RP: "Adventures in Gunrunning"

i DO aim to misbehave

Rowan's Move:

ROWAN to DAMON: Best you straighten up and give the captain the answer he's looking for. He's not exactly in the mood to be dealing with threats. Strikes me as the sort who does exactly what he says he's going to.

When Reynolds turns to her with a threatnening look of his own, she gives him a little shrug.

ROWAN: Thought he'd appreciate a second point of view, Captain. I don't mean anything against you by it.

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 10:24 AM

Zoe's Move:

ZOE's face is expressionless and her eyes are cold as she stands and moves to MAL's side. She says nothing, just carefully, blatantly puts her hand on the butt of her rifle, eyes never leaving the two men.

End Move.

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 10:26 AM

Damon's turn:

Damon looks uneasily at the captain and the woman with a rifel standing up from the table. He slowly takes his hand from his gun and wipes the blood from under his nose on the sleeve of his shirt.
"My name is Damon. and I'm not askin' for trouble."

I'm not broken, in my dream I win...

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 10:45 AM

OOC: I got to go people, be back in a couple hours. don't everybody disappear on me!
Squee

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 11:19 AM

Book's Move

Location: Galley

Book steps through the middle of the dwindling fray towards Rowan with his own bowl of stew in hand, and from some fourth hand he produces a few fresh rolls. Book smiles slyly as he takes a seat next to Rowan on the side couches and offers her a roll.

Book to Rowan - lowering his voice and leaning in a bit.

"It's not so much diffusing hostilities, as it is never seeing anyone as more or less than a good person full of bad influences. From there, it all takes care of itself. The rolls go great with the stew."

Book dips a roll into his stew and bites off the majority of it in a satisfying rumbling sigh.

EM

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 11:42 AM

Kaylee's Move
Location: With everyone else!

Kaylee listens intently to the conversation going on around her, her eyes roaming from person to person.

"Well, this is the most 'xitement we've had here in a while," she thinks. "Don't know as I trust that there guy with the red eyes and blue glove much....didn't River say something 'bout 'two by two, hands o' blue'? Where is she anyway?"

Looking around, she spies River edging back towards the door, a look of terror on her face. Inara moves up to comfort the girl. Kaylee gets to her feet and starts to move toward the pair as Book defuses the situation behind her with stew.

"His cookin' would make me stop fightin'," she thinks absently.

As she moves to wrap her arm around River from the other side, her eyes glaze over for a second. Without a word, Kaylee runs top speed out of the galley towards the engine room. When she gets there, she cuts the engines manually. Luckily, Wash had found a new spot and almost had Serenity down. Everyone on board is bumped around some as the ship falls to the ground with a thud.

Kaylee closes her eyes in relief. That was too close for comfort.

End Move

OOC: Sorry to usurp the story thread here. I'm sure Mal will yell at Kaylee after everything is done with the new passengers.

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 11:53 AM

Wash's Move:

WASH checks all his sensors to make sure no one's followed them to this new piece o' nowhere. When he's sure that everything's clear, he begins setting Serenity down. As he starts the landing gear on its way down, he hears MAL's voice from the galley. Can't make out what's bein' said, but he can be sure that sound means MAL ain't happy.

Suddenly the engine dies and the ship falls the remaining few feet to the ground.

"Ai ya, huai le*! That can't be good!"

WASH punches the intercom to the engine room, assuming that KAYLEE would run straight there when the engines cut.

"KAYLEE, what's goin' on down there? We just lost power mid-landing!"

End Move.

*Ai ya! Huai le! = S**t on my head! (exclamaton of surprise)

OOC: No problem, Boomer!

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 1:11 PM

TEELABROWN

My thanks to those who brought River out. (Why do 50 posts happen when I'm not here?)
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River has been edging around the door and the back, with terror over her face. Quietly she says:

Two by two...hands of blue...

River edges towards Simon. She says very quietly:

Ge-ge, make it stop, he's hurting them...
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Keep flyin', and remember, THEY can't take the sky from US!

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 1:47 PM

Damon's turn:

Damon watches as a young woman covered in grease rushes past him and out the door. He looks back to the captain. The hostility seems to have calmed down for now but Damon knows it could start up again in a heart beat and if he's not careful, it could get him in big trouble. Like it or not, he needs to be on this ship. If the captain dumps him in the middle of nowhere with his current injuries, it would mean his end.
He sighs and stirs his stew around with a chopstick. Nothing is ever easy...
"Alright, look... the Feds knocked me up pretty good, worse than I'd like to admit. I didn't come all this way just to bleed to death out in the middle of nowhere, so I'd appriciate it if you didn't... you know throw me out."

