On the Way To Persephone #4- Life Onboard Serenity

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SAMEERTIA

Monday, May 1, 2006 10:27 PM (P)

Our Previous Adventures!
Previously-
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=18705
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=18675
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=18657
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=18640
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=18603
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=18528
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=19527

Plus our Latest Adventure ----

http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=19713&m=294988#294988

In which sister ship High Charity got kind of exploded, except for one crewmember who is limping her to Persephone; Ertia, Pain & Fly got drunk and in trouble; Fly discovered a map hidden in a 3-D design letter; HC's crew is looking for said Map; and River made 13 some shiny new legs.
We've got a mystery passenger in Alliance garb who Book vouches for, but is currently chained to Simon's chair.

And we're all outta food 'cept potatoes, protien and the occasional jalepeno..

NOW! On to the Adventure! Maybe, just maybe, we'll get to Persephone this time...

JRC

Monday, May 1, 2006 10:59 PM (P)

Ooc: HEEYYY!!?!? What am I? Chopped liver??? :^D

Everyone dies alone.

DEEPWATERRIKUN

Monday, May 1, 2006 11:05 PM (P)

*After steadily arguing with Ari and 13 about the letter, the quiet shaman takes an impromptu tour of Serenity, cataloging (sp) each and every detail. Suddenly, a dark-haired, gimlet-eyed girl darts from a shadowy corner..*

DW: Sweet jumpin' crap, scared me! Sneaking around isn't safe around pilots, little girl!

*River makes no further motion, merely observing the new and strange DW, eyes piercing like daggers..*

DW: That's a little unsettling, but alright..*suddenly a strange sensation sweeps through his brain, a soft wave of nausea..The shaman/pirate stumbles back, gasping in shock. The feeling persists, until DW summons the will to block the sensation.*

DW: You're not the only one with mind-eyes, little girl. Watch yourself, or you might find yourself spied on...

*River begins to leave DW, but softly calls back..*

River: She wouldn't recommend lurking into people's thoughts, Rikun. She is displeased over your action..

DW: Not an entirely intact Reader...

13

Monday, May 1, 2006 11:34 PM (P)

*13 is reprising his role as the dark brooder, pondering over the contents of Ari's 'letter' and who might have stolen it. Perhaps it contained some sort of communicae as to the purpose of the android..*

(maybe not though. maybe it was something different, something else they didn't want you to see...)

hmmm...I'm going to have to agree with the scary voice on this one (yes, the 'SCARY VOICE' has returned, for more drinking games and Easter parties)...

*13 begins to tick off the people who could have taken the letter*

Mal, no, hates me anyway..Zoe is indifferent..Wash respects my privacy...Jayne can't read...

*Suddenly he comes to a startling conclusion. The only reason a person would take a sealed letter was out of curiousity, and who was more curious than....*

GRIMJACK!!! Oh, whoops...heh. *But Fly was even curiouser than Jack...(Curiouser? Is that a word?) Perhaps a brief questioning is in order, along with a sidedish of chaos..*

(come on everybodies sick of that damn sig..)

Be quiet.

I think a little chaos is in order.

JRC

Monday, May 1, 2006 11:36 PM (P)

From behind him, DW hears the soft click of a pistol's safety. JR has been following DW for about 10 minutes. "Shaman, best you turn around real slow like, dong ma? Now, why you checking out my boat?"

Everyone dies alone.

DRPAIN

Monday, May 1, 2006 11:49 PM (P)

*Pain wakes up and sees that him and Fly are the only ones in the galley. Fly is still sleeping as Pain gets up and heads for his bunk. He enters his bunk and sits on his bed, he puts on his boots and heads back to the galley with his gun cleaning kit in hand. Pain enters the galley, sits next to Fly, and quietly starts to field strip his H&K Mark 23 .45 pistol, unaware of what's happening elsewhere on Serenity.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

DEEPWATERRIKUN

Tuesday, May 2, 2006 12:01 AM (P)

*DW grins shakily as he faces JRC, blue eyes gleaming*

Ain't no r-r-r-reason, feller. Just took a likin to the ship'sall.

*JRC's hard eyes do not soften, and do not waver. The gun is now aimed between DW's eyes.*

JR, with a soft, deadly voice: What.Are.You.Doing.

DW: Seems we've got a thief on this ship. *JR laughs at this, considering every person on the ship is a thief* Ari had a letter when he got on, an now it's missing. I's looking around when your little crazy-girl snuck up and spouted drivel.

JR: Why exactly did you threaten her?
DW: Guaha? Gu-what? Threaten? Ain't no threatning, JR, honest, I just been..*A loud shot rings out, and the air is sharp with cordite. A shell falls to the floor, and the floor beside DW's foot is pierced with a slug.*
JR: I've had just enough of you squatters, specially that creepifying bot. Been trying to gather some tether, but I...am...truly..at the end of mine. You're pale, shaman-y ass is staying in the spare bunk or the next slug won't be a warning. *JR turns away as DW notices a dampness in his pants*

13

Tuesday, May 2, 2006 12:10 AM (P)

OoC Post: An Apology

I apologize with the utmost sincerity of commiting the act known widely as "thread-jacking." I've taken this thread down a strange, yet adventurous path, and although I'm sure you all enjoyed it, I can't help but feel guilty at trying to take control, what with the robot and High Charity and Zenith and the map side-story (A shout-out to Fly for that fantastic stereogram, by the way) and the enormous gunfight.

So, in short, the character 13 will become a permanent member of the crew, and after this whole DW business is wrapped up, I'll spend some time writing fanfics, not controlling threads.

Once again, I'm sorry.

But I still think a little chaos is in order.

13

Tuesday, May 2, 2006 12:17 AM (P)

*13 nearly careens into the floor when he see's that Fly is sleeping.*

Dammit! I need that letter...maybe if I just nudge her..

*Sadly, the young bot does not know his strength, and the soft nudge becomes a rough push, sending Fly to the grated (aaaieee!) floor.

Fly: (insert whatever swearwords you want, Chinese or otherwise.)

DRPAIN

Tuesday, May 2, 2006 1:06 AM (P)

*Pain had heard the gunshot as he put his gun back together. He noticed Fly was still sleeping as he ran to the cargo bay, not noticing that 13 entered the galley as he rounded a corner and ran down the stairs. Pain secures the silencer onto his gun and reaches DW just as JR disappears from view. Pain asks DW as he levels the gun to DW's chest*

What in the gorram hell happened?

*Pain smells the scent of urine as he looks down to see that DW has soiled himself and also sees that a pool of blood is forming around one of DW's feet. DW looks at the menacing gun pointing at him, with the silencer only a few inches away from his face, and says with a hint of fear*

He...he..he just s-s-shot me. All I did was take a tour of the ship. I didn't mean any harm honest.

*Pain lowers the H&K pistol slightly and says to DW*

Yeah well I'm sure that ain't the whole truth. Now let's get you to the infirmary and get that foot looked at.

*Pain watches as DW turns towards the infirmary and presses the cool metal of the silencer to the back of DW's head and says*

Don't try anything stupid or you'll get shot somewhere a lot more vital than your foot. Dong ma?

*DW shakes his head "yes" as they head the short distance to the infirmary, Pain calmly walking behind DW, with his finger slightly off the trigger ready for DW to try something stupid.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Tuesday, May 2, 2006 4:50 AM (P)

Ertia, feeling far more rested after a cold shower, *grumble grumble..who used all the hot water? didn't even think anybody else was even up yet. grumble grumble* has her postshower musings interupted by the sound of a gunshot.

Automatically, she reaches for her laser pistol, only to remember that she gave it Kaylee to be charged. Feeling a bit panicky, she flings opens the shower-room door and steps out, coming straight face to face with a limping DW and an armed and irritable looking DrPain. "What the hell is going on? Who's shootin?"

Pain glances over. "Nothin to worry your pretty wet naked bod over, Ertia. Seems one of our passengers had a run-in with our Security and Safety Chief's gun."

"Oh. Everything okay then?" Ertia hesitates, then realizes what Pain said, and that she's being stared at, and that all she's wearing is a substantial amount of cold water and a rather small towel. "OH! Kwin-gwe-je deh!"

Leaping back into the shower room, she slams the door behind her.

DRPAIN

Tuesday, May 2, 2006 6:15 AM (P)

*Pain and DW look in awe as they watch a naked Ertia scurry back into the shower room. Pain tries not to smile as he still holds the gun on DW. Pain says to him*

Well that was a fun distraction now get in the infirmary so's the doc can patch you up.

*They both walk into the infirmary (well DW limps in) as Simon who was oblivious to Ertia's nakedness walks over to examine DW's foot. Simon says to both of them*

What happened to him and why do you Pain have a rather large gun pointed at him?

*Pain responds*

Oh yeah um he sorta had a run in with JR's gun and the reason I have a gun on him is because of security reasons. Oh and you might wanna get him a change of pants seeing as he had a little accident.

*Pain lowers his silenced pistol to his side as Simon says*

Right security reasons sure Pain. *Simon looks at DW's pants and hides a look of disgust* I'm sure that's what the Captain would call putting a gun to someones head and ordering them to walk to the infirmary without any help.

*Pain looks at Simon and says*

Yeah well I didn't wanna take my chances.

*Pain walks out of the infirmary as Ertia steps out of the shower room fully clothed this time. She looks at him almost about to laugh, punches him in the arm and says*

Just shut up Pain and don't mention it to anybody that you saw me naked I'm serious.

*She gives him a sort of serious look as he says to her*

Right and I'm sure you didn't walk out of the shower naked on purpose.

*Ertia rolls her eyes, punches him in the gut, and storms off to her room saying as she leaves*

I'm serious Pain maybe I'll catch you naked one of these days and laugh my butt off.

