME SEE LEMME SEE! (though it's gonna be hard to top this one o.0). I love your dedication, ship anon <3

honestly, i love your novels. I was at a friend's place earlier when i read this one and i was like hoooooly shit, i need to read this again when i get home so i can respond to it properly. Your mind is just <3

[stargatelov3r]

Yes of course! And the things an engineer and an explosives expert could concoct in the name of pranks would be legendary!

Your mind!! I absolutely love this hypothetical relationship of theirs.

As a nod to one of their scenes, you could have Zelenka getting hurt when another gate tech spills their drink on a console.

Chuck is overcome with guilt having dismissed Zelenka’s notion that they would get liquid on the equipment.

The relationship is born.

Radek, (Because of course they are on a first-name basis now) would slip love notes to Chuck and he’d have to hide his blush because everyone can see him in the gate room. Chuck would leave drinks and snacks at Radek’s desk knowing the man hardly ever stopped working to head to the mess to eat.

As friends would be awesome too. I can see it so well, playing poker, and watching movies at a homemade cinema together. Heck let’s just have All the side characters be as tight-knit as AR-1, Laura, Radek, Chuck, heck throw in Evan. It would be glorious and the Atlantis mortals would love them to death.

Hmm, ship anon? I accept this!

I would like to state that I did not ask about John/Larrin. I actually had to look the name up LOL probably because she's in the fourth season, which I rarely watch. I did ask about Ronon/Aiden though.

omg ship anon YOUR MIND!!!! This is amazing!!!!!

we love a caring boyfriend who sees that their boyfriend gets to eat something, and if it's just an energy bar.

They probably share their coffee rations too, always giving up theirs if the other one has an especially stressful day/night.

And yes! give me all the Atlantis Lower Decks stories! There is just so much potential, especially in the first season when it's literally just the (how many are on the original expedition anyways?) 100? 200? people! They all know each other, they all know what trouble AR-1 is always getting into!

I think my favorite headcanon about that is that they have some kind of social media that everyone is on except maybe the apartment heads and the "aliens" (although Ronon later joins for sure)

there is a huuuge meme market, too

i just think the cameraderie on Atlantis would be so strong, and they are all experts in their fields! they are all scientists and nerds! there's bound to be some crazy shit going on !

(tbh i keep forgetting about Larrin too... that character did not stick xD)

[stargatelov3r]

Hmm… We'll see, anonymity and all that.🧡

If you do write some I would love to read it. Can’t stop thinking about these funny scifi characters. <3 I completely understand and I cannot wait to see said reactions. 

It’s kinda cool with those ships where you need to think about it more. I like to analyze why that happens, like as you were saying with Sam/ Elizabeth (Which I will be getting too!) and how the ship was off for you because of the actors. It can reveal our personal biases in a way. In a good way, I think.

Hmm… More Chuck/ Radek headcanons? Why the hell not.

Chuck has no idea he is about to become smitten with the Czech scientist, he only goes to the infirmary because of his guilt. Because Radek deserves an apology. He comes out of the interaction buzzing and tingly, the entirety of it lingering in his mind. Chuck tries to push it away expecting everything to go back to normal. But, no. Radek starts shooting him smiles and being extra friendly. 

When Radek realizes Chuck has a crush on him he is surprised but ecstatic. He tries to maintain a semblance of calm during the work day but his face keeps breaking out into a mischievous smile. The sight of which has Rodney on edge all day.

Hobbies hmm… I’d be worried about them doing Archery. I could see them both painting, I bet they would take lessons from Lorne. You know what, and Pottery, they definitely do pottery. Heck, all the characters do pottery, because doing pottery together is one of the sexiest of hobbies, I’m pretty sure that’s a fact. (Not a Fact.)

Hmm… Radek mentions he had racing pigeons, this gets Chuck interested in birdwatching. Because of this they start to do nature hikes every week on the mainland. Eventually, at the request of Dr. Baxter, they start collecting/photographing insects on the hike as well. I assume Atlantis probably has a small nature identification community and the two of them become quite prominent within it. (Dr. Baxter and his interest in insects is canon. I believe they mention him offhandedly during Tabula Rasa.) 

