RP: "Adventures in Gunrunning"

LOCATION-INFIRMARY
As...
DAMON
gasping in pain
"YES! I'm sure... I'm sure no locks wasn't locked was open..."

SIMON
looks DEEP into DAMONs pupils
"Yes, I now believe you."

SIMON reaches for another hypo and injects DAMON. DAMON falls blissfully unconscious. The truth serum and pain retreived the answers he was looking for.

SIMON feels sonfident that DAMONs subconscious will only hold the very hazy and painful memory of waking up during a surgery.

He quickly and expertly removes the final bullet from DAMONs leg and stiches him up with speed and finesse. SIMON cleans and bandages all the wounds.

He finds that DAMONs ribs are only cracked a bit, some cartilage bits that will float around causing minor pain until they are reasorbed in a few days.

After a fast cleanup and unstrapping, SIMON injects DAMON with a stimulant. Simon, with years of practice behind him, dresses DAMON then and helps him to the door.

SIMON
While unlocking and opening the door with one hand, all trace of an accent have dissappeared

"You'll be fine, just take these" ...

puts pill bottle in a groggy DAMONs pocket with the instructions.

..."if you feel any discomfort. Now you can talk to the Captain, if you feel up to it."

DAMONs grogginess seems to wear off quickly at that remark and he nods.

SIMON hands DAMONs bag to him and gives him a slight push to help him over the threshold and moves back inside, closing and securing the door

SIMON
Opening the cyrobox - he finds it EMPTY. A small predatory smile creeps over his features as he whispers.
"Safe, it is..."

EOM

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

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Saturday, January 31, 2004 6:07 PM

Damon's turn:
Location: downstairs common room

Simon gives Damon a slight push to get him over the threshold and moves back inside, closing and securing the door.
Damon stumbles forward, his poor attempts to steady himself fail and he falls to the ground with a hard thud and a load groan.
Flashes of broken memories flood what's left of his consciencness.

Quote:
"John, stop it! You'll kill him!"
"SHUT UP!!"

"Drop your weapons and put your hands in the air! You are outnumbered and have no where to go!"
"Jien tah duh guay!"

"You usless piece of tzao gao! Get up!"

"Iz it safe?!"
Waving the bloody forceps and bullet under Damon's nose, an undisguised threat: this could get worse.

"You lying hwoon dahn! I'll skin you alive!"
"John, he's telling the truth!"
"You better be damn sure!"

"YES! I'm sure... I'm sure no locks wasn't locked was open..."
Damon rolls onto his back, a single tear escaping from his tightly closed eyes.
"I didn't do anything... never did anything... Shiong-mung duh kwong-run, I'll kill you..."

Translations:

Jien tah duh guay = Like hell!
tzao gao = shit
hwoon dahn = bastard
shiong-mung duh kwong-run = violent lunatic

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

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Saturday, January 31, 2004 6:51 PM

BOOMERGOODHEART

Kaylee's Move
Location: In the innards of Serenity

Kaylee hums to herself as she works amidst the pipes and lines of Serenity. Coming to a "T" junction, her eyes glaze over a bit. Frowning, she squeezes the tube a little. No, this isn't right...it's not giving enough.

"Damn," she thinks, "now I gotta crawl back out an' get down ta the 'nfirmary. Hope Simon won't mind me workin' in there."

Wriggling backwards, she manages to hop down to the deck without banging anything. With a deep sigh, she heads down the passageway to the infirmary. As she rounds the corner to the common room, she sees that strange passenger--Damon, was his name?--collapsed on the floor next to the table.

Crouching over him, she lays a hand on his shoulder and asks, "Hey, are ya ok? What're ya doin' out here?"

Kaylee notices a tear trailing down the man's cheek. He seems to be mumbling something about locks and he didn't do it, or some such thing.

Alarmed, she stands and moves to the infirmary door. She starts to pound on it when she notices that the lock is engaged.

"Simon! Simon! That Damon fella is layin' on the floor out here! Why'd ya let him leave if he ain't fixed yet?"

"Simon?" she whispers nervously, after getting no response from the doctor.

End Move

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

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Saturday, January 31, 2004 7:23 PM

OOC: ACK!! Capn Rahn, what have you done!! You didn't get Damon back in his clothes... he's still in those handcuffs though... lol

Damon feels a hand on his shoulder and immediately pulls his arms up defensively.
"No... qing... wo bu zhidao..."
He hears a female voice calling, and wearily opens his eyes.
"...Why'd ya let him leave if he ain't fixed yet?"
"I didn't do anything..."
He tries to get up, but his bruised and battered body refuses to cooperate.
"Bu huai le..."

Translations:

qing = please
wo bu zhidao = I don't know
Bu huai le = not broken

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

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Saturday, January 31, 2004 7:35 PM

OOC
Squee ... never took Damon outta his clothes and the cuffs seems to keep coming and going, by reading the actions of Damon in previous posts ... are they in front or behind Damon's back?

LOCATION-INFIRMARY
Just after SIMON opens the cyrobox

SIMON closes the empty cyrobox and begins to re-straps it just as...

KAYLEE
pounding on the infirmary door

"Simon! Simon! That Damon fella is layin' on the floor out here! Why'd ya let him leave if he ain't fixed yet?"

SIMON hurredly tosses the first strap down and tips the lid off from the box -quietly, but looking like it was done in a hurry.

He then moves over to the exam table and then smacks his forehead HARD on an edge, after checking for the correct angle of attack. He slides to the floor quietly, having hit his head TOO hard and greying out.

Blood begins to pool slowly from the shallow scalp wound and trickle across the floor as SIMON passes into light unconsciousness.

EOM

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Saturday, January 31, 2004 7:47 PM

OOC: yes Mercedes did... he told Damon to strip or be doped, so he did... guess you missed it. let me know what you want to do...
Edited: Crisis averted! thanks CapnRahn!! oh, and for the record, Damon's handuffs have been severed from scene 1 but he hasn't gotten them off yet.

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

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Saturday, January 31, 2004 7:54 PM

OCC:
OK, it was said, just not clearly defined as to stripped down how far.

I am sure Simon would dress Damon before hauling him out.

BTW, we should TRY to keep this type of 'notes' in the OOC thread.