I'm not broken, in my dream I win...

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 2:04 PM

Keep the Shiny side up

Thorne's Move:

Thorne hears River's cry and can feel what's upsetting her. He turns to Slight.

"Cool it, boy. No need for that here. And if you disagree, I'd bet I can end you well before you can turn my brain to mush."

He walks towards River and Inara, smiling reassuringly.

"Hey there, little sister. It's all right. He's just a runner like us, and just as scared as we are. Take a look...you can see I'm not lyin'."

Thorne takes River's hands and looks into her eyes, still smiling.

As she calms down, he turns to Inara. He admires the poise and control she displays in such a confusing situation...as well as other things. He'll have to chat with this lady soon. Right now, though...

"Ma'am, if you'd be so kind as to help this young lady to a seat, I would surely appreciate it."

Turning back to Slight, the smile slips off his face.

"Son, even if that fellow doesn't know what you are, I think I have a good idea. You and I went to the same school. It'd probably be a good idea to back down a little until we find out what's going on, don't you think?"

Thorne takes the bottle from Slight's hand, winks at him, and takes a healthy slug.

EOM.

"Keep the Shiny side up"

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 2:16 PM

TEELABROWN

_________
River sits next to Simon, whose face isn't showing any emotion.

You were ignorant. Now you know all, and you want ignorance back.
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"Freedom is the Freedom to say that 2+2 makes 4. If that is granted, all else follws"-Winston, 1984
Keep flyin', and remember, THEY can't take the sky from US!

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 5:18 PM

Inara's turn

Inara get River settled in her seat by Simon.

Inara crouches gracefully by River's side, holding the girl's frail hand. River looks down at her, lanky hair hanging in her face.

"do you want some stew, baobei? I'm sure it'll make you feel better"

desperate for something to do with her hands, Inara glides to her feet without waiting for River's reply. She makes her way between the rigid walls of angry men, and begins preparing a small bowl for River and one for herself.

placing the meal in front of River, and seating herself close by, Inara begins to slowly eat.

Over her steaming bowl, Inara studies the assembled.

sorry for the short one, guys--been busy :( *runs off*

end Inara's turn

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 5:51 PM

Kaylee's Move
Location: Engine Room (is she ever anywhere else?)

Kaylee steps to the comm to answer Wash.

"Uh...yeah, I know about lost power, Wash. Takin' care o' it now."

Signing off, she's thankful that Mal is otherwise engaged at the moment. She doesn't really feel up to explaining things to anyone.

Wearily, Kaylee takes her tools back out and starts to work on the engine.

End Move

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 8:15 PM

Damon's turn:

Damon shifts his weight uncomfortably.

OOC: well, I've been trying to come up with something more to write, but until I hear from Mal Damon doesn't have much to do... so night all (thought most of you are probably already asleep. Am I the only west coast dweller here?) see ya in the morrow!

I'm not broken, in my dream I win...

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 8:25 PM

OOC yer not the only western dweller. I am in Ut.

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 2:49 AM

Keep the Shiny side up

Mal's move:

[It's just too much. Every time things seem about to settle down, something else happens. The ship landing like a sack of go-se. Kaylee scampering off without a by-your-leave. River going all spooky. And still no answers from his new passengers. Mal has had it. He draws his pistol.]

"Wuh de tyen. I have had enough of this! Everybody sit down and shut up! That includes you, Pink-eyes! The next one 'a you moves or talks without my sayso gets shot! No exceptions! Dong ma?"

"First...Wash, what kind of Ho-tze de pigu landing was that? Is the ship okay?"

"Second...Where the guai did Kaylee run off to? [yells ] Kaylee, get your butt back up here!"

"Third...River. You goin' weird on us again, girl? Now's not the best time."

"Fourth...[pointing at Damon] Stop handin' out the tzao gao and tell me who you are and why the Feds are after you."

"Answers better start coming ma-Shong, or everybody gets off and walks."

[Mal stands glaring, pistol in hand. Everyone can see that he is not kidding. They quietly take seats and wait for Wash to reply.]

EOM

"Keep the Shiny side up"

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 3:26 AM

Wash's Move:

WASH hears KAYLEE reply over the intercom.

KAYLEE: "Uh...yeah, I know about lost power, Wash. Takin' care o' it now."

Then hears MAL start yelling - and can now understand every word coming at him from the galley.

MAL: "First...WASH, what kind of Ho-tze de pigu* landing was that? Is the ship okay?