*She turns around quickly and sticks out her tongue then resumes heading to her bunk. Pain chuckles to himself as he heads of to find JR, thinking of Ertia naked with a big grin on his face.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

FLYWITHMECAPTN

Tuesday, May 2, 2006 11:27 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by 13:
OoC Post: An Apology
I apologize with the utmost sincerity of commiting the act known widely as "thread-jacking." I've taken this thread down a strange, yet adventurous path, and although I'm sure you all enjoyed it, I can't help but feel guilty at trying to take control, what with the robot and High Charity and Zenith and the map side-story (A shout-out to Fly for that fantastic stereogram, by the way) and the enormous gunfight.
So, in short, the character 13 will become a permanent member of the crew, and after this whole DW business is wrapped up, I'll spend some time writing fanfics, not controlling threads.
Once again, I'm sorry.

It is quite alright,,,you have brought us in different directions, but you kept us on our toes.....seriously....BTW,,,,Fly was gonna return the map after her session with the Dr. She was feeling rather quilty the fact she "TOOK" the map.....Fly is a honest person and will always be....Glad you decided to stay a permanent character......no apologies needed. And, you are welcome,,,took me a while to come up with that stereogram....hope everyone had fun looking at the link.....Oh, and I wanted 13 to be the key to the whole map!!!!

"Don't forget to call him "Sir." He likes that."

FLYWITHMECAPTN

Tuesday, May 2, 2006 11:34 AM (P)

*she finds herself on the floor on her butt with gun in her hand. She has stella reflexes when it comes to being nudged whilst sleeping*

Wo de ma!!!!! *She says with gun pointed at 13 with both hands giving it a steady aim.*

13,,,what are you doing and did I hear a gun shot?

*She gets up quickly and 13 sees the letter in her back pocket*

I gotta see what that was.....YOU come with me.......

*They head to the Cargo bay*

"Don't forget to call him "Sir." He likes that."

13

Tuesday, May 2, 2006 7:22 PM (P)

(Strange how I was thinking the same thing about 13 being the key, Fly. Sadly, I aint too sharp on how it's going to work. Maybe it gets recorded with the iCam, or something...)

*Fly and 13 enter the cargo bay..)

(as you came up with the wonderful stereogram, I think you're better at this "letter thing" than me)

(DW, you're disgusting.)

I think a little chaos is in order.

DRPAIN

Tuesday, May 2, 2006 7:43 PM (P)

*Pain walks up the stairs to the back hall when he sees Fly and 13 come running into the cargo bay. Pain walks down the stairs and heads for them. Fly and 13 spot Pain carrying his pistol walking towards them. They stop in their tracks in the middle of the cargo bay. Fly says to Pain*

What happened? We heard a shot? What's goin' on?

*Pain unscrews the silencer, puts it back in its pouch, holsters his pistol, and says to Fly as he puts a reassuring hand on her shoulder*

DW met our Safety & Security Chief JR and got shot in his left foot. The doc's patching him up right now in the infirmary.

*The three of them walk to the infirmary. Pain stays behind in the common area as Fly and 13 talk to DW and Simon. Pain watches the four of them talking. He sees Fly come his way with a look in her eyes as she says to him in a hushed tone*

So explain to me why you had a gun pointed point blank to the back of DW's head?

*Pain says to her*

Like I told the doc, security reasons. I didn't want DW to do anything stupid because I didn't think he was being as honest as he's trying to make himself out as. Besides I'm not the one who shot him that was JR, perhaps you should talk to him about why he did what he did and not me. Why don't you and 13 go help the doc get DW to his quarters while I go find JR.

*Fly sighs, nods her head, and goes to help DW as Pain walks up the stairs leading to the back hallway to look for JR.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Tuesday, May 2, 2006 7:50 PM (P)

Still embarrassed about running around the ship naked, Ertia drops quietly into Kaylee's bunk and tucks her black case into a corner.

Kaylee stirs in her sleep, smiling, and Ertia tucks her pink flowered blanket up to her chin before quietly exiting again. Kaylee's a decent bunk-mate,(Heck, she spends all her time in the engine room or with Simon!) but they'll both be glad when Ertia can move back to her own room.

Climbing back up, she runs into Mal as he climbs from his own bunk, "I hear shootin'?"

"Our boys shot one of their boys, I think. Simon's fixing him." Ertia explains quietly, "I believe we're all getting to be just a little on edge, Captain."

Mal runs a hand over his hair, ducking his head. "Yeah. Feeling that way myself. You able to get those ducts done today?"

"No worries." Ertia gives him a grin and heads for the closet to get her cleaning gear as Mal heads towards the Infirmary to find out what's going on in his ship.

DRPAIN

Tuesday, May 2, 2006 9:14 PM (P)

*Pain is about to turn the corner into the back hallway as he runs into the Captain. Pain says to Mal*

Oh hey there sir didn't see you.

*Mal says to Pain*

Same here. You wanna explain to me why there's shootin' goin' on on my ship and who got shot?

*Pain replies*

Well I wasn't the one who did the shootin' that was JR, who by the way I was just about to look for. The guy he shot was named DW. If'n you hurry you can catch him before Fly and 13 haul him back into his quarters.

*Mal says back to Pain*

Well go find him and when you do tell him the Captain wants to speak to him on the double dong ma?

*Pain says to the Captain as Mal heads to the infirmary*

Yes sir I'll tell him that.

*Pain turns back and heads to JR's bunk to see if JR might be there, wondering how much trouble JR might be in.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

FLYWITHMECAPTN

Tuesday, May 2, 2006 9:46 PM (P)

Location: Infirmary

Fly: Doc,,,,,,how's he doing
Doc: Which one?
Fly: DW
Doc: He's all patched up,,,don't know why JR felt he had to, but *Simon scratches his head in an uneasy way
Fly: *She wishpers to Simon so's 13 can't hear....You gonna have some time for me today? Maybe we can work on that map?
Doc: Yea, Fly I will. Don't you have to help with duct work again today?
Fly: Yeah, great, thanks for reminding me
Doc: No problem,,,,
Fly: And our unknown.....?
Doc: He seems to have a lot of brain activity, movin' a lot more,,,,,shouldn't be too long now, I think he will wake....Anyone else know about this map Fly?
Fly: No
Doc: Ok
Fly: I want to see if I can decifer it now that you've showed me what to do,,,I just, can't relax enough to see it again....Think I still need your help.....OK Doc.....13 and I will help DW here back to his bunk and then I'm off to see Ertia.
Doc: K Fly,,,,see you later then

*Fly and 13 help DW back to the bunks for the guests and heads to see Ertia.....

Fly: 13 I have to work for a while....We can check with Ertia to see if there is something you can do Don ma?

"Don't forget to call him "Sir." He likes that."

DRPAIN

Tuesday, May 2, 2006 10:19 PM (P)

*Mal reaches the infirmary and sees that Fly, 13, and DW aren't there. He releases a string of Chinese swears and says to Simon who's still there*

Where is DW and where are Fly and 13 for that matter?

*Simon says to Mal*

DW is in his guest quarters I don't know where Fly or 13 went off to.

*Mal gets red in the face and sort of yells to Simon as he heads out of the infirmary*

Great! Just great!

*Mal swears up a storm as he hits the com button and says to Jayne and Zoe over the P.A.*

Jayne, Zoe meet me at DW's quarters ma shong.

*Mal clicks off the com and storms off to DW's room and waits for them to show up.*

Meanwhile.......

*Pain hears Mal's voice over the P.A. and thinks to himself as he stops in front of JR's bunk*

Man the Captain sure does seem pissed.

*He sees Jayne and Zoe walk past him, heading for the passenger dorms, as Pain knocks on JR's hatch and says*

Hey JR you in there? The Captain has a bone to pick with you.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

GUYWHOWANTSAFIREFLYOFHISOWN

Wednesday, May 3, 2006 1:26 AM (P)

* gets up and makes his way to the shower wondering how everyone will react to the news that he intends to stay on Serenity permanently*

One Day.
One Mission
One Army of Browncoats.

On June 23rd, We Aim To Misbehave.
www.SerenityJune23rd.com

FLYWITHMECAPTN

Wednesday, May 3, 2006 2:40 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Guywhowantsafireflyofhisown:
* gets up and makes his way to the shower wondering how everyone will react to the news that he intends to stay on Serenity permanently*

Even though I am sick and feel on my death bed, when I was told of the news of you wanting to say as a pernament character, I had to pick myself up and reply.....Welcome,,,,glad you want to stay...I'm sure we all feel the same.....glad you can make it.....we love new peeps!!!!!!
Whoot!!!!! High fives all the characters!!! We have a new peep!!!

"Don't forget to call him "Sir." He likes that."

SAMEERTIA

Wednesday, May 3, 2006 5:32 AM (P)

Yay! New peeps! errr... does this mean Ertia's gonna have to bunk with Kaylee forever? errr.. no .. hold on that. I gots me a zany idea for later!

Ertia climbs into the ductwork, dragging the vac behind her. She starts to sing to herself.."Oh, I been workin' in the DUCT WORK all the live long day. I been workin' in the DUCT WORK just to pass..."

"SHUT UP! SOME OF US ARE TRYIN' TO SLEEP!"

Belatedly, she realizes she's directly under Jayne's bunk.

DRPAIN

Wednesday, May 3, 2006 6:33 AM (P)

Location: Outside of DW's Room (3 hours earlier)

*Jayne and Zoe meet Mal at the entrance to DW's room. The three of them walk in and see DW on his bed reading something on a data pad. DW looks up from the data pad and notices the Captain, Jayne, and Zoe. Before DW can speak Mal says*

So you wanna tell me what happened that warranted a shootin' on my ship, or am I gonna have to have one of them make you tell me?

*DW responds in a halfway calm voice*

You're Safety & Security man JR pulled a gun on me, yelling accusations that I threatened the crazy girl and shot me in the foot. Then to add insult to injury your hired gun named Pain put a gun to the back of my head and made me walk to the infirmary!

*DW sees Zoe put a hand on her Mare's Leg, calms down and says*

Sorry I didn't mean to raise my voice it's just that I don't like being shot anywhere on my body you understand right?

*Mal looks at Jayne and Zoe and says to DW*

Well I appreciate you tellin' your side of the story now if'n you don't mind I'd like to hear the other side from Pain and JR.