EDIT
Fixed the clothes thing ... don't know what to do about the handcuff thing other than have Simon 'pick' the lock.

Also, Merz already gave the short version of 'healing' Damon.

I musta missed it because it followed her OOC part of her post.

Shows me WHY I should'na post while sleepy!!!

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Saturday, January 31, 2004 8:07 PM

erased/moved

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Saturday, January 31, 2004 8:50 PM

Book's Move

Location: River's Room, with Inara, River, Slight and Thorne.

The tension in River's room has grown by degrees, almost matching the humidity. The somewhat cramped quarters making everyone a little uncomfortable. Brink Helsing has been alternating between closing his eyes and staring at River intently. River crouches in a corner, afraid and mumbling, and in obvious terror.

Book (softly) to himself and coincidentally everyone around him, since they are quiet.

"This isn't right...."

TO: Helsing

"Helsing, I don't know what you're doing, but it worries me and it's terrifying River... can't you see?"

Book moves to River, who is trembling and almost sweating herself into a numbed shock. SHe flinches initially from Book, then relaxes as she recognizes him. Book helps River to her feet and sits next to her on the bed, his gun forgotten tucked away behind his belt. Book looks up to Inara.

Book to Inara

"Inara, she needs water."

Book waits a moment for Inara and then, looking to Slight, his nostrils flare and his eyes squint half-closed. He stands up calmly and brings River with him.

"C'mon. Everyone into the Common Area. I don't like this. It feels like we're performing rituals in dark corners. Out into the open!"

With this, Book walks River out of her room and into the Common Area.

EM

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Saturday, January 31, 2004 9:13 PM

Inara's turn

LOCATION: RIVER'S ROOM, THEN THE COMMON AREA

BOOK:Inara, she needs water."

Inara nods to Book. Disentangling herself from River, she stands and follows him as he brings the group into the common area.

As they enter the common area, Inara spots the new arrival, Damon, on the floor in front of the infirmary door. Glancing back at Book, who's now getting River settled in a chair, she approaches Damon.

His clothes are mussed, and he wears the shocked expression of a man who's been rudely treated. She notices long strips of white streaked with bright red under his shirt. As she gets closer, she recognizes them as blood-streaked bandages.

He flinches as she approaches, mumbling incoherently. He bats at her hands feebly as she pushes his shirt aside to examine his chest. "He needs Simon" she thinks

Inara rocks back on her heels and looks around. To her right, she spots Kaylee bending over a semi-concious Simon near the med-bed in the infirmary. Simon is pale, and she sees a smear of blood on the floor near his head.

Inara glares down at Damon's face, his eyes slowly regaining focus.

INARA: Did you do this to him?! Why would you attack the doctor? He's the only one that can help you!

Inara pushes to her feet, using a hand on Damon's chest as leverage. She hears the man grunt as she puts weight on his injured chest.

She enters the infirmary...but as she does, she notices the cryo-box just inside the door is open, the lid thrown back like some child's discarded toy box.

Pressing the callbutton on the intercom with one delicately polished nail, Inara speaks.

INARA: Mal--things are getting a little odd down here in the infirmary. Simon's been attacked, Damon's down, I'm not sure if he had anything to do with it....and why's River's cryo-box sitting open in the infirmary?"

while she waits for an answer, Inara grabs some gauze from the drawer to her left and hands it to Kaylee.

End Inara's turn

EOM

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Saturday, January 31, 2004 9:17 PM

Damon's turn:
Location: downstairs common room

"I didn't do anything!"
Damon tries to sit up again, but again is unable.
"I'm not staying here... you can't keep me here forever."

Quote:
"You will stay here as long as I damn well say!"

Damon pulls his arms up to cover his face and groans. "No... lao tyen, boo..."

Translations:

lao tyen, boo = oh, god, no

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

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Saturday, January 31, 2004 9:25 PM

SERENITYSSON

Jayne's Turn:

Carrying an armload of guns, freshly cleaned with the care most parents bestow upon their children, Jayne enters the common room. Noticing the chaos in sickbay, Jayne sees the empty Cryo-box.

"Gorram it! Where in the ruttin hell is that snake Niska. Please tell me the bastards swimmin' outside..."

The Hero of Canton, the man they call... Meeeeee!

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Sunday, February 1, 2004 4:05 AM

OOC pt1:
I must have not made it clear in my post that the cyrobox was strapped closed and locked. Unless Kaylee opned it.

Bugger ... I should never post while 3/4 asleep! (this post included

)

Isn't the Serenity still grounded (by Wash) on Hera (?), just oustside town?

LOCATION-INFIRMARY
Just after KAYLEE has picked the infirmary lock, and is tending to Simon

SIMON looks up at KAYLEE a dazed expression on his face. He holds on to her and tries to get up. But to no avail, KAYLEE gently pushes him back down.

KAYLEE cleans his cut while murmuring comforting words. SIMON does not notice the open and empty cyrobox behind KAYLEE.

EOM

OOC pt2:
Boomer, paging BoomerGoodHeart - please move to the main stage-infirmary section.
You FINALLY have an interaction with Simon, after what ... the teaser and 7.5 acts?!

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

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Sunday, February 1, 2004 6:40 AM

*ooc* gorrammit Capn'--I'm sorry :( I shouldn't have posted sleepy and tipsy last night :P hope this doesn't mess things up too much.

Just a humble supplicant in service to all things Joss

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Sunday, February 1, 2004 6:45 AM

Keep the Shiny side up

Thorne's Move:

[THORNE walks with the others to the common room, Staying behind HELSING and ready if he starts trouble. Upon entering, he sees DAMON on the floor. INARA rushes to him, concerned. As she bends down she looks toward a sound to her left and her expression changes to one of anger.]

INARA: "Did you do this to him?! Why would you attack the doctor? He's the only one that can help you!"

[As she rises, ungently using the wounded DAMON as a support, the big mercenary shuffles in, loaded with ordinance. He walks past Thorne and looks into the infirmary.]

JAYNE:"Gorram it! Where in the ruttin hell is that snake Niska. Please tell me the bastards swimmin' outside..."

[At the mention of Niska's name, Thorne's eyes narrow.He steps forward and grabs JAYNE's shoulder.]