"Second...Where the guai* did KAYLEE run off to? [yells] KAYLEE, get your butt back up here!..."

WASH hits the intercom to the galley to answer MAL before his gives SIMON another patient.

To MAL: "Landin' was goin' fine 'til the engine died on me, MAL. KAYLEE's down in the engine room workin' on it now. I'd say that's prob'ly the best place for her, 'specially if we wanna get paid for this little adventure."

End Move.

*Chinese Translations:
Hotze de pigu = monkey's butt
guay = hell

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 3:41 AM

i DO aim to misbehave

Rowan's Move:

Accepting the roll, Rowan sets her plate across her folded legs, breaks it and holds both pieces in her hands before closing her eyes to whisper a swift little prayer of thanks. Once finished, she looks to see the Shepherd's surprise and smiles.

ROWAN: I've come to learn bread is precious thing out here, Shepherd. Go for a few months without and it seems like a blessing to have. I was taught to always say thanks for blessings. You never know when they're going to turn up.

Feeling the ship suddenly drop as if caught in a pocket of turbulence, she braces her meal with both hands, sitting perfectly still as she listens. No loud bangs from the direction of the engine room. Just that strange little whine Fireflies make when they're powering down. Feeling the jolt of a quick but short landing, she's feeling pretty grateful for Serenity's sense of timing when Reynolds spouts another list of demands.

Having not heard her name, Rowan contemplates whether or not to rephrase an earlier suggestion. Reynolds seems pretty adamant about getting his answers before getting underway, but with the engine out of commission his threat to kick all passengers off would be entirely moot if he's stuck walking alongside.
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Mal: "Answers better start coming ma-Shong, or everybody gets off and walks."
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ROWAN: Captain, I mentioned it to Kaylee before, but I have some experience with Firefly systems. I'm sure she knows her business better than I ever will, but an extra pair of hands might be appreciated right now.

EOM

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 4:11 AM

TEELABROWN

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River sees the food, and picks at it, and takes a few bites. Simon puts his arm around River, and she just sits there.

He's hurting them.
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"Freedom is the Freedom to say that 2+2 makes 4. If that is granted, all else follws"-Winston, 1984
Keep flyin', and remember, THEY can't take the sky from US!

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 5:45 AM

Keep the Shiny side up

Mal's move:

ROWAN: Captain, I mentioned it to Kaylee before, but I have some experience with Firefly systems. I'm sure she knows her business better than I ever will, but an extra pair of hands might be appreciated right now.

[Mal briefly considers shooting Rowan, just lightly, for talking out of turn, but decides some might consider that overreacting. Instead, he replys:]

"Shu muh? Did I ask you to speak? Hell, you're jing tzahng mei yong duh here so you might as well go. Tell Kaylee I need this boat ready to fly ten minutes ago."

"Doc, you got your mei-mei under control?"

[At Simon's nod, Mal turns back to Damon.]

"Three down, one to go. I'm feelin' pien doh juh juh tyaren right now. Your story better not rile me any more. So talk."

EOM

"Keep the Shiny side up"

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 6:18 AM

Damon's turn:

Damon nearly drops his bowl of food as the captain suddenly starts another yelling charade. His hand was half way to his gun when he snaps it back up, mumbling a curse and holds it in the air.
The captain glares at him, still holding his gun. "Three down, one to go. I'm feelin' pien doh juh juh tyaren right now. Your story better not rile me any more. So talk."
"Alright, alright... I took a job a while back, some people needed a gunman to help get someone out of some Alliance hell hole and into Cryo- a girl I think don't know who she was. The money was good so I did it. Everything seemed to go fine we got her out but somehow I got IDed by the Feds. So now they're after me cuz I got infomation on the underground people who hired me."
Damon stands quietly watching the captain with his right hand still in the air.

I'm not broken, in my dream I win...

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 6:54 AM

i DO aim to misbehave

Rowan's Move:
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Mal briefly considers shooting Rowan, just lightly, for talking out of turn, but decides some might consider that overreacting.
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Seeing another of the captain's black looks, Rowan decides what she just told Damon is more true than even she realizes. If she has to guess, she would say that officer's coat he was wearing when he came on board wasn't some timely purchase from a second-hand store. That means Reynolds is a veteran of the war - browncoat through and through who had to do all manner of unpleasantness while fighting for what he believed in, and in the end just to survive.

