Wow. That was beautiful and I completely agree. Especially about these parts:
especially with someone not from around there, someone who might up and leave.
It's self-preservation - she's not going to leave herself open to the possibility of being hurt again.
I especially love the quote above beacause I think that extends to not only Teyla's potential romantic interests but also how she interacts with people in general. She's nice and somewhat trusting, but she's never going to let you in.
Which is frustrating if you are trying to get to know her. I think that's why so many people think she's cold or wooden, she doesn't let other people know how she is feeling and she doesn't want people to get too close. </>spoilers</> (I haven't actually seen the epi, but I've spoiled myself to the fullest) In Critical Mass, where Charin dies, Teyla says something to the fact that she's alone now, and when I read that it really stuck me that she doesn't have anyone that she is close too, none in the Athosians and not in the Atlantis expedition.</>spoilers<>
It also raises the issue of how Teyla views the Atlantis expedition. Are they friends or are they just Allies against the wraith? We know that Rodney and John definitely view thier team as their family. Ronon too. But what about Teyla? How does she feel about her teammates. Are they her new family? She definitely cares for them, but how much? As much as they seem to care for her? Or maybe not. Thoughts?
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I especially love the quote above beacause I think that extends to not only Teyla's potential romantic interests but also how she interacts with people in general. She's nice and somewhat trusting, but she's never going to let you in.
Which is frustrating if you are trying to get to know her. I think that's why so many people think she's cold or wooden, she doesn't let other people know how she is feeling and she doesn't want people to get too close. </>spoilers</> (I haven't actually seen the epi, but I've spoiled myself to the fullest) In Critical Mass, where Charin dies, Teyla says something to the fact that she's alone now, and when I read that it really stuck me that she doesn't have anyone that she is close too, none in the Athosians and not in the Atlantis expedition.</>spoilers<>
It also raises the issue of how Teyla views the Atlantis expedition. Are they friends or are they just Allies against the wraith? We know that Rodney and John definitely view thier team as their family. Ronon too. But what about Teyla? How does she feel about her teammates. Are they her new family? She definitely cares for them, but how much? As much as they seem to care for her? Or maybe not. Thoughts?