Faolin's Crew

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JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Thursday, June 1, 2006 9:19 PM

"Okay crew lets get there we need to get paid. I'm assuming Darren's got some repairs to think of as well" The Captains voice boomed over the com. "I'll show you your rooms once we break atmo"
To Puro: Fly as straight as you can avoid alliance the usual. Captain walks to the galley. "Shanti spect you can workwith what I got standard supply." Captain walks to infirmary. "Doc anything you need write it down I'll get it with some of the pay on the next job." Now to engine room "so Darren ever workwith a ship like this"

johntheheatrefreak

DRPAIN

Thursday, June 1, 2006 9:42 PM

"I mostly worked on shuttles and Wren class transports, but I'm sure I'll get ta know this bird in no time." He put the catalyzer he was tinkering with down and continues to say. "Also the harmonic stabilizer on the engine feels like it's out of sync by .05 degrees. I can probably fix it but you'll be needin' a new one within a few months. That's unless of course ya don't mind the engine ripping itself ta shreds."

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Thursday, June 1, 2006 9:50 PM

"After this cargo drop we should hav ea healthy amount of money to look into that any other parts I have are through that closet there and when you get the chanch, check out shuttle two" "Your room is through the one on the left going toward the infirmary in this hall here" Walk to infirmary "Doc your room is on the left headin toward the engine room"

P.S. Crew e-mail me and I'll reply with a diagram of the ship (johnthetheatrefreak@yahoo.com)

Captain Faolan

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Thursday, June 1, 2006 9:57 PM

Quote:

P.S. Crew e-mail me and I'll reply with a diagram of the ship (johnthetheatrefreak@yahoo.com)

Scratch that program i was going to use can't be e-mailed

Captain Faolan

DRPAIN

Thursday, June 1, 2006 10:18 PM

Darren nods and says "Yes sir Cap'n I'll get on that as soon as I'm done with the engine." He puts the catalyzer in the left side pocket of his jumpsuit and walks over to his black metal multi-drawer tool box. He picks it up by the handle and heads towards the engine room.

Out of Character: So does that mean we (i.e. the crew) won't be able to get a diagram of the ship's layout?

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Thursday, June 1, 2006 10:36 PM

Quote:
Out of Character: So does that mean we (i.e. the crew) won't be able to get a diagram of the ship's layout?

You will but it will take a while I'll have to do it on I'll do a description though.

The ship is two stories. the outside is a giant cylinder with for long "wings" jetting out with thruster things on teh end. The topfloor has the bridge at the nose of the ship followed by a hallway with four rooms. (from bridge) Left: Pilot Right: First Mate Far Left: Captains FAr Right: Cook's at the end of the hall is the galley there are a couple of nook's of the galley and a stairway leading outside infirmary. Through the gallry is a room for some part storage and it leads to two hailways leading to th efour shuddles. In this room is a stairway leading to the cargo bay/airlock. A door hear lead to outside infirmary plaze with two passenger dorms and the infirmary. Then another hallway with two mor epassenger dorms adn the doc and mechanic quarters. finnaly we have the engine room below the bridge. The large room leading to the shuttle can open to let down som vehicles stored there to the airlock.

Captain Faolan

SAMEERTIA

Thursday, June 1, 2006 10:58 PM

Shanti drops her rucksack unceremoniously on the galley table and runs a hand through her short blond hair, leaving it sticking up everywhere.

With a satisfied grin, she looks around herself.

The galley looks pretty standard, as do the rudimentary supplies. For a while, she putters about, turning on the stove, checking the cooler unit, and making note of what groceries and staples are on hand.

She makes a note to ask the mechanic... what was his name again?... to take a look at the oven unit when he gets a chance.

Food to eat, a crew to fly with, and a ship to get her into the Black and away from Alliance patrols. Nothing better in the 'verse!

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Thursday, June 1, 2006 11:00 PM

"Shanti you room is the first one to the right going toward the bridge we getting a meal today" The captain through this all at her while walking to his bunk. He left without waiting for an aswer

Captain Faolan

DRPAIN

Thursday, June 1, 2006 11:36 PM

In the Engine Room......

Darren was laying underneath the engine, the rythmic hum was soothing to him. He pulled out a powered screwdriver from his belt tool kit and proceeded to unscrew the panel on his right. After catching all the screws he opened a small drawer in his tool box and placed the screws in the drawer. Darren then placed the panel off to the side and inspected the harmonic stabilizer. He said to himself "Yep jus' like I thought it's out of sync by .05 degrees." He slid out from under the engine and opened his tool box and selected the appropiate tool for the job. He smiled as he slid back underneath the engine and whistled while he worked.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Thursday, June 1, 2006 11:53 PM

-the Galley;

"Thanks, Captain!" Shanti called to his departing back.