Feeling Book's cautionary touch on her arm, Rowan awaits Reynolds' decision. Will he have the common sense to give her an occupation and remove her pesky presence from his business? Or will she ultimately be standing in the dust with Damon and the creature calling himself Slight, contemplating dehydration on a long walk back to the docks.

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Mal: "Shu muh? Did I ask you to speak? Hell, you're jing tzahng mei yong duh here so you might as well go. Tell Kaylee I need this boat ready to fly ten minutes ago."
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ROWAN: Dong ma ga ge!

She's already unfolding herself from the chair, and sets her meal down on the center table as she rises. Slipping her feet back into her sandals, she gives the Shepherd a smile.

ROWAN to BOOK (softly): Nothing like working for a tetchy captain to teach you the power of prayer, is there Shepherd?

More than happy to be out of that kitchen, and away from the captain in particular, Rowan fairly sprints down the passageway to the engine room. Standing inside, appreciating the warmth of the place, she listens for the tell-tale sounds of tinkering.

ROWAN: Kaylee? Do you need anything?

EOM

Translations:
Shu muh - What?
jing tzahng mei yong duh - frequently useless
dong ma ga ge - understood sir

OOC: Always a good idea to respect the captain, even when he's disrespecting you

Thanks for the escape route, Geezer!

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 7:37 AM

Book's Move

Location: Galley

Book waits patiently as events begin to unfold, eating his stew down in mighty bites, and polishing off another roll. Hoping that Mal won't completely lose his composure, Book finishes his bowl and sets it down on the table in front of him just after Mal raises his gun. The clunk of the bowl hitting the table puncuating the end of Mal's sentence.

As Damon tells his brief tale, Book's eyes flash quickly to River and Simon. The young doctor appears too stunned to speak, or perhaps just reluctant in the present company.

Book waits, and Rowan breaks him from thought with a touch and a few relevant words.

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ROWAN to BOOK (softly): Nothing like working for a tetchy captain to teach you the power of prayer, is there Shepherd?
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Book starts to give a soft reply, but Rowan stands and is gone in a flash of black, leaving Book with an open mouth. Standing quietly, before anyone has the chance to say anything more, Book moves unconcernedly to River, moving past Inara and Simon, he helps River to her feet and leads her gently from the galley down to her quarters.

Book to River

"I need your help with something."

EM

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 8:19 AM

Inara's turn

MAL:"Three down, one to go. I'm feelin' pien doh juh juh tyaren right now. Your story better not rile me any more. So talk."

Inara pushes her bowl away, placing her chopsticks neatly on the rim. She sits back, hands folded demurely in her lap, her soft eyes glint with curiousity.

DAMON:
"Alright, alright... I took a job a while back, some people needed a gunman to help get someone out of some Alliance hell hole and into Cryo- a girl I think don't know who she was.

Inara glances over at River, noticing the girl's now-obvious distress at Damon's proclaimation. She begins to reach toward River, her mothering instincts not letting her ignore the girl's pain.

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Book moves unconcernedly to River, moving past Inara and Simon, he helps River to her feet and leads her gently from the galley down to her quarters.
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Inara watches Book's retreating back, his head is bent over River, one arm over her shoulders, shielding her tiny body. She can hear the fading sounds of his mumbled comfort.

Inara turns her attention back to Damon--the man seems beaten but alert--he's bleeding from a split lip and several facial abrasions. One hand hovers in midair. Things could go very badly--she knows from experience Mal doesn't take very well to threatening body language.

Inara arches a brow skeptically in Damon's direction.

Inara: you expect us to believe you did nothing more than get identified, and the Feds are that desperate to get at you?

to Simon: Do you remember seeing this man with those that delivered River?

Inara glances up at Mal--he has that hard glint in his eyes that says things are truly not going his way, and he means to remedy the situation. She beings to fear for this Damon's life.

End Inara's turn

ooc-sorry if I got a few things wrong, guys--kid's nagging a LOT today--let me know if I messed up anything and I'll remedy it

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 9:42 AM

Damon's turn:

Damon looks over to the fancy woman as she starts speaking to him. "You expect us to believe you did nothing more than get identified, and the Feds are that desperate to get at you?"
Damon opens his mouth to reply but she turns to the doctor before he can respond. "Do you remember seeing this man with those that delivered River?"
"I didn't help with the delivery," Damon says, "I helped get her out of the facility." He looks over to the doctor with a look of confusion on his face. "Who's he?"

I'm not broken, in my dream I win...

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 9:47 AM

Keep the Shiny side up

Mal's move:

[Mal is astounded by Damon's claim that he was involved in River's rescue. He sees the same shock on Simon's face. Irritated at first when Inara starts speaking, he sees she is actually getting useful information from the wounded boy, and decides to let her continue.]