THORNE:"Niska? Adelai Niska? Please tell me that you have that sadistic son of a bitch on board. I'll pay whatever you ask for an hour...no, make that two hours, alone with the little slug. He and I have some old business to discuss. He owes me something and I'd love to collect. Just two hours and you can have him back...well, most of him, anyway.

[The anticipation in Thorne's eyes is not a pleasant sight to behold. He draws his tanto and tests the edge agains his thumb.]

EOM

OOC: Oh, boy! A Niska hunt!?

"Keep the Shiny side up"

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Sunday, February 1, 2004 7:19 AM

Book's Move

Location: Common Area with River, Damon, Thorne, Jayne.... Inara and Simon are nearby in the infirmary.

Book scans the room quickly and his mind clicks. No Captain.

Book to Jayne

"He's loose. Check the weapons, quickly. Make sure none are missing and secure them."

Book to Helsing

"No one should be alone now. Go with Jayne. Any questions you need to ask River can wait for now."

Book across the room to Inara

"Inara, call to the bridge and make sure everything's ok up there... and put Wash on his guard."

EM

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Sunday, February 1, 2004 7:35 AM

Keep the Shiny side up

Mal's move:

[MAL is heading back to the engine room to check on the repairs when he hears INARA on the intercom.]

INARA: "Mal--things are getting a little odd down here in the infirmary. Simon's been attacked, Damon's down, I'm not sure if he had anything to do with it....and why's River's cryo-box sitting open in the infirmary?"

[As he rushed down the aft stair he hears THORNE speak.]

THORNE:"Niska? Adelai Niska? Please tell me that you have that sadistic son of a bitch on board. I'll pay whatever you ask for an hour...no, make that two hours, alone with the little slug. He and I have some old business to discuss. He owes me something and I'd love to collect. Just two hours and you can have him back...well, most of him, anyway."

Then BOOK:He's loose. Check the weapons, quickly. Make sure none are missing and secure them. No one should be alone now. Go with Jayne. Any questions you need to ask River can wait for now."

[MAL sees JAYNE and HELSING leaving to secure weapons and nods them on. Pushing past THORNE, MAL looks into the infirmary to see SIMON on the floor with KAYLEE wiping blood from his brow, and INARA looking at the empty cryo-box.]

MAL:Juh hen sh guh kwai luh duh jean jan. [He walks to the intercom and thumbs the button] "Wash, Zoe, best get to the common area ma shong. Our fish ain't on ice anymore. An' bring that Roxanne girl with you. No one should be alone right now"

[Mal turns to THORNE, and growls...]

MAL:"Old man, if you can find that little liou mahng, you can have your two hours free. I just want him 'live enough to tell how he got out of cryo. But first, help me get that feller off the floor and into sick bay. INARA and KAYLEE'll stay and see to him and the Doc. Soon's the rest get here we'll pair up an' go huntin' Niskas."

[MAL gives the empty cryo-box a hard kick. It slides across the floor and hits the cabinets on the opposite wall with a clatter.]

EOM

Juh hen sh guh kwai luh duh jean jan =
This really is a happy holiday.
Liou mahng = Bastard

OOC: Edited to align with JAYNE and SLIGHT checking arms and to get DAMON into sickbay.

"Keep the Shiny side up"

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Sunday, February 1, 2004 8:37 AM

OOC:
I suppose I could play Niska until Kelso can return and play him...

Let me do a flashback scene and pick up Niska's escape from his POV.

Please don't 'find' him just yet, till I can catch Niska up to our current timeframe.

That OK with everyone? Please give your yeas or nays on the OOC thread.

If so ...

THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR A FLASHBACK & NISKA'S MOVE

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

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Sunday, February 1, 2004 9:09 AM

Damon's turn:
Location: common room with just about everybody

Damon hears feet moving and voices shouting around him, but none of it seems to make any sense. Everything is slurred and painful with the numb darkness of unconscieness pushing closer. He feels someone grab his arm and half drag him across the floor. Part of him knows that he's supposed to stay awake, keep fighting, but his strength, both mental and physical, had deserted him.

Quote:
"Nothing is ever easy..."

"Bu huai le..." his words are barely audible as his eyes drift close. Surrendering to his exhaustion, he lets the bitter peace of unconsciencness take him.

Translations:
bu huai le = not broken

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

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Sunday, February 1, 2004 11:34 AM

BOOMERGOODHEART

Kaylee's Move
Location: Infirmary

After having picked the lock on the infirmary, Kaylee opens the door to find Simon lying on the floor, blood pooling around his head.

"Simon!"

Kaylee rushes in to kneel next to him. She sees that he's moving sluggishly. Looking around, she spies some gauze on the counter. Grabbing it up, she presses it against the shallow cut in Simon's forehead.

"Simon? Can ya hear me? What in the 'verse is goin' on here?"

Kaylee glances up through the doorway as almost everyone else enters the common area. She sees Inara checking on Damon and Book helping River to the couch. Jayne comes in, carting his armory with him, and starts yelling when he sees the empty cryo-chamber. Then that older fella starts railing on about Niska.

"Oh, the Captain ain't gonna like this one lick," she thinks, unconsciously whispering out loud.

Turning back to Simon, she speaks softly to him, trying to help him come around.

End Move

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"I love my Captain."

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Sunday, February 1, 2004 12:06 PM

LOCATION-INFIRMARY
During KAYLEEs ministrations...

SIMON hears the following as if from a long distance down a wet and slimy concrete tunnel.

KAYLEE
"Simon? Can ya hear me? What in the
'verse is goin' on here?"

SIMON follows the voice, it leads him towards the warm, lighted and comforting end of this stinking and festering tunnel

KAYLEE
"Oh, the Captain ain't gonna like this one lick," she whispers with her thought, unconsciously out loud.

As SIMON nears end of the tunnel, he can now see the Infirmary encapsulated within the small circle of light ahead. Cyrobox - open and empty, blood on the floor ...

...pain shoots through SIMON as he slips and falls HARD.

As he hits the floor, the tunnel seems to rotate ninety degrees and becomes an inverted well...

...SIMON falls with great speed downwards towards the light. With a sudden impact and wrenching, SIMON finds himself looking out of his own eyes into KAYLEEs iridescent hazel eyes. Feeling her arms around him. Hearing her caring whispers.