*Mal smiles as the three of them head out. Mal pops his head back in and says*

Course it'd be wise if'n you stayed confined to your quarters seein' how's you'd most likely get shot again.

*Mal slides the door close as DW mutters to himself. The three of them start heading back to the bridge as Jayne says*

Captn? Zoe? Y'all won't be mindin' if'n I get some sleep will ya? As much as I likes to watch you tear Pain and JR a new one. I's 'fraid I's a mite sleepy.

*Mal turns to Jayne and says*

Well now that's a first comin' outta your mouth. Alright by me though. Can't be havin' my hired gun fallin' asleep on the job.

*Just then they bump into Pain and JR as Jayne climbs into his bunk. Mal says to them*

JR. Pain. I'd be appreciatin' it if you two joined me on the bridge for a lil' chat.

*Pain and JR look at each other and say to Mal*

Yes sir Captain.

*The four of them enter the bridge as Pain and JR endure a two and a half hour "lecture" of how not to lose their cool because of the current situation regarding the passengers. The yelling, swearing, and the apologizing being somewhat muffled by the closed doors of the bridge.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

JRC

Wednesday, May 3, 2006 8:31 AM (P)

The bridge has been getting a mite uncomfortable, with Mal, Zoe, Pain and JR "discussing" the events of the last 20 minutes. It seems like an eternity with Mal informing them about how to treat passengers, guests, shamans, robots and other assorted folk, and Pain and JR feeling somewhat like small children with the lecture. Mal finally calms down. "Got anything else to say before you're dismissed?", Mal asks. JR says, "Look, Cap'n, sir, I'm sorry I got a bit ornery with DW, but...." "A BIT?!" Mal shouts. JR continues, "He was walkin' around Serenity, taking notes and writin' stuff down. He was doing that for at least ten minutes while I was shadowin' him, who knows how long before that, but...." Mal interrupts, "And you had to SHOOT him?!" "I lost my concentration on him Cap'n," JR says. "I heard him tell River that she's not the only one with mind-eyes, and that got me spooked. 'sides, ain't no one gonna threaten the crew of this boat that way, not while I'm on board. Pain, old buddy, sorry you had to clean up that mess with DW."

Everyone dies alone.

DRPAIN

Wednesday, May 3, 2006 5:23 PM (P)

*Pain says to JR*

Don't worry about it.

*He looks to the Captian and says*

Can we be dismissed now? Cause I still have those chores to do.

*Mal thinks it over a bit and says*

Yeah you two are dismissed. Just be sure nothing like this happens again dong ma?

*Pain and JR both say to Mal before leaving the bridge*

Yes sir Captain.

*Pain turns to JR as they leave the bridge and says to him*

Well I guess I'll go see if Ertia needs help cleaning the duct work, so yeah I guess I should go do that.

*Pain heads off to go help Ertia as JR goes to off to do his own thing. Pain walks through the galley as he remebers the "Ertia running out of the shower naked" incident and smiles to himself.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

FLYWITHMECAPTN

Wednesday, May 3, 2006 6:44 PM (P)

*after finishing her chores of the ducts she makes her way to the infirmary to see Doc for their little map reading session. She finds 13 and says

Fly: I have something to tell you and show you. Come with me to the infirmary
13: K, Fly

Location Infirmary

Fly: Hey Doc,,,I uh,,brought 13 with me, I think he needs to be a part of this.
Doc: OK *he turns the overhead light off just leaving on the little reading lamp. 13 makes his way beside Fly as she sits in a chair in the room. She pulls the map out of her back pocket.
Fly: 13. I believe this letter was intended for you...although, it is not a letter at all. It's a map, and if my suspicions are correct, I believe you are a link somehow.
13: Looks at her blankly, OK Fly
Fly: The only thing is 13, I don't believe you can read it with the way your eyes have been re-crated.
13: Ok, Fly

*Fly sits back in the chair and Simon adjusts the light.

Doc: Fly,,,you can only do this for so long before your eyes start to hurt, so try to tell me what you see and I will jot it down, Dong Ma.
Fly:Dong Ma
Doc:ok, Fly, concentrate,,,relax your eyes, don't look at map, see through map. Tell me what you see
Fly: I see um,,,nothing yet....
Doc: Let your eyes cross Fly, relax
Fly: I see,,,Oh Wait,,,,,,on the inside there is a map...along the outside writing...it says....wait, wait *she closes her eyes wait......
Doc: It's ok Fly, take your time........

"Don't forget to call him "Sir." He likes that."

SAMEERTIA

Wednesday, May 3, 2006 6:50 PM (P)

oops, sorry about the consistency error. Forgot Jayne was already up! Nice work-around though, Pain, thanks.

Ertia hears Pain's voice coming from below and opens the drop hatch, hanging half upside down as he comes down the corridor. "BOO!"

Pain ducks, then grins. "What was that for?"

Ertia notes the glint in his eye and shoots back, "What's that grin for?"

"Heh. Nothin." Pain's obviously still amused by the naked incident. "How's it going up there?"

"Good, Almost done. Think you can clean the hatches in the cargo bay?" She glances furtively down the corridor and lowers her voice, "I know we're playing nice with the new kids, but I'm a little worried about letting them out of our sight."

"Playin' nice includes shootin' 'em?" Pain asks, one eyebrow raised hopefully." 'Cause Mal didn't exactly see it that way."

Ertia just raises herself back into the duct and closes the hatch. The sooner they get to Persephone the better.

FLYWITHMECAPTN

Wednesday, May 3, 2006 7:01 PM (P)

Fly: wait,,,,it's a poem

On this island you will see, underneath the deep blue sea, something shiny for you and me. We will seize these pieces see, take them all for you and me.

Fly: whoa
Doc: what else do you see
Fly: Looks like a map that goes under a building
Doc: Ok,,,can you tell what the building is
Fly: I, uh, it looks like,,,,an office building?
Doc: Anthing else about the poem
Fly: There is a moon,,,no, wait,,,,oh wait.....

"Don't forget to call him "Sir." He likes that."

DRPAIN

Wednesday, May 3, 2006 8:01 PM (P)

OoC: You're welcome Ertia and it wasn't a problem.

*Pain runs off, grabs some cleaning supplies, and heads to the cargo bay to clean all the hatches. Pain walks over to the large cargo bay doors with a bucket full of solution hanging from his left hand, various cleaning implements in his right hand, and some rags in his back pocket. Pain puts the bucket of cleaning solution on the ground, takes a long handled scrubber, dips the scrubbing part into the bucket, and stars to scrub down the cargo bay doors.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

13

Wednesday, May 3, 2006 8:08 PM (P)

That poem...a rhyme for sleeping children...*he scrutinizes the picture more closely*

That building...it's a facility. BY the architecture, I say late 2400's, indicating it was constructed in the last 20 years, further indicating it's still in use...maybe a research facility?
(great to have you, Guy.)

I think a little chaos is in order.

FLYWITHMECAPTN

Wednesday, May 3, 2006 8:20 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by 13:
That poem...a rhyme for sleeping children...*he scrutinizes the picture more closely*

That building...it's a facility. BY the architecture, I say late 2400's, indicating it was constructed in the last 20 years, further indicating it's still in use...maybe a research facility?
(great to have you, Guy.)
I think a little chaos is in order.

Fly: You can see that 13, didn't think you'd be able to,,,,yea looks like Pyramid design. What planet has Pyramid designs....Oh, hey that would be the Island the poem is speaking of....
I think you are getting somewhere 13....Wow he can read this too.
Doc: Looks that way

"Don't forget to call him "Sir." He likes that."

XIII

Wednesday, May 3, 2006 8:45 PM (P)

(hey guys im baaaaaack)
(Giv me a part!!¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ or some where to start)
oh yhea all rhyms)

hm i too have an uncle.........come in

FLYWITHMECAPTN

Wednesday, May 3, 2006 8:48 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by XIII:
(hey guys im baaaaaack)
(Giv me a part!!¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ or some where to start)
oh yhea all rhyms)hm i too have an uncle.........come in

OOC, ok lemme get this straight you and 13 are not the same person? I really thought you were.....can I ask 13 how many characters do you have?

"Don't forget to call him "Sir." He likes that."

13

Wednesday, May 3, 2006 9:00 PM (P)

*slow, slow clap*

Congrats, FLy, for solving the puzzle of how many people is 13. I'll tick of the list: Canadian Lancer, DeepWater, ArizonaValentine.

XIII is in fact my friend Evan, who I proudly converted.

(as to those of you wondering why I would make so many characters, I had nothing to do and needed more people to continue the thread-jacking storyline, which I still regret putting into effect.)

I think a little chaos is in order.

FLYWITHMECAPTN

Wednesday, May 3, 2006 9:04 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by 13:
*slow, slow clap*

Congrats, FLy, for solving the puzzle of how many people is 13. I'll tick of the list: Canadian Lancer, DeepWater, ArizonaValentine.

XIII is in fact my friend Evan, who I proudly converted.

(as to those of you wondering why I would make so many characters, I had nothing to do and needed more people to continue the thread-jacking storyline, which I still regret putting into effect.)

Well I have to say,,,I figured it out about 5 threads ago,,,,,wasn't hard looking at the profiles and all,,,I figured,,,,tis ok
funny....I have trouble keeping up with one let alone 3 or 4 kudos to you for giving it a shot....ok,,,,how about this,,,,he is with Lance and never died and we'll meet him on persephone?

Good job ol' chap!! *tips hat*

"Don't forget to call him "Sir." He likes that."

