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Originally posted by Aerin:
Oh, you sparked my imagination! I can definitely see a lot of reasons why they wouldn't have pets (what aniamls did they bring from Earth That Was?), but it's fun to think about.

I would love a story where Jayne gets a ferret. I have several ferrets (yes, how did you guess?) and they are terribly naughty little thieves. Jayne seems to have a hidden love for cute fuzzy things (judging by "Dead or Alive," and his hat) and he knows all about theiving. I think a ferret would appeal to him. He could sneak it onboard, knowing Mal would definitely not approve, and keep it in his room. Then he would start acting suspicious, stealing food, and the crew would get nervous. Maybe there would be some little thefts as the ferret roams the ship through the ductwork.

Eventually Janye would show the ferret to Kaylee. Perhaps she catches him or something upsetting happens and he feels bad for her. Kaylee would adore it! I'm sure Jayne knows a cute pet would get Kaylee's attention. At some point the ferret would have to escape, as all ferrets do, and Mal would find out. He would let out a less-than-manly squeal and all hell would break lose. Everyone would be involved in the big arguement and you would see each person's reaction to both the creature and the fact that JAYNE brought a pet onboard. Mal would insist Janye get rid of it at the next stop, but when no one's looking, Mal would give the ferret a treat.

Sorry that got long, but it's all Bowie's fault!

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Originally posted by Aerin:
At some point the ferret would have to escape, as all ferrets do, and Mal would find out. He would let out a less-than-manly squeal and all hell would break lose.

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