SIMON impulsively kisses KAYLEEs lips and keeping his eyes open with arms holding her tightly. He focuses upon the deep feelings he has for KAYLEE and tries to project them to her through the kiss and touch.

SIMON is afraid this is an illusion. He also fears he is losing his grip this reality.

KAYLEEs reaction washes over SIMON in a deluge of barley restrained emotion. This wave obliterates the fears in a fluid rush.

EOM

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

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Sunday, February 1, 2004 12:22 PM

BOOMERGOODHEART

Kaylee's Move
Location: Heaven, I think

Kaylee jerks a little as Simon kisses her.

"Oh, Lord," she thinks, "this is better'n I ever imagined."

Not caring that Simon's hurt, or that Inara is right there, or that Niska is loose, or anything...Kaylee relishes the feel of Simon's lips under her own. Her natural exuberance bubbles up, threatening to overwhelm both of them. Hugging Simon close, she loses herself in the sensation.

Breaking free, she puts a little space between them. Her lips slightly parted, her eyes closed, she breathes out, "Wow".

End Move

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

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Sunday, February 1, 2004 1:01 PM

I woke up late, had to get going. Man, I've got to learn to control my internal clock...to gorram strong...

From now on, I'm gonna just put an official thanks in the OOC threard, for those who played River.
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River is in the Commons Area with Book (I think). She "picks up" or whatever on Damon, who's been saying Bu huai le (Not broken).

Don't try to fix me, I'm not broken.
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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!
Teela Brown, keeper of bad typing.

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Sunday, February 1, 2004 1:35 PM

OOC: lol, I guess its normal for me to not understand who River was referring to when she said that...
I would post a move but... Damon is out of action for a while. Not that I would have minded hunting Niska, but realistically, I think Damon has done quiet enough for one day...
Happy super bowl everyone! and good hunting!!

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

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Sunday, February 1, 2004 3:38 PM

CHANNAIN

i DO aim to misbehave

Rowan's Move:
Location: Starting in the engine room and working her way down to start swabbing the deck in the cargo hold.

All she had to do, it seems, is ask for the bucket and mop. Seeing Zoe's smile, she determines that Reynolds' first officer had the same idea she did - putting the new girl to work as a gully slave - and tilts her head backward to indicate she should come along. The both leave the engine room just in time to meet Reynolds' coming from the galley.

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Mal: Zoe, Guess you got that Damon to the Doc. Why don't you get little Miss Obsidian-eyes here to cleanin' up the cargo bay? She wanted to work her passage, an' here's her chance."
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Obsidian eyes? Was that his idea of a compliment? Seeing Zoe give him a somewhat long-suffering look, she nods shortly at his winning suggestion and continues on. Rowan follows, holding eye contact with the captain as she approaches. Pausing, she nods once in a respectful manner, adding a lift of one eyebrow for good measure before making the turn to head down the rear stairs into the cargo bay.

After taking out what they needed from the utility closet off the cargo bay, including a prybar, Rowan and Zoe head up to the forward area of the cargo bay. Already watching the deck grating under her feet, Rowan stops at the edge of the stain and measures from her feet to the forward doors. They'll have to pull up at least ten of the grates to get at the plating underneath. Zoe is already pulling one up and slides it aside. Hopping down, she takes the broom and begins pushing broken glass into a tidy pile.

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ZOE: "You said you had several skills that might be useful. What kind o' skills are we talkin' about, aside from the ability to clean cargo bay floors drenched in glass and tequila?"
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Before Rowan can formulate an answer - which just got more difficult to determine in the face of an efficient crew - the captain walks through again all full of praise and helpful suggestions.

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MAL: "Glad somebody's doin' somethin useful 'round here. Why don't you unload the truck an' trailer, and we can cram all this luh-suh in 'em and drive it out the ramp. Gotta make room for Thorne's cargo, if we ever find out were it's at."
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Standing back, Rowan observes the two together as the discuss Thorne, his cargo and their separate ideas on how this job is going - undoubtedly nefarious in nature - she can't help but notice a distinct lack of sexual tension between the two. On some ships, the captain and first officer are often a married couple. There was one where the roles were even reversed - the woman was captain, and her husband was first officer. That didn't seem to be the case here. There is a generous amount of respect, and a long-time association - friendship perhaps - but it did not go any further. Then she hears something about limes, and Rowan starts paying attention.

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MAL: ...Soon's we get Thorne's conex loaded and clear atmo it'll be margarita time. Dong Ma?"
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Then he managed to save some of it? Beaming over the prospect, and thinking of the recipe for the finest real margarita she picked up frm the head bartender on the luxury liner China Rose, it's on her lips to offer it when Reynolds turns on his heel and heads out again. Reminding herself that she was going to stay out of his way for awhile, Rowan turns to look at Zoe who seems fairly annoyed about something Reynolds said. Different styles, these two, that was for certain. Although both were straight-forward, Zoe was more for action than words while Reynolds wasn't afraid to voice just about everything on his mind. An intriguing balance.

EOM

EDIT: Removed the offer to make margaritas. Rowan is still trying to stay under Mal's radar. Will make use of it later.

OOC: I have returned from the frozen north to find 4-6 inches on the freeways. WHEW! It's good to be home!

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Sunday, February 1, 2004 6:31 PM

Quote:
OOC: lol, I guess its normal for me to not understand who River was referring to when she said that...
I would post a move but... Damon is out of action for a while. Not that I would have minded hunting Niska, but realistically, I think Damon has done quiet enough for one day...
Happy super bowl everyone! and good hunting!!

Well, when River makes sense, it's a bad sign. Unless I told off secrets.

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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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Sunday, February 1, 2004 7:23 PM

SERENITYSSON

Jayne's turn:

"Kinda got an armload as is, an' considerin' the current situation, what I'm carryin' is powerful more important than some piece o' dock refuse that got kicked up onta the ship. We ain't some flyin soup kitchen last time I looked anyways..."

The hairs on the back of Jaynes neck start to stand on end. Niska on the loose means trouble for everyone.

Mubbling to himself "I wish the Captain weren't such a gorram bleedin' heart. I shoulda' beaten Niska inside out when we had the friggin' chance."