"Keep the Shiny side up"

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 9:56 AM

Wash's Move:

WASH, thinking the yelling seems to have died down, figures he might be able to find out what's going on without getting himself shot in the process. He is very careful about being quiet - but not stealthy - so's not to interrupt or make anyone in the galley any more twitchy than they already are. He stops in the door of the galley, and leans against the frame, arms crossed, listening to the conversation with one ear cocked toward the bridge in case KAYLEE should call up with some news about when they might be movin' again.

End Move.

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Zoe's Move

ZOE sees the the situation, which has been calming a bit, could get ugly again if DAMON keeps asking questions. She moves her hand slightly away from her rifle, relaxes her stance, and looks the man full in the face.

To DAMON: "Might be a good idea if you answered the rest o' the cap'n's questions, before you start askin' any more o' your own. You can see that he don't much like bein' put off. Might also want to hand over your gun, 'fore your hand bein' near it gets you shot."

ZOE keeps her right hand in its neutral position, and puts out her left hand for DAMON's gun.

End Move.

Edit: Oops! I forgot that Damon already gave his name...

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 10:15 AM

Kaylee's Move
Location: Engine Room

Kaylee is tinkering around her engine, muttering to herself all the while.

"Stupid "gift"...be just as happy w'out it...hope the Cap'n don't ask...just once, why can't things go a'cordin' to plan?"

Rowan smiles as she hears Kaylee's last phrase. Sounds like something the Captain would say. She asks if there's anything she can do to help.

Kaylee jerks up, banging her head on the engine. Turning (& rubbing a spot on her scalp), she sees Rowan standing in the doorway.

"Uh...no, I think I got it. Thanks jus' the same." Guiltily she slides her eyes away from Rowan's gaze. She'd hate for anyone to find out just how she came to be on board Serenity, and why she's still here. It's just too humliating.

Kaylee turns back to her work, her heart heavy.

End Move

BoomerGoodheart
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Thursday, January 29, 2004 10:41 AM

OOC: Astriana, maybe you missed it, but Damon already gave his name... several posts ago

Damon's turn:

Damon looks to the woman facing him.
"Might be a good idea if you answered the rest o' the cap'n's questions, before you start askin' any more o' your own. You can see that he don't much like bein' put off. Might also want to hand over your gun, 'fore your hand bein' near it gets you shot."
A worried look passes over Damon's face. He looks up at his right hand still in the air and then down to his gun in his holster as if it were more important than the air he was breathing. Things were going from bad to worse and now they wanted the only comfort he had. He looks back up to the woman as if asking if he really had to give it up but he knows by the look on her face that she wouldn't hesitate to shoot him if he refused.
He slowly puts the bowl of food in his right hand and reaches down for his gun with his left. He carefully pulls the weapon from his belt, and reluctantly places it in her outstreatched hand.
"What else do you want to know?"

I'm not broken, in my dream I win...

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 10:47 AM

i DO aim to misbehave

Rowan's Move:
Location: Engine room…hiding.
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Kaylee: "Uh...no, I think I got it. Thanks jus' the same."
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Good grief, she’s adorable, Rowan thinks again. Pretty young to be a ship’s mechanic, gifted or not, and bold to be taking on care of an engine on her own, particularly with a captain who seemed more than happy to have temper tantrums at the drop of a hat.

ROWAN: Makes no never mind to me. I was just looking for someplace to hide anyway, just in case there’s shooting about to start. You wouldn’t mind if I just sit in here for a couple of minutes? I figure no one will fire in this direction for fear of hitting something important.

Stepping to the side where a hammock and a little living area has been set up, she turns to peer down the passageway again, then crouches down into a ball on the deck, hugging her knees. With a quick toss of her head to get her hair out of the way, she looks at Kaylee and sees that she's re-emerged from the engine casing to give her a surprisingly guarded look.

ROWAN: I won’t touch anything, promise.

EOM

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 11:01 AM

Kaylee's Move:
Location: Watching Rowan warily

Kaylee looks over at the beautiful woman crouched near her hammock.

"I got no problem with ya hiding out back here, provided the Cap'n knows yer still on board. He can get powerfully riled up when things don't go his way, but he's a good Captain and he'll give ya a fair shake if ya let 'em."

Kaylee's eyes sparkle as she talks about her Captain. Bending back to her work, she starts to hum a little. Her bad moods never last very long.