They always host the winter holiday party and even though it’s unnecessary they still send out physical holiday cards. The front of which always has a picture of the two of them wearing matching sweaters. The sweaters, of course, change every year.

That anon is right, Atlantis is quite stressful for Radek. He can’t even swim! Could you imagine? The terror he must experience just being there, especially at first. But don't worry, Chuck will teach him how to swim.

I love that others are joining in on the Chuck/ Radek! All of these headcanons are just so lovely.

*Side headcanon: Aiden tried to name a ton of stuff on Atlantis, most people shook their heads and laughed at the time. But since Aiden’s disappearance, many Atlantis personnel have taken to using the names he’d suggested.

I love all these headcanons, they are absolutely adorable

I headcanon that atlantis has a lot of pools, both indoor and outdoor, and now that you mentioned Chuck teaching Radek how to swim i can’t shake the image of them at one of the more shallow outdoor pools and Chuck trying to encourage Radek to join him in the water. He probably bribes him with kisses or backrubs or his favorite snacks/food. Very soft

I love the idea of them painting, too, but i feel like Chuck would get a lot more out of it than Radek, who just wouldn’t feel it. Or maybe he would feel it but his paintings would be… interesting.

I feel like as time progresses on Atlantis and they all get settled in and are still cut off from earth a lot of people come forth and start offering workshops for things they are good in. Those range from all sorts of sports to all sorts of arts, and music too. Let’s get the Athosians in here as well, they have art and music and all that stuff as well and they all learn from each other!

Gosh, I love the Atlantis we (and probably a billion fic writers before us) are creating <3

[stargatelov3r]

🧡 I do indeed write fanfiction. (Read as Teal'c) Will you be writing some as well? BECAUSE I NEED IT TOO!!!!

Well, you know, those whirlwind romances and all. 🤣 Honestly we’re going to have to go that fast with some of these ships or we’ll never get through the list!

Me neither. I am quite satisfied. They are happy and in love. That’s all that matters. 🧡

Rarepair Corner! I love it! 

I am glad you feel that way! I actually live for side characters. I'm a rampant multishipping rarepairer and it feels good knowing I brought someone in on it.

Hmm… It was 22 when I sent that to you this morning… *clears throat* and all those side characters will be mentioned and given all the love they deserve. 🧡 

Because if we don't give it to them, who will?

I have a feeling that some ships will snowball as this one did (in the most beautiful of ways,) so I’m going to pace myself. This is not a sprint, it's a marathon!

Hmm… Hard to top you say?

Challenge accepted.

No, no, your mind! I am glad you enjoy them, I also love your novel's. 🧡

*Yes, I did send the ask about Atlantica lol

pls lemme know if you decide to share a chuck/radek fanfic because I would LOVE to read it! give them the love and attention they deserve!

I... i do write fanfiction, but not that much, and not very consistantly, buuuut i might try to come up with something for them/write out one of the scenarios we came up with here xD

i'm super curious what other ships you're about to throw at me! It's super fun to think about those silly little characters from those silly little scifi shows!

I noticed that for some ships I come up with ideas IMMEDIATELY, like THE VISION IS RIGHT THERE, for others I have to take a bit more time, and then there are those where i just... get nothing xD so i'm curious which ship will get which reaction from me!

can't wait for more fun headcanon sessions :)

[stargatelov3r]

Hmm, I really enjoy the idea of Zelenka and Cadman being friends now. Not just friends, best friends. They would play poker together and have several inside jokes regarding McKay.

Someone kinder for Zelenka?… How about Zelenka/Chuck the Technician

okay yeah i love that! they also get in trouble for trying to make fireworks or something for the expedition's one year anniversary on Atlantis but it somehow goes horribly wrong*

Oh, I can definitely get behind Zelenka and Chuck! that would be adorable! both are such beloved background characters that deserved more screen time!