Her own bunk! She was starting to really like this job. Happily, she pulled out pots and pans and ingredients and got dinner started. All of them just arriving and all, who knew when anyone had a chance to eat last?

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Thursday, June 1, 2006 11:53 PM

Thsi crew must have there secrets Faolin thought to himself while lying in his bunk. Maybe I'm just paranoid but the mechanics working dilegently the doc ready the cook hasn't complained about th ekitchen supplies or the broken oven the pilot was flying smooth and the mercenary wasn't crude or attempting mutiny. What were they hiding.

"Thsi is Shanti dinner's ready for any that want it." Only now did he realised how hungry he was it was a long day. Foalin climbed to the galley and perpared for his first sit down meal with his crew.

Captain Faolan

DRPAIN

Friday, June 2, 2006 12:11 AM

Darren had heard the call for dinner over the com. He finished up his work, slid out from underneath the engine, and put away his tools. He took out the stained rag from his back pocket and wiped his hands off the best he could and headed for the galley. Once there he saw the Captain and the hot looking Cook. "What was her name?" Darren wondered to himself. He shrugged off that thought as he took a plate and sat down. The Captain said to Darren "So did you fix the engine?" Darren turns to the Captain and says "Yes sir I did. I'll go ta work on the #2 shuttle after I eat." Captain Faolin nods and says "Good good see that you do." Darren smiles and scoops some food onto his plate. He hadn't even bothered to clean off the grease stains on his face.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

13

Friday, June 2, 2006 12:14 AM

(Who don't love Captain Faolan? A stupid, that's who. Anyway, I want a way in. Please, help!)

(BTW: Hiya Pain, Ertia. I ran into Bigwolf on another ship...err...thread too. Coincidence? I think not!

-13

SAMEERTIA

Friday, June 2, 2006 12:19 AM

hiya,13

Shanti piled food onto the table and watched in satisfaction as everyone starts to eat. The mechanic eats like he's half starved!

She dropped into her own seat next to the doctor. "So, Captain, how long have you owned this bird? She's got so much more room than I'm used to!"

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Friday, June 2, 2006 12:31 AM

Got her about two mounths ago by the way we have a mercenary meeting us at Beaumonde. I know Gail you enough of a gun but we could always use another hand. This business is a whirlwind. Darren, Shanti, you'll be responsible for showing him his shuttle, #3 and Gail you'll be with me and my mate Doc you got that list done yet?

johnttf

13

Friday, June 2, 2006 12:36 AM

(What mercenary might this be? Cause I already got a character idea...name's Banner. Davies Banner.)

(Oh yeah.)

-13

SAMEERTIA

Friday, June 2, 2006 12:41 AM

Shanti shifts uncomfortably at the idea, but nods, "Ai ai, captain! We'll see him settled in just fine. Is there any chance we can pick up some foodstuffs on Beaumonde? We've got staples, but I'd sure love some spices."

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Friday, June 2, 2006 1:09 AM

I'll get a little guys name is Banner he should come to you

johnttf

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Friday, June 2, 2006 1:09 AM

I'll get a little guys name is Banner he should come to you

johnttf

13

Friday, June 2, 2006 1:23 AM

*Initiating Banner persona...coming to you program engaged...sorry, shaking off the 'cyborg' thing...alright..)

*Davies Banner is standing in the crowds of the Beaumonde docks, taking in the street smells and street sights, watching the ship's come and go with boredom and anxiety. Finally, the droids...I mean ship, that he's looking for docks, and he walks up to it with a smile. A blond haired woman-girl is revealed as the ship opens. Davies walks forward, a sharp and wide grin on his face.*

"Name's Banner," the mercenary says to the girl-woman, extending a dark, hairy hand. Shinti eyes it trepidously, giving Davies the up and down.

Davies is a pretty muscly-looking bloke, sporting a ragged set of muttonchops. A thick, graying mop of hair nests above thick, curly eyebrows. His eyes themselves are an unusual shade of gold, flecked with blue. Heavy, chapped lips, shaded by a bushy mustache. A grain of rice is caught in it. He's broad-shouldered, bowlegged, and thick of the biceps.

Davies is caught off-guard by the wary Shinti, trying a slightly different tact.