DRPAIN

Wednesday, May 3, 2006 9:57 PM (P)

*Pain finishes both sets of cargo bay doors and moves on to the entrance hatches, carefully walking up the stairs making sure that he doesn't spill any of the solution in the bucket. He gets to the hatch that's leads to the front hall and starts the cleaning process. Pain dips a sponge into the bucket and scrubs the door down, swearing as he gets cleaning chemicals on his tank top. After he finishes the scrub down he takes out a clean rag and wipes of the pungent solution and moves onto the next nearest door and repeats the process. In an hour and a half's time he has cleaned half of the hatches in the cargo bay and decides to take a short thirty minute break on the catwalk near shuttle #2. Pain sets the cleaning equipment and the bucket near the trash recepticle, walks over a ways, and sits down on the catwalk, leaning his back up against the cold metal railing. He still thinks about the naked incident as he rests from his chores.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

13

Wednesday, May 3, 2006 10:05 PM (P)

(actually, to the purpose of XIII thing, me and him have been wondering where we can shove him into the storyline. I'm down to two possibilities: Being tortured by Mrs. Niska (a woman that, sadly, has never been seen and mentioned only once) or on the Island in the stereogram. And the rhyme might evolve into a lullaby for 13's childhood. Or maybe the latest hit song, dunno yet.)

(Dammit, I'm almost jacking again! Back to the Map, where only one 13 exists..BTW, what was the most obvious clue to the Four Identities? It was the damn double capitals, wasn't it? DAmn!)

Possibly a research facility, given the location...a base?

I think a little chaos is in order.

SAMEERTIA

Wednesday, May 3, 2006 11:25 PM (P)

Ertia groans as she rolls out of the last duct. It's done. Over.

And she is once more grimy. *sigh*
And starving. Pain's Patented Pain Coffee wore off an hour ago.

Dragging the vac back to the closet, she sees Kaylee coming up from the engine room. She's grinning as usual. "Wow! The ducts have never looked so good. Gotta get you in trouble with the captain more often!"

Ertia wonders if there is a power in the 'verse that can possibly stop Kaylee from being so gorram cheery. "Thanks, but I'm gonna avoid that in the future. You get a chance to see about charging my laser?"

Kaylee nods. "Rigged up something. It's a little slow, but should be charged before we make landfall."

"Great. I'm headed for lunch. You hungry?"

The girls head for the galley, wondering what they can possibly make palatable from potato and protien this time!

DRPAIN

Thursday, May 4, 2006 12:04 AM (P)

*Pain gets up from his break, picks up his equipment and resumes his chores. He carries the cleaning supplies across to the other catwalk to clean the hatches on the other side. Pain is about to scrub down the hatch to Inara's shuttle when she opens the hatch and almost bumps into Pain. Pain steps back as Inara scrunches up her face and says*

Ugh what's that smell it's horrible?

*Pain smiles apologetically and says*

Sorry it's the cleaning solution in this bucket. Ertia wanted me to clean the hatches and that's what I'm doing. The smell should clear out in a while.

*Inara gives Pain some space as she gracefully walks down the stairs. She stops at the landing and says*

Well I hope so cause it smells worser than Jayne.

*She makes her way down the stairs and heads for the galley. Making sure to be far away from the stench of the chemicals. Pain resumes his work as he smiles to himself as he thinks of Inara's Jayne comment. Pain finishes his cleaning duty and heads for the supply closet. He reaches it, opens the hatch to the chemical processing tank and pours the cleaning solution into it. Pain then opens the closet's door, puts the equipment and bucket in, and closes the door. Pain takes a whiff of himself and heads for the shower, taking his shirt off as he reaches the shower room door.*

Fifteen minutes later........

*Pain steps out of the shower room, walks over to the washer/autodryer and throws in his shirt, turns on the machine and heads for the galley to get something to eat, hoping that anyone in the galley doesn't mind him being shirtless.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

FLYWITHMECAPTN

Thursday, May 4, 2006 12:37 AM (P)

Location Infirmary:

Fly and 13 are now both reading the map. Fly takes a break and says,,,,,
Fly: Wait, I know what this poem means.... I think....hold on...Simon, give me your encyclopedia.
*Fly talks into it. Planet. Osiris. Description.
The machine comes back with: Osiris is the heart of the Alliance's Judicial branch. Here the high court hears important cases. Their decisions affect the interpretation of the parliamentary law with repercussions throughout the system. The court is.....she hears Egyptian God, building........The University of Osiris......she hears medical school...The corporate office of the Blue Sun Corporation .....The complex is off-limits.....The very latest in security...........Landing on Osiris is restricted, though not as.......you need to see your lawyer, you'll usually be permitted to set down.....University students and their parents are always welcome.....

Fly:Damn Simon...the poem,,,,The Island is Osiris.....underneath the deep blue sea is the Blue Sun Corporation building....now we have to figure out what the shiny is for you and me, and where exactly it is. Lemme look at that map one more time, I think I saw something, I'm not sure.
*Simon hands her the map and both she and 13 look at it....Then 13 and Fly look at each other...
Fly: 13, you are the key
13: I see

(if you have the Serenity RPG Book, the whole description of the planet is in there, if not I'll point out major issues)

"Don't forget to call him "Sir." He likes that."

GUYWHOWANTSAFIREFLYOFHISOWN

Thursday, May 4, 2006 12:39 AM (P)

OoC: thanks for the warm welcome

One Day.
One Mission
One Army of Browncoats.

On June 23rd, We Aim To Misbehave.
www.SerenityJune23rd.com

JRC

Thursday, May 4, 2006 8:32 AM (P)

JR had made one more round of the ship, including the infirmary where Simon checked the wound on his leg. "It's coming along rather well. Guess you can say I do good work, huh?" JR doesn't take kindly to braggerts, but the Doc does have a point. "Yea, I reckon you do, Doc. How's coma-boy doing?" Simon tells him, "He's doing alright.....By the way, once again, why DID you shoot DW?" JR can't help but roll his eyes. "Once again, like I told Cap'n, he was spying on us, I swear! Then, the worst part, he and River had a little exchange, saw him almost fall down, then tell her she's not the only Reader on board. I know I ain't the shiniest apple in the bunch, Doc, and I couldn't let him smart-talk his way past me. I don't trust him. Going back to my bunk now, need some sleep. Good luck with Fly and 13 on that map or whatever it is."

Everyone dies alone.

SAMEERTIA

Thursday, May 4, 2006 3:41 PM (P)

In the galley, Ertia and Kaylee dig through cupboards, and manage to come up with something passing for lunch.

They both look up from the stove as Pain comes in. Ertia grins, and Kaylee stares.

"What?" Pain looks around him, and then behind.

Kaylee manages to wipe a finger across her lower lip, and turn her smile downwards to the boiling pot.

"Nothin'." Ertia shrugs, "Just maybe you forgot somethin'?"

Pain smirks, "What? Figured if runnin' around the ship nekkid was good enough for you..."

Now Kaylee chokes in disbelief, staring at Ertia, "You did WHAT?"

Ertia blushes and shuts her eyes. "ACCIDENT! I heard gunfire and I ... oh... never mind! Pain, Go put a shirt on!"

Kaylee shakes her head. "Nah! Don't! It's shiny!"

DRPAIN

Thursday, May 4, 2006 4:17 PM (P)

*Pain says to Ertia with a gin on his face*

Yeah sure it was an accident. How do I you don't do that for all the cute mercenaries?

*Ertia rolls her eyes at Pain and mutters something under her breath. Pain walks out of the galley, stops, pokes his head in and says to Kaylee*

Yeah I think I'll put a shirt on. Wouldn't want the doc to think I was moving in on his girl again.

*Pain strolls to his bunk, opens the hatch, and out of the sight of the ladies.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

13

Thursday, May 4, 2006 7:41 PM (P)

(WAKE UP JONESIE! PLEAAAASE! THE ALLIANCE UNIFORM IS JUST SCREAMING TO BE PUT INTO USE!!!)

The key? Okay,now I've got an idea. Maybe it wasn't all Wesley that created me, considering he wouldn't have access to a tenth-generation microprocessor and the proper polymers and such, he'd need a benefactor, an outside contributor..

*Fly, Simon, and 13 all say at the same time..*

Blue Sun!

Simon: It makes sense...they're the only corporation with access to enough funding and equipment to create such a sophistacated robot..umm, cybernetic organism. But Wesley was the only person who could even do it. But why would he even create a machine? urrr.cybernetic organism. No offense, but a machine has no purpose if it can form its own thoughts, make its own actions.

*A look of dawning comprehension passes over Fly's face*

They're still after River, aren't they? I mean, they wouldn't give up searching for so much time and effort. So, they decided to send in an infiltrator, someone who would gain her trust, and at the right moment, snatch her up and deliver her right to their doorstep.

*Simon's hand grips a nearby scalpel lightly as 13 shifts nervously*

13: I refuse to accept that. I have never even thought about Blue Sun, let alone taking...

Simon: Maybe that's the idea. They probably programmed something into you, a trigger of some kind, that would cause you to formulate an alternate reason for kidnapping River, give you a synthetic amnesia about who she is and who you are.

13: So you're saying I'm a slave? That..that the only reason for my existence is to take an innocent girl hostage, and then to just be destroyed for scraps? *He chuckles bitterly* I'm starting to regret using the legs that she made for me...would've been less dangerous...

*He notices the scalpel clutched in Simon's hand, and pulls a torturous, hollow half-smile*

What are you going to do, doctor? Cut my throat? Afraid that won't do a thing. This would, though. *With lightning speed, he draws Fly's pistol from her own holster, and presses it directly above his heart* This is the location of my CPU. Pull the trigger, and your sister is safe. Don't, and wait for the consequences.

*Hand shaking, Simon drops the scalpel, and grips the gun with a sweaty palm*

Fly: Okay, SImon, just calm down...I'm sure there's another way to stop him from..

13: How, Fly? Lock me inside a bunk? I'll tear down the doors. Toss me in the airlock? I'll cut through. Make a choice, Simon.

*the doctor's finger closes over the trigger..*

(I'll let Fly solve this dilemma. Please do not kill me, as I truly want to be permanent. It's gonna be a challenge, but try your best.)

I think a little chaos is in order.

SAMEERTIA

Thursday, May 4, 2006 7:49 PM (P)

whoa! Good post, 13! I'm like... 78.93% certain that Simon won't pull the trigger. That's like...mostly, right?

Oblivious to the happenings in the infirmary, Ertia and Kaylee dish up soup for themselves and settle at the table, still giggling about Pain's lack of shirt.

Mal strolls in and takes a look into the pot before dishing up a bowl. "What'r you two all chipper about?"