End Move

BoomerGoodheart
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Thursday, January 29, 2004 11:24 AM

Inara's turn

Inara's shoulders relax as Damon removes his weapon and places it in Zoe's hand. She can feel Mal do the same, though he still keeps stiffly at attention.

TO DAMON: Well, we here on Serenity can definitely understand accepting a job just because it pays well.

Inara looks pointedly at Mal, then shifts her gaze to Simon, who seems to be lost in thought, a deep crease furrowing his brow.

Inara give Zoe a grateful look: now that he's the only one armed, perhaps Mal can let shine his usual generous and easygoing self.

Inara stands up, smoothing her skirts and making a move toward the hallway between the engine room and dining room, intending to check on Kaylee/Rowan, then go get River the dolls she bought her earlier.

*waits to see if anyone stops her*

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 11:47 AM

Damon's turn:

"Well, we here on Serenity can definitely understand accepting a job just because it pays well." The rich looking woman gets up and moves past him to get to the door.
Does that include collecting rewards for fugitives, he wonders silently. He decides to keep his mouth shut until he finds out what else the captain wants to know and hopes that his day won't get any worse.

I'm not broken, in my dream I win...

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 11:49 AM

i DO aim to misbehave

Rowan’s Move:
Location: Engine room…hiding and hopefully befriending Kaylee

Listening to the humming of what sounds like a formal waltz, Rowan can't help admiring the girl for her devotion to a man with all the finesse of a freight train. Seeing her eyes sparkle gets her to wondering if it might not run just a bit deeper than a mechanic’s regard for her captain. Breathing a sigh, she relaxes, content to watch Kaylee go about her work.

ROWAN: He’s the one who shooed me out of the kitchen - my own fault, really for being too eager about adding my two cents in. We talked already about my going to New Hikido, part paid, part barter, but it seems no one can figure out what to do with me.

Then she nods, conceding that what she says isn’t entirely true.

ROWAN: Well, except for the big guy in the galley. His ideas for me were pret-ty clear. I got the impression from Shepherd Book, though, that any idea of grappling with him would be ill-conceived.

EOM

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 11:50 AM

RAVENWHYTEWING

Slight stands with the Companion. "I'd like to speak with her. The girl. I know she's afraid of me, doctor. I want to give her some assurances, but also a warning."
Slight then turns his gaze to Thorne. "And then I think you and I should have a long talk. It would seem we have some catching up to do."

Everyone Dies. Someone's carrying a bullet for you, doesn't even know it. The trick is, to die of old age before he finds you.

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 11:57 AM

Kaylee's Move:

Laughing a little, Kaylee considers what Rowan's just told her.

"Jayne's not a bad sort, really. He's just...Jayne. Ya shoulda seen him when 'Nara had a female client on board. Don't think I saw him all day. Sometimes he's a lug--I know the type, I got brothers--but he's reliable. Try not ta take what he says too personal. Any man that still writes ta his ma ain't all bad, yeah?"

Kaylee smiles at Rowan reassuringly.

End Move

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 12:09 PM

Book's Move

Location: River's Room

Book leads the confused River to her room and humming a soothing melody, puts a blanket around her shoulders. He turns at the door on his way out.

Book to River

"I need you to stay here for a little while, alright little one? I'll be right outside."

Book closes the door to River's room and also the doors to the surrounding passenger rooms. He goes out to the common area, walks halfway up the aft stairs and stops to listen.

Book hears a semi-muffled voice which he believes belongs to Brink Helsing

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"I'd like to speak with her. The girl. I know she's afraid of me, doctor. I want to give her some assurances, but also a warning."
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Book to himself

"Not gonna happen."

Book goes back down the aft stairs and plants himself squarely at the bottom of them, waiting.

EM

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 12:16 PM

RAVENWHYTEWING

Brink sees the shepard, and stops. It only takes him a glance to see what's about.
"Shepard, I don't mean harm to anyone here. Anyone anywhere, for that matter. I've done a great manner of monstrosities. I'm fairly sure you're God wouldn't even care to take to the time to smight me, and blast me to the Void. But, I'm done with that. I left the Blue Sun to help that girl, because she is in a danger that none of know. And what's more, I can cure her. She will have to make that choice, but I want her to make it, and not some preacher who thinks badly of all those who look like demons."
Slight gives a small smile.
"Or would you like to test me with a cross?"

OOC-gotta go for the evenin, see y'all tomorrow!

Everyone Dies. Someone's carrying a bullet for you, doesn't even know it. The trick is, to die of old age before he finds you.