He turns to secure his weapons in his bunk when that wierd guy he saw earlier starts to follow.

"I ain't no ruttin' babysitter, take care o yurown self. Freaky here givin' me the gorram creeps anyways... now, git!"

Jayne waves the strange looking man away and heads out to secure the weapons as Book suggested. Jayne thinks to himself... Ain't no better place to secure most of these than loaded an' on me...

Walking away, Jayne shouts over his shoulder, "Y'all better wear a bell or sumthin', I'm shootin' at any noise or movement I ain't expectin', what with that shrivled up psycho Niska roamin' around."

The Hero of Canton, the man they call... Meeeeee!

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Monday, February 2, 2004 2:58 AM

Keep the Shiny side up

Mal's move:

KAYLEE:Kaylee jerks a little as Simon kisses her...Breaking free, she puts a little space between them. Her lips slightly parted, her eyes closed, she breathes out, "Wow".

MAL:[surprised and pleased at this turn of events] "'Bout gorram time. We been waitin' ta see that a while. But better break up this ai yan until we get NISKA back in his box."

EOM

Ai yan = Love Feast (sort of)

OOC: I'm going to edit a prior move to align with JAYNE and SLIGHT going to secure the weapons, and to get DAMON into sick bay.

"Keep the Shiny side up"

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Monday, February 2, 2004 4:51 AM

Inara's turn

LOCATION-INFIRMARY, KAYLEE'S HEAVEN

As the cryo-box slides across the floor and smacks the opposite wall, Inara flinches involuntarily. Mal is standing very close to her, heat from his body washes over her in waves. She begins to lean into him, but stops herself--crossing her arms over her chest and standing back.

TO MAL:"We can stay here and take care of Simon and this Damon character, Mal, but I would appreciate some protection. Our doctor, manly as he is *gives Mal a wry grin* isn't much use to us right now...neither is Damon. If you could leave us a weapon, I would feel much safer. If that xiong meng de kuang ren shows up, we're in big trouble."

Inara takes a moment to glance down at the fallen doctor. Kaylee's lips are pressed tight to his. Inara smiles down at the pair.

Kaylee pulls away.
Simon's eyes are glazed and soft, his lips parted. Kaylee's breathing is harsh, she can hear it from here. A huge grin spreads over Kaylee's face.

"wow" Kaylee breathes.

MAL:[surprised and pleased at this turn of events] "'Bout gorram time. We been waitin' ta see that a while. But better break up this ai yan until we get NISKA back in his box."

Inara shushes Mal, and grabs his arm, walking them into the area right outside the infirmary. A broad grin is also on Mal's face. "you seem as happy as Kaylee, Mal." Inara beams at Mal.

Still focused on him, Inara calls into the infirmary: Kaylee, hon...if you could get Simon onto the med-bed, we can start bandaging his head."

so...a weapon?

*waits*

xiong meng de kuang ren=violent lunatic

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Monday, February 2, 2004 5:45 AM

Keep the Shiny side up

Mal's/Thorne's move:

INARA:"Kaylee, hon...if you could get Simon onto the med-bed, we can start bandaging his head." And to MAL:"so...a weapon?"

MAL:[Still grinning] "What? Yeah...weapon. Where's that ho-tze de pigu JAYNE? He had a whole armload. I'll fetch one and be right back. THORNE, keep watch here.[MAL heads for the crew quarters]

[As MAL leaves, THORNE approches INARA. Reaching under his coat, he removes a paddle holster containing a small pistol and spare magazine from his belt at the small of his back. He hands it to INARA.]

THORNE:"Ma'am, I'd be honored if you would take this. It's easy to use and quite effective. [pause ] But forgive me, we haven't been properly introduced. I am Roosevelt Thorne...and may I say that it is an unexpected pleasure to meet someone of your beauty and sophistication this far out from the Core. Qualities well matched by your obvious courage and compassion. I hope that we can spend a little time together after this crisis ends. I sometimes long for civilized conversation out here in the wilds."

[THORNE takes INARA's hand, which still holds the holstered pistol, bows at the waist, and kisses it.]

EOM

Ho-tze de pigu: Monkey's ass

"Keep the Shiny side up"

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Monday, February 2, 2004 7:19 AM

RAVENWHYTEWING

OOC: sorry I been outta the loop guys, long weekend.

Slights turn.

Slight stares at River, trying to see past all the twists and passages of her mind. It takes a moment-the Academy took plenty of time with this one-and speaks slowly, carefully. "You know how it is, River. You know that they wanted us to hurt, wanted us to suffer so they could own us. I have to make sure they didn't want anyone else to see that." Slight continues to stare, looking past all of the clouds, the haze, and is suddenly surprised. She's getting better, he realizes, she's actually healing. Incredible. Her brother is. . .helping her.
Slight suddenly gasps, and feels the sharp retaliation of Rivers mind drive straight through him. He recoils, and starts to fall back. Slight collapses, muttering only, "By the Void. . .where's her. . .brother. . ."
Slight falls into a heap on the floor.
EOM

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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Monday, February 2, 2004 7:34 AM

Inara's turn
LOCATION-OUTSIDE INFIRMARY

******
THORNE approches INARA. Reaching under his coat, he removes a paddle holster containing a small pistol and spare magazine from his belt at the small of his back. He hands it to INARA.
******
I am Roosevelt Thorne...and may I say that it is an unexpected pleasure to meet someone of your beauty and sophistication this far out from the Core.
******

Inara's eyes sparkle with undisguised mirth as Thorne kisses her hand, which still clutches the weapon.

Inara admires the proffered weapon, the leather still warm from the new gentleman's body heat. She turns it over in her hands, removing it from the holster and inspecting it. The weapon has a nice heft, and has been extraordinarily well taken-care of. The surface gleams with oil. It fits her small hand quite well. She tucks the holster into the band tied around her thin waist on her left side, and the second magazine into the right, after checking to make sure it was full.

Inara looks up from her ministrations to face Thorne.

She gracefully accepts his praise with a smile. and thinks: "this one is quite the charmer, isn't he? A true gentleman to boot."
Thorne reminds Inara of the more gentle and pleasurable clients she has entertained.