"Nothin, Captain." Ertia manages with a straight face. "We were just making fun of Pain, a little, is all."

"You both know he owns a gun, right?" Mal teases, "Speakin' of guns, Ertia, you and your pair of cohorts should clean the weapons in the gun locker today. No tellin' what might happen on Perseph..."

River runs in, eyes wide with panic. She grabs the back of Mal's chair, and cries out in an anguished voice, "THE SECRETS ARE COMING OUT! THEY'RE OVERRUNNING. OVERFLOWING! You have to stop him!"

13

Thursday, May 4, 2006 8:03 PM (P)

(nice River reaction, Sam! I don't think Simon would pull the trigger, but that's up to Fly, I guess.)

(such is life, and such is death.)

Enter River...

She screams but the sound doesn't register. They struggle with her, confusion and disjointed thoughts..they can't see what's happening, they have to know!

(where the hell's her brother? the infirmary, with fly and 13. get him in here quick, and bring some meds!)

They won't care..they'll just put another pill down her throat, soothe her with sugarwater and cold medicine...just make him stop...

Meanwhile, in DW's confinement...

*DW collapses to the ground, vomiting and nearly seizuring. So many emotions are mixed inside his head...fear, hate, despair..it's all too much..*

*He wipes a trickle of vomit from his mouth, and stutters..*

What the hell are they doing up there?

I think a little chaos is in order.

DRPAIN

Thursday, May 4, 2006 8:27 PM (P)

OoC: Nothing to see here

DRPAIN

Thursday, May 4, 2006 8:42 PM (P)

*Pain hears River screaming as he climbs out of his bunk. He sees Ertia, Kaylee, and Mal struggling with her, trying to get her to calm down and tell them what's wrong. Pain steps in and says*

What's that crazy moonbrained sister of the doc screaming about now?

*Ertia, Kaylee, and Mal are too bust trying to calm River down to give him a nasty look. Mal says to Pain*

Don't know yet but we'd appreciate it if you'd help out here.

*Pain walks over to them and tries to help but River breaks free of Ertia's grasp and runs for the infirmary, still babbling her cryptic speech. All four of them follow after her as she runs down the stairs and stops in front of the entrance, pointing at Simon, who's shaking and sweating, holding a gun to 13's chest. Mal is the first to speak and says*

Someone want to be tellin' me what in the tian xiao de is goin' on here?

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

13

Thursday, May 4, 2006 8:59 PM (P)

River: You can't let him do this, you can't! He isn't just a machine! It's not, 'push button A and Johnny goes to sleep,' 'push button B and Johnny kills somebody,' he can fight it! *A tearful and helpless gaze pierces into Simon's eyes, and she whispers in sadness*

It doesn't have to be like this...

13: Yes it does, River. You wouldn't be able to stop me if they triggered me.
Mal and Pain: What trigger? What the hell?!
Simon: 13's programmed to capture River and bring her to the Alliance!
Mal: So shooting him's gonna solve the problem? You shut him down, Alliance'll just send another hurdle for us to jump.
Simon: We can't contain him. We have to handle it as it comes, not just sit back and wait for him to kill us all.
Fly: Killing somebody to save someone else isn't right, Simon.
13: It's not killing somebody, Fly. It's turning off a machine. *He looks at Mal unappreciatively*
Besides, I was going to leave anyway, once we docked. (OoC: Ironic that it was my own thread-jacking that prevented my early exit.)

Fly, you taught me a great deal of things. About life and death, love and hatred. But you could never convince me that I was human. It's not your fault, really. I simply wouldn't allow the notion to take root in reality. River tried, too, but nothing could pull me from that self-deprecating whirlpool.

So, Simon, either pull the trigger or I'll do it my..*The android convulses strangely, and his eyes glow with a harsh, yellow light. A screeching sound emits from his mouth, and the laser sharp blades emerge from his forearms. The light goes out, and the face of the android is now completely dead and false. He raises a blade emotionlessly...*

(I'm ending it there. I do really want Fly to determine what happens, although I've made it difficult for at least one person to survive the Infirmary Incident.)

I think a little chaos is in order.

SAMEERTIA

Friday, May 5, 2006 12:36 AM (P)

"SIMON!" Kaylee squeels, and starts to move foreward.

Ertia grabs her by the shoulders and slowly, cautiously begins drawing back towards the doorway, letting Mal and Pain step between them and the suddenly horrifying 13.

JRC

Friday, May 5, 2006 2:04 AM (P)

JR was about to put his weapons down when he hears River. Not even 10 seconds after hearing River scream, JR has climbed out of his bunk and run hobbling toward's the infirmary. He yells out, "RIVER!! CAP'n!!! WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!!" Inara has come out of her shuttle carrying a small snub-nose .38. "What's happening????", she cries out. "Inara, stay behind me!" JR tells her. He slings his HK back over his shoulder, gives Inara his Glock and tells her, "Put that toy away, and cover me with this." They both move closer towards the infirmary door, weapons at the ready.......

Everyone dies alone.

DRPAIN

Friday, May 5, 2006 6:02 AM (P)

*Pain sees JR and Inara come into the infirmary with weapons drawn. JR asks Pain*

What's goin' on? Why does Simon have a gun on Bot Boy and why does Bot Boy have his blade drawn?

*Pain is about to respond when Fly says*

13 was programmed by the Alliance to bring in River. He took my gun, gave it to Simon and told him the only way to stop him was to shoot his CPU located where is heart was.

*Pain pulls out his H&K pistol and aims it at 13, who still has his blade raised, blocking his chest. 13 says to Pain while still looking at Simon*

Don't even try Pain. I'd kill them both before you'd even pull the trigger.

*13 continues to say*

I know what I'm doing is a shock to everyone and there are those who would like nothing more than to see me die. So I've come to the decision to let the one person who has cared about me decide my fate. Fly? Would you please take your gun from the doc. I know this is hard for you but I've made my choice and I want you to honor it.

*Fly hesitantly takes her gun from Simon, who cautiously steps back out of the way. 13 says to Fly in an emotionless voice*

Fly you have to decide if I should live and risk harming or killing all the crew to hand over River. Or if I should die and face the fact that the Alliance will eventually send another one of my kind to hunt River down. My fate lays in your hands.

*Pain with his pistol still aimed at 13 says to Fly*

Well Fly are you goin' to let him live or are you goin' to kill him?

OoC: I just like 13 will let Fly decide what choice to pick.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

13

Friday, May 5, 2006 3:53 PM (P)

(good post Pain. But Fly, I really do not want to die again. Once was enough. BTW, XIII has no clue how he can fit into the story. Anybody got ideas?)

I think a little chaos is in order.

SAMEERTIA

Friday, May 5, 2006 4:14 PM (P)

well, we kinda killed him, once. Does he want to pick up another character? If I'm not mistaken we took on 6 members of High Charity and only 3 or 4 are accounted for?
Or wait until we get to Persephone.. we ARE going to get to Persephone, aren't we? Someday? and join up then.)

FLYWITHMECAPTN

Friday, May 5, 2006 6:00 PM (P)

*She looks at all of them with her gun in her hand. As always, she seems calm and collect. With gun pointed at 13 she says*

Fly: Anyone have any idea if this bot can be reprogrammed...*She says this without taking her eyes off 13*..ANYONE!!!!! *No one answers her* This isn't right, there has to be more to this than him taking River. The map, the poem wouldn't make sense..*She sees his arms extending into blades, convulsing. Her instinks kick in. She turns her head gun still at 13, looks at one person, and one person only, Pain. He looks at her without a blink*

Fly: You leave me no choice.....
*She coldly looks at 13 and BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG! She keeps looking at 13 and shot without a blink. All the others gasp, Ertia holds Kaylee, Mal screams FLY!,,,Jayne wha....JR grabs Jaynes are to move him out of the way. She has shot every blade coming from his arms. He still lays there convulsing...then seems to calm. He seems to be asleep. Gun still pointed at 13 Pain walks over to her. JR, Jayne, Mal and Pain now all have their weapons drawn on him.*

Pain: You still have one bullet left, the chamber round,,,,*He says this even though he knows, she knows*

"Don't forget to call him "Sir." He likes that."

SAMEERTIA

Friday, May 5, 2006 6:54 PM (P)

Ertia takes the opportunity of the gunfire and confusion to jerk Kaylee out of the door. She pushes the smaller woman down in the corridor and covers her with her body as shots ring out.

Then there is silence, and Ertia hears Pain's voice. "The chamber round."

Kaylee's crying, and Ertia hugs her, still keeping her body between her and the doorway. She glances up to see JR coming down the hallway, gun in hand, with Inara close behind and shakes her head frantically.

DRPAIN

Friday, May 5, 2006 7:01 PM (P)

*Pain moves closer to Fly, who still has her pistol pointed at 13. Pain lowers his pistol and says to Fly*

Only one more round left it's your choice. Pull the trigger one last time or don't. But before you decide let me tell you something. When 13 came aboard I didn't respect him much, but when he saved your life from those mercs on Zenith my respect for him rose. Now I don't know if that means anything to you or if it'll change your decision. I just felt that I should tell you that.

*Fly takes in what Pain says, her finger faulters on the trigger. She is touched that Pain respects 13 and a tear trickles down her cheek. She looks at 13 who still looks like he's sleeping, drops her gun to the floor and crashes to her knees crying. Pain holsters his gun and kneels down beside her, taking her in his arms as she says to everyone*

I..I..thought I could do it..kill him..but after hearing what you said Pain..I still have feelings for him. I..I thought I could..do it......

*Fly breaks down as Pain cradles her head on his shoulder. He says to her*

I know I know it's ok. I think you made the right choice in letting him live. I'm sure Ertia or Kaylee can find some way to reprogram him so he doesn't go after River. It's alright just let it all out.

*Fly continues to sob as Jayne says*

So we're not killin' him now?

*Pain says to Jayne while still holding Fly on the ground*

No Jayne we're not.

*Jayne gets a disappointed look on his face and says*

Ah hell I ain't never get to have no fun.