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 12:19 PM

ahh crud...discontinuity :P will work on my post later

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 12:30 PM

i DO aim to misbehave

Rowan’s Move:
Location: Engine room, still hiding and befriending Kaylee
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Kaylee: Jayne's not a bad sort, really. He's just...Jayne. Ya shoulda seen him when 'Nara had a female client on board…Any man that still writes ta his ma ain't all bad, yeah?
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Rowan's laugh almost echos Kaylee's - she can’t help it. The image of the big fella hunched over a letter to his mother, trying to rework his spelling in a manner that's hopefully accurate is too much to take.

ROWAN: His name’s Jayne? Now that is unexpected. He looks more like a Hank, Dave, a Chuck or I don’t know, Duke maybe.

Contemplating it a bit, she frowns upon reaching a determination.

ROWAN: And yet it fits him. Qquíguài.

Reaching over her head to pull her hair aside, Rowan turns to peer down the passageway again. The volume seems to have lowered considerably and no gunfire has erupted as of yet. That young fella just might last the night after all. Or at least until the end of dinner. Breathing a long sigh, she turns back to Kaylee.

ROWAN: So how long have you been keeping Serenity’s heart and soul in the palm of your hand?

Translations:
Qquíguài - Odd

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 12:35 PM

Damon's turn:

Damon glares at Brink as he passes by. How come that bun tyen-shung duh ee-dway-ro gets by with a sorry, here take my money, I'll talk to you all later? He's the one they should be worried about ex-Alliance, using psychic powers, and then excusing himself like he owns the place?
Damon looks back to the remaining people in the room.
(OOC: which is Mal, Zoe, Jayne and Wash?)
He settles his gaze on the captain and the woman next to him. "What happens now?"

I'm not broken, in my dream I win...

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 12:37 PM

Book's Move

Location: Bottom of aft stairs, blocking Brink's way.

Book looks at the determined man, trying to persuade him to step aside. He judges his motives quickly (as a shepherd should not), and doesn't move.

Book to Brink Helsing

"You may have every bit of good intentions, but that girl's under my protection. If what you say is true, say it to me first. You may get your chance to talk with her... after you talk to me.

First, tell me what danger you think she is in. Then, tell me why you think I'd let you put her in further danger by putting her anywhere near you."

Book breathes deep, pulling back his shoulders and looks Brink Helsing deep in the eyes as he awaits an answer, studying every movement he makes.

EM

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:09 PM

Inara's turn

Inara follows Brink Helsing down the hallway and up the stairs into the common room, then toward the crew quarters. Breathing a sigh of relief at Book's insistence that he leave River be, Inara sets off toward her shuttle to retrieve the stacking dolls she bought River earlier in the day.

Figuring it would be a perfect oppourtunity to not only give poor River a bit of comfort and make sure she heard as little as possible of the conversation, but to also listen in a bit herself.

Inara enters her shuttle, things are still strewn about. Sighing at the mess, Inara retrieves the little pink-wrapped box she had stowed there earlier.

Inara turns around and heads back to the crew quarters, and finds Book and Helsing facing off against one another.

squeezing past the glaring men, Inara enters River's room and finds the girl curled up in the middle of her bed, looking for the world like a lost child.

Inara smiles and offers the shiny package to River.

Keeping a keen ear out for any disturbances from outside, Inara watches River examine her gift.

End Inara's turn

ooc may not be able to post much tonight, guys--spending the night someplace else...will try to check in later.

Just a humble supplicant in service to all things Joss

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:17 PM

OOC: Sorry to reply to my own post, but I felt Book needed some back-up. Since CapnRahn is currently incommunicado and Merc is still catching up, I am gonna play a move for Simon because I don't think he could have been alive and within earshot of what Helsing just said and did without following. If this doesn't flow, let me know.

Simon's Move

Location: Galley

Simon, exhausted and overstimulated, gratefully watches Book lead off River. Hearing Brink Helsing say he is going to talk to River, Simon is stunned for a moment.

"Did he just say? .... is he going? ..... HEY!

Jumps to his feet and regrets it as his heads starts to pound and swim with images and voices.

Aaauugh.

Simon stumbles as quickly as possible out the rear of the galley after Helsing. He finds Helsing at the bottom of the stairs in confrontation with Book, and he stops a fews steps above Helsing with a barely contained rage.

EM

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:19 PM

Kaylee's Move

"Oh, I been here close ta the whole time Capn's had Serenity. He had another mechanic 'fore me, and he was alright I guess. I jus' seemed to know a bit more. My parents sent me off with good wishes, knowin' I could do some decent things in the 'verse. I'd like ta go visit 'em again, but this is my home now. Don't know what I'd do if I couldn't work on Serenity any more."