Thorne is of medium build, but Inara's head still only brushes his chin. He is well-muscled and lean, very strong-looking. Thorne's face is open and gentle now, but she had seen him earlier sporting the look of a drill-sergeant. He is not a terribly young man, but he has an open charm she finds attractive. He speaks in the clipped tones of one who has spoken many languages, and mastered his own.

Inara feels instantly at home with him, and graces him with a true, open smile.

TO THORNE: "It is a true pleasure to meet a gentleman of your caliber out here, Mr. Thorne. My name is Inara, pleased to meet you. Thank you very kindly for the honor of carrying your weapon. I would be most happy to chat with you after things have settled down a bit."

Just a humble supplicant in service to all things Joss

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Monday, February 2, 2004 8:40 AM

Book's Move

Location: Common Area with River and Slight... others nearby in infirmary.

Book watches Jayne shrug off Helsing. As Jayne leaves the common area heading for his guns, Book stands up, goes to the doorway of the cargo bay and calls after him.

Book to Jayne

"Check on the radio locker too, Jayne... and put one on your belt.

From the metal grated stairway, which Jayne is leaping up three steps at a time, Book looks down to the floor of the cargo bay to see Rowan, leaning on a old push-broom, has stopped cleaning to admire Jayne as he runs by.

Book to Rowan

"Rowan, you need to be wary..."

Book's words are interrupted by a dull thump. He looks behind him to the common area and Helsing is in a heap on the floor. Book knows his mistake in leaving River's side, even for a moment. His words to Rowan left unfinished, Book turns and goes quickly back to River and the unconscious Slight.

Book gets down on one knee next to Slight, puts a hand on his chest and looks up at River.

Book to River

"River, what happened?"

EM

OOC: Book missed the whole kiss!!

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Monday, February 2, 2004 9:21 AM

Keep the Shiny side up

Thorne's/Mal's move:

[THORNE watches with growing respect as INARA competently checks the pistol's load and tucks it in her belt ready for a cross-draw. This woman is really one in a million. Obviously a trained Companion, and due all the respect a man can give. He's seen the looks she and the Captain have exchanged, and knows there's something there, but doesn't understand why MAL hasn't made his move. Maybe he realizes that he's out of his class with a lady this fine.]

INARA: "It is a true pleasure to meet a gentleman of your caliber out here, Mr. Thorne. My name is Inara, pleased to meet you. Thank you very kindly for the honor of carrying your weapon. I would be most happy to chat with you after things have settled down a bit."

THORNE:"The bearer honors my poor gift. I would be delighted to spend time with you later, as a fellow passenger, or, if you will permit, as Companion and client. Please consider my request."

[As THORNE finishes, MAL enters from the crew quarters, carrying a large revolver. He sees THORNE and INARA standing close and notices INARA's eyes locked on THORNE's face, a slight smile on her lips. Where did she get that gun? from THORNE?]

MAL:"Huh. Where'd you get that little piece of go-se? Here's a real full-size gun, if you think you can hold it."

[THORNE turns to the glaring MAL and gives him that same amused smile he always seems to wear. Like he knew something funny.]

EOM

Go-se: Dog crap.

"Keep the Shiny side up"

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Monday, February 2, 2004 9:30 AM

RAVENWHYTEWING

Under Book, without moving another muscle, Slights eyes snap open, and tears of blood begin streaming out of his eyes.
Book can suddenly hear a voice, almost whispering in his ears. . .
"Find the brother. . .she has a switch."

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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Monday, February 2, 2004 10:41 AM

CHANNAIN

i DO aim to misbehave

Rowan's Move:
Location: Cargo bay, up by the main doors, sweeping up glass with a problematic broom.

Funny how Reynolds didn't take the advantage back at the lavatory, when the advantage was definitely being offered, as she's met more than one captain who did. Not for the first time, she wonders what manner of captain she's encountered this time, or what manner of browncoat, for that matter. In her experience, there were two kinds; them as were in it for the prospect of profit and them as were in it for the cause. Time would tell if Reynolds was one or the other.

Using the pry bar, Zoe manages to remove eight of the floor grates, while Rowan stands on the deck plates, gathering up the remaining glass using a push-broom with a wobbly handle. The tequila has already started getting pretty ripe, and yet she's can already taste the sweet nectar of a real margarita.

Hearing heavy bootsteps on the stairs, she looks up to see the big man - Jayne - headed back up to the galley, most likely after those guns she saw him laying out just as she left for the engine room. Taking a moment, she leans on the broom to watch him take three steps at a time, admiring the fit of drab utility trousers over a nicely toned behind. A girl could get used to watching all the tasty male activity on board this little ship.

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BOOK: Rowan, you need to be wary...
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Having seen the Shepherd's concern, she gives him a wink before he turns back to the common area. She can almost hear what he was going to say - You need to be wary of being led astray, evil-doers come in all forms, or somesuch. Probably add in a warning about one of the special levels of hell that only Shepherds seemed to know about, just for good measure.

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MAL (on the all-ship intercom): "Wash, Zoe, best get to the common area ma shong. Our fish ain't on ice anymore. An' bring that Roxanne girl with you. No one should be alone right now."
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Fish? First tequila, now seafood - maybe Reynolds has some kind of idea to go into the restaurant supply business? Not much profit in it, but the work was certainly regular. Zoe is already back up on the floor grating and stops on her way to the infirmary to give Rowan a meaningful look.

ROWAN: You go on - I'll just keep plugging along.

Scowling down at her broom as the brush head goes skittering away again, Rowan glares at it like it did it on purpose.

EOM

OOC: Since there won't be much to do until the outline is done, I'm finessing what I have done.

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Monday, February 2, 2004 10:43 AM

Wow. Just wow. Okay, this might not make sense, but since I'm confused, oh well. Deal.
________
River is in the Commons Area, and (I guess) has just made Slight collapse. Book asks her what she did. (Truth be told, I don't know either. So I'll guess.)

He's trying, he's trying.
________

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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!
Teela Brown, keeper of bad typing.

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Monday, February 2, 2004 11:22 AM

Book's Move

Location: Common Area with Slight and River

Book's focus is fully back upon Slight, but his alarm at River's words are immmediately evident upon his face.

Book tries to shout but his voice is only a hoarse whisper.