*Jayne storms off as Mal walks over to Kaylee and Ertia and says*

Well since it's been decided that 13's gonna live. I reckon you two can find some way some way to bypass 13's need to take River?

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Friday, May 5, 2006 7:12 PM (P)

The two women look at each other, Kaylee dashing tears from her face as she stands up and moves to Simon, who awkwardly pats her shoulder.

Ertia frowns. "Maybe. I'm not sure if...I mean, Wesley was the genius... And if Blue Sun really was behind it..."

Mal shakes his head. "Don't matter for now. You just think on it. I want him secured, somehow, 'til we sort this out."

FLYWITHMECAPTN

Friday, May 5, 2006 7:52 PM (P)

*while she is still on the floor being cradled by Pain she says*

Fly: It just doesn't make sense,,,,Simon thinks it does. And even if he is programmed to take River back, isn't there a way to change that? What I saw on that map didn't make sense to what Simon was saying,,,,I think that Simon is being paranoid......I beleive 13 is the key but not to turning River in. Pain, do you believe me,,,,,"The shiny for you and me." The key. I believe that he is the key but there may be something in him or on him.

*Pain not sure what she is talking about, looks at the Captain*

Mal: Best someone be tellin' me what is going on.
Fly: Mal, I'm sorry, I'm sorry about all this. There was a letter, but it is not a letter, it turned out to be a map....Here, read this...*she hands the captain all the notes Simon took while they were interpreting the map.*
Mal: Why didn't I know about this before...Sooner?
Fly: Well, I wasn't sure sir and we were trying to figure out what it meant, Simon, 13 and I.
Mal: You guys I want him locked up and this mess cleaned up....We need to sort his out..I want all of us to meet in the galley,,,,Fly! You have a lot of explaining to do....
Fly: Yes sir
Mal: In 20 people!

*She looks at Pain. Gets up from the floor. She watches them carry 13 off.*
Fly: What can we do to contain him....Wait!!!
*She looks at Pain* Circuits, that is what he is made of! Circuits and wires.....Where's Kaylee. *She starts to look around sees Kaylee with Ertia*
Fly: Kaylee you need to blast him with the largest volt of electricity you can muster. That aught to keep him sedated for while until we can figure if he can be reprogrammed.
Pain: You sure that is they way
Fly: Only way I can think of right now
Kaylee: Sure Fly, I'll see what I can do,,,,I'll pass this by the captain first though
Fly: Sure

*They proceed to clean up the mess*

"Don't forget to call him "Sir." He likes that."

SAMEERTIA

Friday, May 5, 2006 8:00 PM (P)

Kaylee frowns. "I got just the thing. Hope we don't fry it."

The petite mechanic runs down the hall and comes back with something in her hand. Something attached to Ertia's laser pistol. She disconnects the pistol and hands it to Ertia. "Sorry. Gonna take longer to charge now."

She looks down at 13, inert on the floor, then taps a cord into the power panel behind Simon's digital display.

Taking a deep breath, she shuts her eyes tight and plunges the charger pegs into the side of 13's neck.

There's the smell of hot metal, a jolting spark, and then silence.

Ertia looks down at her pistol. The charge bar is at half. Better than nothing. She tucks it into the waistband of her jeans and heads for the galley.

13

Friday, May 5, 2006 8:20 PM (P)

Deep Inside a Fractured Mind...

(don't you see? they want to destroy you, she wants to destroy you, shut you down. why did you give her the choice)

(was it the right choice? i could've ended it myself just as easily...i wasn't strong enough to do it...)

(in a few minutes, they'll try to bypass the defense system. unless you reactivate before then they'll succeed, and you'll be nothing again. just a piece of scrap metal, just a blue ribbon earner. you don't want that, do you?)

(no, but i can't go on here without being a threat)

(you're not a threat to her, don't you see? simon is the one that tore her from her home, from her true family. you have to bring her back to them, or'll she'll suffer terribly. you have to stop them from making her suffer.)

13's eyes open.

I think a little chaos is in order.

DRPAIN

Friday, May 5, 2006 8:29 PM (P)

*Pain smells the scent of hot metal in the air and says out loud as he cautiously walks over 13 to dump some debris into the trash*

Gorrammit that girl has got this place smellin' worse than Jayne's bunk after a chili dinner.

*Fly busts out laughing at Pain's remark as she finishes picking up the shell casings and dumping them in the trash. She looks at him and says*

Let's go put 13 in his bunk and then head to the galley ok?

*Pain smiles and says*

Yeah ok I'll take his shoulders while you take his feet.

*They lift the now disabled 13 up and carry him to his bunk, unaware of the internal conflict going on in his head. They slide open the door and place him on the floor. Pain looks at Fly as they get up and says*

I hope Ertia used enough juice to knock him out for a while. Don't want him doing anything stupid.

*Fly nods her head and says to Pain, closing 13's door as they head to the galley*

Yeah I hope so too.

*They walk up the stairs next to the infirmary, Fly holds out her arm as a sign to stop, turns to Pain, kisses him on the cheek and says*

Thank you for being there for me. You have no idea how much it means to me.

*Pain smiles and says as they resume their path to the galley*

Hey you know I'm always there for you Fly and you're welcome as always.

*They sit down at the table in the galley. Unaware that 13 is awake.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

13

Friday, May 5, 2006 8:40 PM (P)

13 remains on the floor, eyes staring and icy.

(make your decision, 13. allow them to hold River captive and torture her, or save her, rescue her from them. she's calling to you now, she needs your help!)

*in a soft, almost serpentine whisper*

She needs me.

(The now entirely-brainwashed robot rises from the floor, and easily tears down the bunk's door, while evil laughter echoes in the back of his mind, heard by no-one)

(OoC: Before anybody says anything, I realize that the whole 'scary manipulating voice' and the 'lone savior' is more than a little similar to Season Four of Angel. Honest to God, this wasn't my intention. Okay, it was, but not in the sense I directly stole the storyline.)

I think a little chaos is in order.

SAMEERTIA

Friday, May 5, 2006 11:16 PM (P)

In the galley, Ertia grabs the bowls that she, Mal and Kaylee had abandoned and reheats them, taking a quick stir of the rest of the rest of the soup. Fortunately, it hasn't scorched and a pair of empty bowls in the sink testify that Wash and Zoe didn't miss lunch.

Handing Mal back his bowl, she waits for the others to arrive, her mind churning with confusion.

Was it even possible to erase 13's programming? And could she and Kaylee do it without frying something important? She glances over at River, curled on the couch with her arms over her face. The girl looks so fragile, so afraid.

One thing was certain. If it was in her power, 13 would not take River. She would see him destroyed first, even if she had to go against the entire gorram crew to do it.

DRPAIN

Friday, May 5, 2006 11:27 PM (P)

OoC: Ertia I believe Fly and Pain are already in the galley as stated in the last line of my last post. Just thought I'd tell you.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Friday, May 5, 2006 11:37 PM (P)

I assumed by all of us, Mal meant JRC, etc as well. Well, maybe not Shipscat... she's too smart to get into this mess anyway. ;)

DRPAIN

Saturday, May 6, 2006 12:48 AM (P)

*Wash's voice comes over the shipwide com*

Just a heads up fellow travelers we'll be reaching Persephone in 12 hours.

*Pain hears Wash's announcement over the com, notices the Captain still hasn't shown up, looks at Fly and Ertia and says*

Well if anyone minds I have to wave a contact on Persephone to tell them I'll be dirtside in lil' more than half a day.

*Pain gets up from his chair, eyes the pot on the stove, and is about to head to his bunk when Ertia says*

Ooh a contact who is it? Do we know them?

*Pain smiles and says*

I can't tell you right now and no you don't know them.

*Pain walks to his bunk, opens the hatch, and climbs down the ladder. He walks over to the com and punches in the number of his contact. The screen comes to life and a slightly older heavy set man appears on screen, the man says to Pain*

Ah Pain long time no see to what do I owe the pleasure of this wave?

*Pain smiles and says*

Ni hao Uncle I thought I'd wave you to say that I'll be landing on Persephone in 12 hours and I'm goin' to be needing some equipment. I'll upload the list of stuff I need.

*Pain's Uncle replies*

Ah some equipment you say. Well let's what's on your list and I'll tell you if I have it.

*Pain takes out a data pad from a drawer in his table and plugs a cable into a jack near the com. He accesses the upload menu and hits the upload button on the screen. Pain says to his uncle*

You should be getting that list now.

*Pain's Uncle nods his head and says*

Ah yes I'm looking at it now. Quite an impressive list here Pain I think I have most of the stuff in stock. The rockets you need I'll have to pull some strings but rest assured you'll have what you'll need by the time you get here. You still know where my shop's at?

*Pain smiles and says*

Shiny Uncle and yes I still know where it's at. See you when I hit dirtside and if I need anything else I'll wave you.

*Pain's Uncle nods says his goodbyes and kills the transmission. Pain unplugs his data pad, puts it in his pocket and climbs up the ladder and into the hall. He walks into the galley, picks up a bowl, scoops some of the soup in it, grabs a spoon and sits down next to Fly and digs in, still waiting for the Captain and JR to show up. Fly says to Pain as she gets up and gets herself some soup*

So who'd you wave?

*Ertia chimes in*

Yeah who'd ya wave Pain?

*Pain swallows the soup in his mouth and says*

Just my Uncle.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Saturday, May 6, 2006 1:50 AM (P)

"Uncle?" Everyone stares at Pain.

"Didn't know you had family on Persephone." Kaylee pipes up. "That's shiny!"

"Didn't know you had family." Ertia grins across the table at him.

FLYWITHMECAPTN

Saturday, May 6, 2006 1:55 AM (P)

Location Galley

*They have all gathered in the galley to hear Fly's summary to the captain, JR, Jayne, Kaylee, Simon, Guy, Pain, Ertia, Zoe and Book. Mal looks over at Guy in a gesture of welcome.

Fly: Here is how it is captain. I found, well took, this letter that was near Ari, and, well, when I opened it, it was not a letter at all. I found that when I was tired I could see things I didn't understand. When I went to the Doc to dope me up just enough to a doze state, he told me that there was no reason to that the letter was actually a stereogram. Stereogram is...*The captain interrupts her, "I know what a stereogram is Fly, continue" Well, we started looking at this so called letter and it is actually a map.