They have a great connection because they so often see the boys (aka John, Rodney and Aiden or Ronon) getting in trouble and they always bet on how angry Elizabeth will be this time. Chuck also knows all the gossip because he works in the gateroom, he sees EVERYTHING, and he tells Radek all about it on datenight. They also set up a home cinema somewhere where they host movie night for the mortals on Atlantis (aka not AR-1 + Elizabeth).

I've noticed that this could also all be seen as a platonic relationship so lemme try to change direction a bit. I think they could be a good source of comfort for each other, they work in different departments but often with the same people, so there is much difference but also much overlap. And they are both just so cute and deserve all the happiness.

Also, Chuck is also part of the poker games and he always loses because he has the worst pokerface!

*Zelenka gets hurt and Chuck visits him in the infirmary :) that's how their relationship starts :)

[stargatelov3r]

Yeah, I wasn’t sure when I typed it because I know you McShep lol. So, I see where you are coming from in that respect, if those two were together I could see that. Specifically, I see John as being the most jealous for some reason. I do think they could handle it only with someone they trust dearly, which I think Radek would fit the bill on that for sure, especially with Rodney.

Most of the Rodney/John/Radek I have read actually follows what you have said here about the hierarchy, in the fics Radek doesn’t mind. I have to agree with you though, I don’t think he would be okay with that. He needs to have some sort of equality in his relationships.

Oh! Rodney/Radek/Chuck/John as a quad!! OHHHH YESS! I can get behind that 100% and I mean I only ship John with one other person so that is really saying something!

Hmm… I need to absorb this quad headcanon more because I have never thought of this ship and that is such a good idea!

You know what I’m just going to throw Chuck in everywhere now because he needs the love.

A fic about this double date would be amazing. Alright people, band together <3 let’s go!

Love, Ship Anon <3

well, i kinda ship McShep (wait is McShep a verb? as in if you McShep you ship McKay and Sheppard????) anyways

i think they can both be super jealous, just think of Rodney in "Sanctuary"... he's besides himself!!! (he's also right, which is good, but he's definitely coming from a place of jealousy)

anyways, yes, let's get Chuck the attention he deserves! he's kinda the Walter of Atlantis xD

and yeah... anyone interested in writing a McShep/Radek/Chuck double date fic?

it's funny, i'm not even a big fic reader except for rarepairs (i'm kinda counting teylabeth as a rarepair even though they *do* have 125 fics on ao3...) but I would read that one xD

[stargatelov3r]

Hmm... Rodney/John/Radek 🧡

hmmm, let's see

I'm kinda having a hard time imagining any polycule that involves McShep, I'm not entirely sure why, but I think it has to do with them not really being able to handle poly relationships? I think they are both too jealous/have too big attachement issues to break open their relationship to let others in if you know what i mean?

In this scenario in particular i feel like there would be a very clear hierarchy with McShep at the top and Radek being far second, and idk i don't think he would be comfortable there and feel like his needs for safety/comfort etc. weren't met.

buuuut throw Chuck in there and I think we could work something out! McShep and Chuck/Radek as primary partners respectivly? I think that could work.

And if not: double dates for SURE!

[stargatelov3r]

Hmm... *looks around* people are just sending you ship asks now? I'm so happy for you! I know I sent a novel about Chuck/ Radek with some ranting 🤣 but I was rolling around the idea of Cadman being a lesbian and I thought: Hmm... Keller/ Cadman

they are! and I love it!!! I'm going through so many emotions answering them + strolling down memory lane on occasion.

I loved your novel xD Chuck x Radek have a special place in my heart now and I might have to make a seperate post about them where i collect all our thoughts on them xD

hmmm... Keller/Cadman?

Cadman would definitely be one of those who'd be like "if you mess with my girlfriend you're gonna hear from me. i dare you to say one more word..."

and i think Keller would need that. Especially in the beginning when she's just super scared and anxious and doesn't feel up to the task. however, I don't really feel a vibe between them, and i feel like maybe Cadman would get bored with Keller? like, she needs someone with a bit more... i can't find a word for it right now. maybe someone who challenges her a bit more?