"Doctor! Captain! Help me here!"

Book looks up to God, then leans down to Slight and looks into his open bloodshot eyes.

Book to Slight

"Hold on."

Cradling Brink Helsing's head and shoulders with his right arm and his lower body with his left, Book raises Slight slowly but steadily up, and carries Slight the few meters to the infirmary. Looking to the others for help, Book tries to ease Slight gently down onto the med table.

EM

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Monday, February 2, 2004 11:27 AM

RAVENWHYTEWING

Slights breathing becomes rapid and labored. The blood stops pouring from his eyes, but they're shut. He can hardly hear the Shepards voice drift in.

"Hold on" [i/]

he can't help but think to himself. . .
I hope she's going to be allright

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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Monday, February 2, 2004 11:29 AM

SERENITYSSON

Jayne's turn:

Jayne is climbing the ladder down to his room, drops off the guns he feels he can do without, climbs back up and padlocks the door shut.

Looking more like a bristling porcupine than a person Jayne has Vera, a double holstered six shooter rig, asst knives, and a sawed off shotgun strapped to his back.

Jayne heads back towards the weapon and radio lockers.

OOC: Jayne seems to have missed the whole Kayle/Doc kiss too

Oh wait, what the ruttin' hell do I care, bout time old fancypants touched a real live girl.

The Hero of Canton, the man they call... Meeeeee!

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Monday, February 2, 2004 11:32 AM

LOCATION-INFIRMARY
as ...

Distantly, KAYLEE hears MAL say something smart-alecky, and then INARA saying something about helping SIMON.

KAYLEE starts to smile. It feels like it starts at her feet and works its way up through her body. Then her whole face bursts into bloom as she opens her eyes and looks down at SIMON. Who blushes shyly, but holds her eyes with an unflinching gaze.

KAYLEE
"Well, Doctor...that was a helluva thing."

Planting an impulsive kiss on Simon's forehead, Kaylee helps him to his feet and onto a stool. Still smiling, she starts to mop up his bloody cut with a bit of gauze.

SIMON begins to say something, but thinks better of when he remembers his history of talking to women. So he continues to remain quiet and enjoy this tiny moment of warmth and peace.

SIMON sits quietly on the stool looking up at KAYLEE with a small smile and calm demenor of a man in Love. KAYLEE sprays on a liquid seal on to the cut in his forehead as...

... BOOK enters and looks to the others for help as he tries to ease SLIGHT gently down onto the med table.

SIMON quickly, yet gently moves KAYLEE out of the way as leaps from the stool upon seeing the blood streaming from SLIGHTs eyes.

SIMON
While getting guaze and helping BOOK settle SLIGHT on the exam table. In full bore Doctor mode...
"Shepherd, what happened?!!"

EOM

OOC:This post was a blending of BoomerGoodHeart and CapnRahn's moves.

Thanks Boomer!

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

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Monday, February 2, 2004 11:47 AM

Inara's turn

THORNE:"The bearer honors my poor gift. I would be delighted to spend time with you later, as a fellow passenger, or, if you will permit, as Companion and client. Please consider my request."

Inara smiles at Thorne's request. In any other situation, she would be more than a little appalled at his frankness. Not because she was prudish about sex, or her being a companion, that was her job, but more because it was usually SHE who instigated the client/companion relationship. This man knew what he wanted, and he asked for it with an air of knowing, as if he was sure she would agree. Inara finds herself considering the prospect.

Inara places a hand lightly on Thorne's arm.

TO THORNE: "You would be suprised what I would permit, Mr. Thorne. For a man of your charm, that must be no suprise. Perhaps you could join me in my shuttle later...I have a beautiful tea ceremony I would very much enjoy performing for you."

As she finishes this last statement, Mal returns with a large and unwieldy weapon in his hand.

MAL:"Huh. Where'd you get that little piece of go-se? Here's a real full-size gun, if you think you can hold it."

Inara sighs softly and rolls her eyes in Mal's direction.

"Thank you very much, Mal...but Mr. Thorne has obliged to lend me his weapon. It is smaller, and perhaps more suitable. Leave that one with me, though...perhaps Simon would like to carry it."

Inara takes the weapon from Mal's hand, brushing her fingers with his as she does so. Her hands tremble a bit. "You'll find Niska, won't you, Capitan?"

Without waiting for an answer, Inara reenters the infirmary. Kaylee is finishing up the bandage on Simon's head, so she turns to the infirmary's counter and begins unwrapping Damon's soiled bandages.

Suddenly, Book comes through the door, straining to keep hold of Slight. Red streaks cross the man's pale face, his lips are slack, and his eyes half-open and staring.

Book gently puts Slight down on the med-bed, and Simon, now in his element, begins a feverish check-over.

"what happened?!"

Just a humble supplicant in service to all things Joss

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Monday, February 2, 2004 11:58 AM

Book's Move

Location: Infirmary

Book, though not having done much, begins to hyperventilate. He leans against the med table to steady himself, and hears a voice asking as if through cotton, "What happened?"

Book slows his breathing and looks up to Simon as Slight's eyes stop bleeding and the swaying infirmary comes into focus.

Book to Simon

"I don't know... it's my fault. I left her alone."

Book's face hardens once more and he snaps back to Slight. His anger obvious and about to consume him, Book grabs Slight's shirt, twists it tight and almost lifts him off the med table before he masters himself and drops him with a thud. Looking at his open hands, they begin to shake and he curls them into fists.

Book to Simon

"River... we need to ask River."

Ringing his hands together, Book backs away from the med table to the doorway and turns to look for River in the common area.

EM

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Monday, February 2, 2004 1:09 PM

Keep the Shiny side up

Thorne's/Mal's move:

INARA:"You would be suprised what I would permit, Mr. Thorne. For a man of your charm, that must be no suprise. Perhaps you could join me in my shuttle later...I have a beautiful tea ceremony I would very much enjoy performing for you."

[THORNE is happily considering INARA's reply when MAL returns and rudely offers her a large revolver. How can the man be such a dolt? To his amusement, she replys:]

INARA:"Thank you very much, Mal...but Mr. Thorne has obliged to lend me his weapon. It is smaller, and perhaps more suitable. Leave that one with me, though...perhaps Simon would like to carry it."