Along the outside of the map is a poem, "On this island you will see, underneath the deep blue sea, something shiny for you and me. We will seize these pieces see, take them all for you and me".

Now, I believe it is a map to some treasure of some sorts, maybe. 13 is somehow the key. I haven't finished reading all the map to see how he fits in. Now, Simon here thinks beacaue the map mentions something about Blue Sun building that 13 was programmed to take River back to the Alliance. I'm not so sure I buy it. But, I'm not exactly sure he's not wrong either. But that still doesn't explain the other half of the poem.

If he is after River, of course we need to do something, and why Bot Boy freaked out, I have no idea. *Everone in the room notices what she said and looks at her because this is the first time she ever called 13 that, and it was cold*

I do believe that we have to protect our own and I would never want to see anything happen to River or Simon or any of us for that matter.

By the way, captain, we, uh, zapped Bot Boy with some volts to sedate him right now. Not sure how long he will hold.

Anyway, I got the poem deciphered down to the "Island" being the planet, Osiris. This is one hell of a planet if we were even to thing of landing here, we're gonna have to think of somthing mighty good as to the reason why. "Under the deep Blue Sea I believe is the Blue Sun Corporation. Now, you can say that the "shiny for you and me" is treasure or the return of River, or both.

But we do need someone else to look at this map with me. At this point sir, I need direction from you and the others as to what to do, were you want to go from here. Toss the whole idea out, kill Bot Boy...I just don't know. But I think it is worth looking into.

"Don't forget to call him "Sir." He likes that."

DRPAIN

Saturday, May 6, 2006 2:51 AM (P)

*After Fly's speech Pain turns to Ertia, grins and says*

Yes I have family Ertia just like you have a tattoo on your inner right thigh. I won't tell anyone what it is though.

*Jayne perks up at the sound of "inner right thigh", looks at Ertia, looks at everyone else, gets up and says*

I'll be in my bunk.

*Almost everyone groans as Jayne says that. Mal turns to Pain and says*

So Pain why don't you tell us about this uncle of yours?

*Pain takes a sip of his flask and says*

Nothing much to say really Cap. He fought for the Independents during the war and now owns a blackmarket warehouse that's a front for a courier business that he owns. The only reason I waved him was because I have some illegal equipment to purchase.

*Mal chimes in*

And what would this "equipment" be Pain?

*Pain responds*

Just some weaponry you know grenades, assault rifles, etc. I will be needing the use of the Mule though. The old one not the Hover Mule.

*Mal replies*

Well I don't have a problem with that jus' so long as you get what you need and don't get caught by the Feds.

*Mal turns to Fly and says*

Well Fly I reckon you can choose someone to help you with that. I'm sure whoever you pick won't mind.

*Just as Mal is about to leave he spots 13 walking into the galley. Mal says to everyone*

O zhe zhen shi ge kuai le de jin zhan. What in the tian xiao de is he doing here?

*Everyone turns to look as they see 13 standing in the doorway. Pain says*

Ai ya wo men wan le.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Saturday, May 6, 2006 2:51 AM (P)

Ertia is still blushing over the tattoo comment, hoping Pain didn't see it clear enough to see what it was! Though..after enough meade, she might just consider showing him a bit...

13 is standing in the doorway, his eyes cold.

Everyone is on their feet, moving.

Ertia finds herself standing in front of River, her laser gun in her hand. No way in hell was he taking her. Not now. Not ever.

She points the weapon at his chest, and turns it on full...

FLYWITHMECAPTN

Saturday, May 6, 2006 3:18 AM (P)

Everyone in the room without thinking points their guns at the Bot and shoots half their rounds into his chest. He falls to the floor. All have shot at the heart.

Fly: No you've left us no choice....

"Don't forget to call him "Sir." He likes that."

SAMEERTIA

Saturday, May 6, 2006 3:31 AM (P)

Ertia was the only one who didn't fire. The gunfire was one thing, but the laser...

She stays where she is, square in front of River. "Is he dead?"

DRPAIN

Saturday, May 6, 2006 3:36 AM (P)

*The air is filled with the smell of cordite. He moves a little closer to 13, gun halfway lowered and says*

Well if he isn't he sure ain't goin' to be happy.

*Pain looks to everyone and says*

Is everyone alright?

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

JRC

Saturday, May 6, 2006 3:47 AM (P)

JR had swung around with Killer when he heard Mal. When everyone had fired at 13, he had set his HK on autofire, and emptied almost a third of the banana-clip into 13's chest. The noise was deafening. "Ain't no way he's gettin' up from that." He said it with a small tinge of remorse. He looks at Pain and everyone else and says, "Looks like we're all ok. Check his vitals, if'n he's got any to check, just do it careful-like." Mal, Fly, Pain and JR approach 13's body with everybody else hanging a few steps back.

Everyone dies alone.

DRPAIN

Saturday, May 6, 2006 4:14 AM (P)

*The four of them move closer to 13, a puddle of fluid starting to pool around his body. 13's body convulses and all four instinctively open fire with the remaining ammo in their guns. After the sounds of gunfire cease and the smoke clears the air, Pain holsters his weapon and says*

Well now I could certainly use a drink right about now.

*Everyone agrees even Mal as Pain walks over to the pantry. Ertia holsters her gun and asks*

Is there any meade in there by any chance?

*Pain answers as he pulls out a bottle of whiskey*

Nope but there is this. *holds up bottle to Ertia* Will this do?

*Ertia looks at the bottle and says*

At this point anything with alcohol will do.

*Pain smiles as he gets some glasses and says*

My thoughts exactly.

*He walks over to the table, sets down the bottle and glasses, and sits down. He opens the bottle, pours some into a glass and offers it to Ertia. She sits down, takes it, drinks it down fast and says to Pain*

Thanks I needed this.

*Mal and Zoe haul off 13's body as Fly goes to clean up the pool of fluid. Pain pours himself some whiskey, kicks up his feet and puts them on the chair next to him. He says to Ertia and JR, who sits down across from them and says*

Well I sure hope things go a lot smoother from here on in.

*Ertia and JR nod their heads in agreement as JR starts to pour some whiskey into his glass.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Saturday, May 6, 2006 5:41 AM (P)

Ertia feels the warm burn of the scotch as it slides down her throat and into her stomach. Her hands are shaking, but she tries to hide it by clenching her glass.

"I.. that.." She takes a deep breath and tries again, "That... was go se. Lets not do that again."

Pain raises his glass, "I'm all for that!"

JR toasts as well. "Think this whole Blue Sun, Osiris thing is the answer?"

Ertia frowns, "I'm none too keen on going anywhere near that place. Blue Sun is none too happy with me, and I'm not looking to go back to prison anytime soon."

"Nobody is going to prison." Pain reassures her, tilting more whiskey into their glasses.

"Yah." JR says warmly, "We'd kill you before they arrested you. Promise."

Ertia raises her whiskey to her lips, "With friends like these..."

DRPAIN

Saturday, May 6, 2006 6:49 AM (P)

*Pain finishes Ertia's statement*

Who can ask for anything more.

*All three of them say*

Hear! Hear!

*They all drink a shot of whiskey as Fly reenters the galley. Fly says to all of them*

Y'all starting the party without me?

*She sits down next to JR and says to him as she pours herself a glass*

How's the leg doing JR?

*JR responds*

A hell of a lot better now thanks to the whiskey.

*He takes another shot and refills his glass. JR slides the bottle over to Pain who greatfuly accepts it. Pain pours himself another glass and says to Ertia*

So what were you in prison for if'n you don't mind my askin'?

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

FLYWITHMECAPTN

Saturday, May 6, 2006 1:12 PM (P)

*Fly drinks hers her first glass down faster than any of them ever saw. With one full swoop tilting her head back to make sure she empties the glass. They all just look at her. Waiting for her to say something. She finishes that shot looks at each of the Pain, Ertia, JR, Guy*

Wow that reminded of the time the reaver came alive in the Cargo Bay when we did the Barn Swallow thingie. We just all instinctively shot.

JR: Yea
Guy: Whish I could have been there for the Barn Swallow thingie.

*Fly slides her glass over for another hit. She holds her glass up and says*

Thank you for having my back boys. *They clinck glasses and she downs this one as well. Just as fast.

JR: Fly..Fly?
Fly: What
JR: You are acting like you have no....You know
Fly: Well, little Hun Dan may have been after River can't let that happen now can we. We take care of our own now don't we. Think captain will be mad that there is alcohol around again.
*She looks at Pain, slides her glass over and says*
Fly: Hit me again Sam. *He looks at her a bit an obliges. She starts to stand and says* I've gotta see the captain. *She takes her glass and makes a gesture of a toast to each of them and downs that glass too. Puts the glass down and starts to slow clap and says*

Goog Job Boys,,,good job. All is safe. All is well. Now maybe we can make it to Persephone with no more indcidents, I hope.

*She leave the galley to go talk to the captain*

"Don't forget to call him "Sir." He likes that."

SAMEERTIA

Saturday, May 6, 2006 5:01 PM (P)

Ertia watches Fly leave, and worry nags at her. "She's not taking this as well as she's pretending."

"Not surprising, all things considered." Pain answers, "She was real fond of 13."

"Yeah." Something nags at the back of Ertia's mind, but she can't wrap her head around it. The whiskey is starting to create warm fog. She remembers that Pain asked her about prison and considers it for a minute.

She can trust them with her life, she knows that. She glances back at River. The bounty for River and Simon was 20 times over what hers was. Still it would be enough to keep Serenity in fuel and ammo for months.

There's a moment of guilt, followed by a rare pride in her criminal achievements. She shakes her head, finishes her glass, and declares,

"Mal wants us to clean the weapons in the communal closet before we hit Persephone. Shall we?"