Kaylee frowns a little as her mind once again skims over the circumstances of her employment.

"I just don't know," she repeats softly.

End Move

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 3:15 PM

i DO aim to misbehave

Quote:
Originally posted by BoomerGoodheart:
Kaylee's Move

"Oh, I been here close ta the whole time Capn's had Serenity. He had another mechanic 'fore me, and he was alright I guess. I jus' seemed to know a bit more. My parents sent me off with good wishes, knowin' I could do some decent things in the 'verse. I'd like ta go visit 'em again, but this is my home now. Don't know what I'd do if I couldn't work on Serenity any more."

Kaylee frowns a little as her mind once again skims over the circumstances of her employment.

"I just don't know," she repeats softly.

End Move

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

Rowan's Move:

The emotions in Kaylee's words are warm, but with a tinge of sadness that easily manages to tug at Rowan's heart. She may be young, but the girl has seen her fair share of the 'verse. Hearing her talk about Serenity as home also inspires a small twinge of jealousy.

ROWAN: You're lucky to have found your home, Kaylee. There are some who search a lifetime for it and never find it. I've heard it said that you can be born in one place, but the only place you can call home is where your heart lives.

Xiang Rowan thinks to herself as she closes her eyes. Just his name brings his strong features to mind, his intense gaze that could always see right through her. The image of him in her mind is as clear now as it was the last moment she saw him seven years ago. Xiang, where are you? What have they done to you?

Taking a long breath to steady herself, she looks at Kaylee. Seeing the girl's earnest concern, she tries a reassuring smile that fails miserably.

ROWAN: Some find it and have it stolen away. It's a precious thing, Kaylee--if you found it, you hold onto it. It isn't likely to come along twice.

EOM

OOC: I'm on until 8PM CST y'all.

We have art so as not to die of truth ~ Neitzsche
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Thursday, January 29, 2004 4:06 PM

Inara's turn

Inara sits perched on the edge of River's bed, smiling brightly as River slowly and mothodically tears open her gift.

First, she runs a nail along the tape at each end, gradually loosening the adhesive. She folds the edges back, and squints, one eye held up to the opening. Nodding to herself, she then starts on the seam where the two pieces of paper join in the back.

eyes still trained on River, Inara hears stumbling steps echo down the short hall. Checking to make sure River is still engrossed, Inara slides to the door and peeks out.

Book's broad back is to the door, his arms crossed over his chest in the classic "thou shalt not enter" pose. The man seems to have a talent for intimidation to rival Jayne's when the mood strikes him.

Brink Helsing is facing the door, and as she peeks out, their eyes meet. She feels a brief flash of pain, but chalks it up to her earlier illness. His eyes are on Book's face, and he looks less than pleased.

The final player in the unfolding drama outside River's door is Simon, who is standing behind Helsing swaying slightly.

Rage and weariness war on his features, but the determined set of his jaw gives her pause. He could do some damage to Brink if his sister is threatened any longer.

Hoping to diffuse the situation, Inara steps out, closing the door quietly behind her. Simon...I'm sure River would like to see you--come inside. Glancing at Helsing and Book--her eyes pleading for them to solve this elsewhere, she holds the door ajar for Simon. He glares at Slight, then brushes against her as he passes, and is inside.

Inara turns to face the two remaining:

TO SLIGHT: Mr. Helsing...Slight...I'm sure you can see now is not the time for....whatever you believe your purpose is with River. I guarantee she is not of a mind to be a danger to anyone right now. Please..just go back upstairs. There will certainly be time later for this.

TO BOOK: Shepherd, thank you....her significant look tells him what for. Without him, things could have been much worse.

Giving one last piercing look to both men, Inara turns and reenters River's room.

End Inara's turn

00c hope I didn't take too many liberties...lemme know if I messed up anyone's plans *still bad at this writing other people's parts thing*

Just a humble supplicant in service to all things Joss

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 5:02 PM

OOC: *sigh* they've all abandoned me/him, left me at the mercy of Mal and Zoe...

I'd/Damon would probably be off somewhere else too (probably the infirmery) if it weren't for the fact that Mal would blow his head off... lol
Well, I guess I'll just have to wait until morning to hear the verdict... it'll be a sleepless night

Night all, I'll try to be up early so I won't miss all the action

I'm not broken, in my dream I win...

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 8:00 PM