[As INARA re-enters the infirmary, a perverse urge strikes THORNE, and he says to MAL:]

THORNE:"Son, haven't you learned by now that size doesn't really matter...in guns, of course."

[By now, MAL's glare could cut through steel, but THORNE grins even wider and turns away, just as HELSING falls to the floor on the other side of the common area. BOOK speaks softly for a moment and then, with surprising strength lifts HELSING and carries him to the infirmary.]

[MAL gives one last dark look to THORNE, and follows BOOK into the infirmary.]

[THORNE sees a chance to talk with RIVER alone and crosses the room to her.]

THORNE:"Hello, little one. looks like you've been giving Mr. HELSING a pretty rough time. I don't think he wants to hurt you. I believe he really wants to help both of us, but he's just clumsy in how he's going about it. Perhaps if we help him learn first, he'll get it right next time. Can you do that with me? Lets go see him. Alright?"

"Keep the Shiny side up"

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Monday, February 2, 2004 1:15 PM

Okay, while I dig up the switch, this is all I'm posting for the time being.
________
River follows Thorne to see Slight.
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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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Monday, February 2, 2004 1:30 PM

LOCATION-INFIRMARY
Just as...

BOOK
"River... we need to ask River."

Ringing his hands together, BOOK backs away from the med table to the doorway and turns to look for River in the common area.

SIMON stares dumfounded for a moment at BOOKS near loss of control. Realization dawns and an angry expression beginning to blaze on his features. His eyes fairly fluoresce with a blue-white flame as he takes in the still form of SLIGHT

SIMON
Grating out in a basso rumble and heavy emphasis ...
"What ..."
inhales
"...HAVE YOU DONE..."
inhales again in an attempt to control himself
"...to my..."
SIMON stops for a millisecond, closes his eyes, clamps his jaw and white knuckles SLIGHTS lapels with both hands
"... SISTER - YOU BLUE SUN BASTARD!!!"

SLIGHT is still incoherent and his slurred reply only throws fuel on the fire of SIMONs kindled insanity.

SIMON ROARS and heaves SLIGHT off of the exam bed and through the air towards the window to the right of the door of the Infirmary.

SLIGHT impacts the plexi-window and bounces off onto the floor in a heap.

SIMON strides over to SLIGHT and lifts him with his left hand, adrenaline pouring into SIMONs system and enhancing his fury.

SIMON
punctuating each word of his following sentences with a right fist, swinging from waaay back to impact SLIGHTs left jaw and cheek.
YOU {the crunching impact of knuckles on flesh}
*BU {impact}
*HUI {impact}
*HEN {impact}
BUTCHER {impact}

SIMON stands over SLIGHT anger refusing to drain away ... his knuckles torn and bloody as is the left side of SLIGHTs face.

SIMON cannot seem exert his usual self control. He looks around wildly for a weapon while grasping SLIGHTs throat tightly in his right hand while his left is wound up in SLIGHTs jacket and shirt in an implacable hold. The fury continues to refuse to dissipate.

BOOK is caught flat-footed just outside the INFIRMARY door by surprise at the rapidity and ferocity of SIMONs attack, but only for a moment.

INARA, KAYLEE and DAMON stare in shock, then move.

EOM

OOC: Raven ... sorry about the beating! Simon is crrrazy now too, not a good time to be even EX-Blue Sun. Yes, I re-read Slight's dining room scene waaaay up here in this thread. That was the beginning of Simon's blood pressure to FINALLY hit his eruption point here in this post.

*{From the Pinyin: Bu Hui Hen = With out feeling - Remorseless}

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Monday, February 2, 2004 4:29 PM

ASTRIANA

Zoe's Move:

ZOE shares a glance with ROWAN.

ZOE: "Sir? Thought you had WASH buy all this hooch as our cover cargo, now you wanna put it off the boat? The truck, yeah, maybe we ditch it here in the middle o' nowhere, but I'm thinkin' we outta keep the hooch on board. Hell, we could prob'ly all use a pull once we leave atmo, all we've been through the last few days."

Mal shakes his head and replies.

MAL: "Best clean out your ears, ZOE. I said 'unload the truck an' trailer'. Don't want ta waste good booze, not when there's a whole load of limes an' a blender in that compartment there. Soon's we get Thorne's conex loaded and clear atmo it'll be margerita time. Dong Ma?*"

ZOE looks annoyed, but then shakes her head and smiles, while she continues sweeping up broken glass and sorting the undamaged cases of tequila from the ones that can't be salvaged.

MAL's voice comes over the intercom:

MAL: "WASH, ZOE, best get to the common area ma shong. Our fish ain't on ice anymore. An' bring that Roxanne girl with you. No one should be alone right now."

ZOE puts down her broom and heads toward the common area, meeting up with WASH along the way. They reach the common area and see that nearly everyone has moved into the infirmary. Since the room is packed, they wait out in the common area, unable to hear what is being said or miss the tension in the room. When SIMON jumps at SLIGHT and starts beating him, ZOE tilts her head back, gauging whether she should push her way into the infirmary or not. Those gathered seem to have a handle on the situation, but ZOE thinks it might be a good idea to give the doctor a little of his own medicine if he's going to lose his temper with this man on board.

End of Move.

Translations:
Dong ma? = Understand?

OOC/Edit: Whew! Now to catch up the rest!

~A~

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

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Monday, February 2, 2004 4:30 PM

ASTRIANA

Wash's Move

WASH finishes his meal, happy that JAYNE finally left the table with all his guns and spitting, just as MAL's voice comes over the intercom:

MAL: "WASH, ZOE, best get to the common area ma shong. Our fish ain't on ice anymore. An' bring that Roxanne girl with you. No one should be alone right now."

WASH puts his bowl in the sink and heads down to the common area, meeting up with ZOE along the way. They reach the common area and see that nearly everyone has moved into the infirmary. Since the room is packed, they wait out in the common area, unable to hear what is being said or miss the tension in the room. WASH grimaces when SIMON jumps up to start beating SLIGHT, and thinks to himself that someone should probably sedate the doctor if he's lost control that way.

OOC/Edit: Yay! Now to catch up the rest of the thread...

~A~

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

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Monday, February 2, 2004 5:49 PM