DRPAIN

Saturday, May 6, 2006 7:10 PM (P)

*Pain mentally shrugs off the lack of an answer to his question, figuring he'd probably do the same if Ertia asked him the same question. All them who are still at the table stand up. Pain slugs the last shot of whiskey in his glass and says to Ertia.*

Sure why not.

*Pain, Ertia, JR, and even Guy all head off to the cargo bay*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

GUYWHOWANTSAFIREFLYOFHISOWN

Sunday, May 7, 2006 1:26 AM (P)

OoC: sorry I've been out of it, but I had to take a trip to the land of the cute computer

*thinks back on the events of the day, and wonders if life aboard Serenity is always this interesting*

well after such an interesting day as this I really need this drink

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/llama.php
-try it out, I dare you

13

Sunday, May 7, 2006 4:56 AM (P)

*13 is standing on a pier, eyes gazing into the vast blue, as he sees a figure standing in the way of the tide. He softly jumps down, and approaches them*

*River stands alone, the soothing tide lightly kissing her feet, a solid thing in this place of shifting water and sand*

I couldn't help you..I'm so sorry...*his head hung in shame, he begins to walk away, the shame too unbearable to face her. As he turns from her in darkness, she pulls him back, and a clear, innocent tear marks her face*

It's alright.*A smile plays across her face, signalling that all is forgiven* I'll be fine.

*13 smiles at this, and walks down the shoreline while the birds call redemption and the water's wash away his sins. And together, they explore the beach for treasures unfound, and share secrets as only friends can.*

(who's the bad guy now? Huh? HUH!?)

I still think a little chaos is in order.

13

Sunday, May 7, 2006 5:27 AM (P)

*Once again, 13's eyes open, to see nothing but a deep, chemical blue. A tarp. He chuckles at the memories the tarp brings back, but realizes no sound is coming out. What had happened?*

(you leave us no choice)

(it's alright)

*Oh. That. He tries to stir out of his frozen state, but his limbs aren't responding. No kidding. Seventy-two rounds had been registered in that short span, more thand two-thirds of which connected with his motor-function chip.*

Still capable of concious thought...sight seems to be a full...

*Suddenly the blue is harshly ripped away, replaced by an angry visage. Mal.*

You actually think you were savin' her? By..by tearing her away from the only people that care for her, that feel for her? *He laughs bitterly..* Feelings. They're a joy, let me tell you.

I know you can't hear me, and I don't much care.

(but I can hear still at least 40% sense functional, at least...)

It doesn't change what you did. You piece of scrap! *His foot lashes out furiously, connecting with 13's bullet-riddled torso* You didn't care about anything, about anyone. Never. You were just a machine, never a friend, never a person to anyone!

*Mal leaves the body in the cargo bay to the galley.*

(can't worry about the truth now,can I Mal? I have to get myself out of this situation first, maybe set things right.)

(His eyes are dimly affixed to the ceiling as he thinks: Should've killed me when you had the chance...hell, should've thrown me out the airlock first time I showed up.

I think a little chaos is in order.

SAMEERTIA

Sunday, May 7, 2006 6:40 AM (P)

Ertia, Pain and Guy come down the stairs to the cargo bay, and Pain goes straight to the gun locker.

Guy is still nursing his whiskey as he looks down at 13's uncovered body.

"Oh. That's..." Ertia pauses, "I can't look at that. Cover him up or something."

Pain glances over, a shotgun in his hand. "Just push him into the airlock."

Ertia starts to lean down and then hesitates. The body is still, solid, holes revealing wires, metal bits, and dripping fluid. She looks at the still face; unlike the face of human death. She can't push him into the airlock.

Not looking at him again, she pulls the tarp back over and brushes her hands on her jeans, supressing the shudder that she feels.

Turning back, she takes the pistols and cleaning equipment that Pain hands her and sits on a crate to start the meticulous work.

JRC

Sunday, May 7, 2006 8:00 AM (P)

JR is lagging behind everyone else heading down to the cargo bay. Still limping somewhat, he gives up trying to keep up with the others and looks down to see the partially uncovered 13 on the floor. Something looks different, and for several seconds he trys to remember the past several minutes. "Hey people, weren't 13's eyes closed when he got covered up?"

Everyone dies alone.

FLYWITHMECAPTN

Sunday, May 7, 2006 12:08 PM (P)

*Fly enters the cargo bay on her way to see the captain*

Fly:Don't touch him. What if he's. I want to talk with the captain about dissecting him to find the key.
JR: You still really believe all this Fly, the map, treasure, key.
Fly:Not exactly sure, but that is what I intend to find out.

*Fly slowly walks over to 13 and sees his eyes open. She takes the top and covers his body back.*

Fly:Someone want to help me take his body to the infirmary?
Guy:I will

*They both take an end of 13's bullet riddled body to the infirmary and lay him on the counter*

Guy:So Fly, you think there really is a key in him
Fly:Not sure, I need to look at the map more and see what I can come up with
Guy:Oh. Hey, you ever think this guy will wake up
Fly:Don....

*Just as she starts to speak the unknown sits straight up and gasps eye focused on nothing. Fly runs to the call box..

Doc!

*Everyone can hear her voice echo through the ship

Our unknown is a wake

(OOC: Looked at Jonestein's profile -he hasn't logged in since April 19 - Even if he is interested in still playing, may be a fun thing for someone to carry for a bit if anyone is interested. BTW - I e-mailed him askin')

"Don't forget to call him "Sir." He likes that."

FLYWITHMECAPTN

Sunday, May 7, 2006 12:29 PM (P)

OOC from Jonstein

*****
Hi, sorry..I kindof dropped the ball on the Alliance guy from the pod.
Go ahead and do what you want with him...I decided this style of RP
wasn't for me. Apologies for not letting you know.
*****

Character up for grabs

"Don't forget to call him "Sir." He likes that."

SAMEERTIA

Sunday, May 7, 2006 3:06 PM (P)

gach! Did he have a plan for him? Maybe we should let Mal put 'im out the airlock?
Seriously, though. I might be able to do something with him.

GUYWHOWANTSAFIREFLYOFHISOWN

Sunday, May 7, 2006 4:15 PM (P)

*after Fly calls the doc* well, this is an interesting turn of events

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/llama.php
-try it out, I dare you

DRPAIN

Sunday, May 7, 2006 5:30 PM (P)

*Pain hears Fly's call for everyone to get to the infirmary. He gets up off the crate he was sitting on, puts the freshly cleaned shotgun down and follows everyone else into the infirmary. Pain looks at Fly then at the awake stranger and says*

Well now it's about time you woke up.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

DRPAIN

Sunday, May 7, 2006 5:57 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by SameErtia:
Seriously, though. I might be able to do something with him.

OoC: Now would this be before or after you do something with Pain?

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Sunday, May 7, 2006 6:19 PM (P)

Well, now...that depends on whether or not we pick up any more meade on Persephone, perhaps.

Shepherd Book arrives side by side with Simon, who makes his way immediately to his patient.

"Everyone stand back. Give me room." The efficient surgeon is in place, and people part before him.

The Mystery Man sits staring, gasping air into his lungs, his eyes unseeing. Simon quickly checks his vitals, takes his shoulders and eases him back to the bed. "Nod if you can hear me."

Mystery Man slowly nods, his eyes blinking.

Mal pushes his way in, "Doc? What's the story."

"I don't know yet." Simon's voice was distracted, impatient with the interuption. "If everyone could just let me work..."

Mal starts to gesture everyone out of the room, but Book hesitates, looking Mal in the eye, "If my suspicions are correct, it would be best if I stay with him."

For a long moment the two face off, then Mal gives in, stepping back and crossing his arms. "Suit yerself. Everyone else, Out."

DRPAIN

Sunday, May 7, 2006 6:36 PM (P)

Well then maybe someone will find some when they go shopping for some food.

*With a disappointed sigh everyone walks out of the infirmary. Pain walks next to Ertia and says*

Hey after we finish with the guns do you wanna help me prep the Mule?

*Ertia smiles and says*

Sure thing Pain and maybe you can introduce me to your uncle.

*They resume their gun cleaning duties as Pain says to Ertia*

Yeah sure. Maybe if'n the Cap'n doesn't need you for anything I could take you.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Sunday, May 7, 2006 6:43 PM (P)

Ertia considers Pain's words for a minute, take her, how, exactly? Just as quickly, she shoves the innuendo out of her mind, and polishes the barrel of the .38 in her hand.

"Well, I got a few errands to run as well. I promised Kaylee some strawberries, and if I'm gonna do that, I gotta meet with Badger's people and deal on those ID badges he wanted."

"Badger's badges?" Pain's snickers and Ertia admits it is pretty funny said out loud.

"We'll check with the captain when we make landfall. What do you think the story is on our Mystery guy?"

DRPAIN

Sunday, May 7, 2006 7:00 PM (P)

*Pain responds as he puts away the shotgun and takes out one of the lever action rifles*

Hmmm don't know. Never really gave it much thought. But if Book says he can vouch for him then I guess he don't pose much of a threat to me anyways. Don't know 'bout Jayne though.

*As Pain finishes saying that, Fly walks over, takes out a carbine, sits down and starts cleaning it. She says to Pain and Ertia*

Who's not much of a threat?

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

FLYWITHMECAPTN

Monday, May 8, 2006 12:18 AM (P)

OOC Ertia,,,,go for it with the Jonsie character.....you go girl........whoot

"Don't forget to call him "Sir." He likes that."

FLYWITHMECAPTN

Monday, May 8, 2006 12:38 AM (P)

Location: Galley

Fly is sitting there with Pain and Ertia cleaning weapons as the captain walks in*

Mal: Fly? You wanna tell me why bot boy is in the infirmary?
Fly: *She stands and walks right up to him not so nervous this time* Yeah, actually I do,,,,I wanted to dissect him to see if I can find a key or the key....Um,,and I will wait to see if there are any takers to help me with the map, I may be able to find out more answers....I think Simon is out of the question, so, we'll see.
Mal: Ok Fly,,,have fun. Be careful
Fly: Thanks sir

*She really believes he meant it, "Be careful". She heads back to the table to help Ertia and Pain*

"Don't forget to call him "Sir." He likes that."

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