"Davies Banner, matter o'fact. Best shot this side o' Beaumonde, former gunner fo' the Dying Angel. 'Eard your cap'n got a job for me." His voice is distinctly Cockney, and Shinti smiles at the almost comical thickness of the accent.

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13, First Mate of the 'Heart of Haven'
and Honorary Forsaken

DRPAIN

Friday, June 2, 2006 1:27 AM

Hey 13

Darren almost chokes on his food as he heard the Captain say that him and Shanti would have to show the merc they were picking up around. He scarfs down the rest of his food, wipes off his mouth and takes his plate to the sink. He's about to leave for the #2 shuttle when Shanti says "Um Darren is it?" Darren replies "Yes miss that's my name don't wear it out." "Could you take a look at the stove. I think there's something wrong with it." Shanti says to Darren blowing off his comment. He smiles and says "Yeah sure I'll take a look at it." Darren leaves the galley before Shanti could thank him and headed for the engine room to pick up his tools before going to the #2 shuttle. Darren whistles the tune he always whistles when he's about to go to work.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

13

Friday, June 2, 2006 1:35 AM

*Banner enters the ship, callused hands pocketed. Shinti begins to show him around, but he chuckles, raising quieting hand.*

"Listen, now, luv, your cap olready sen'me a schematic," *he struggles to pronounce* "an' Oy think Oy can manage ma' way round here." *He claps his hands together.*

"Although, you can 'elp me get introduced to the rest o' the crew?"

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13, First Mate of the 'Heart of Haven'
and Honorary Forsaken

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Friday, June 2, 2006 1:49 AM

This is not how this was supposed to happen The captain thouh. He and Gail were tied upin some guys house and he had left the money in the room. He pulled a needle out of his back pocket and started undoing the rope. When finished he untied Gail. "Puro ournew guy on board" "Yeah Captain prep her as soon as we get back we're leaving." "Gail when I pick this money up alarms will sound and we will run, shiny" "Ready captain" Sure enough alarms sounded He and Gail twisted their way through lasers and closing doors. Gail was limber too what did eh need the Banner guy for They shot back at the guards running after them Gail was an alful running shot that's why They made it to the mule and zoomed back to the ship. "Take her up" Banner looked at his new employer with a blank face. "Welcome aboard"

johnttf

SAMEERTIA

Friday, June 2, 2006 2:00 AM

Shanti watched the new merc closely. Captain had said make him welcome and show him his shuttle. He hadn't said how welcome she was supposed to make him and found herself glad for that fact.

He didn't seem to much want her help anyway.

The roar of the mule tearing up the cargo ramp made her leap out of the way. She managed to hit the button to close the door and seal the airlock.

"Uh, Captain? I take that didn't quite go as planned?"

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Friday, June 2, 2006 2:05 AM

"Why is it that naughty men can't smuggle cargo deliver it and get paid without gettin' tied up these days"
"But we did get paid" Darren asked

"Yep but couldn' get your spices or Doc's supplies or a new job. Head to Persephone I need to give Rogers his cut"

"Could send it tohim but No had to get tied up" "I'll be in my bunk"

The captain left in a huff

johnttf

DRPAIN

Friday, June 2, 2006 2:20 AM

Darren (who apparently was more greasier than before) watched as the Captain stormed off. He turned to Shanti and said "So is this goin' ta be happenin' a lot. Cause if it is this bird's goin' ta be driftin' sooner than later." Shanti smiled and said "Relax I'm sure you won't let that happen." Darren shrugs and says running a grease stained hand through his shaggy brown hair "Yeah I guess ya right but still I'd like ta be able ta have the parts ta fix her." At that Darren heads for the galley carrying his tool box, hoping that whatever was wrong with the stove wouldn't reqiure a complete tear down.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Friday, June 2, 2006 2:52 AM

Shanti leaned over the counter, watching the mechanic work. "See, it's only heating on the one side. I could work around it, but..."

"Have it right in a jiffy." Darren answered her absentmindedly. He brushed a hand over his forehead adding a streak of black stove charcoal to the grease already there.

"Thanks." She heaved herself up to sit on the counter as he worked. "What do you think of the crew? I like the Doc. Captain seems uptight... but I guess getting shot at does that. And Gail... glad he's on our side!"

"Uh huh." Darren did something that made a horrible grinding sound. "Just a loose element. Try that."

"HOOOOOOYA! It works!" Shanti stood back as Darren stood up and gathered his tools. "I'm gonna start the bread dough rising before I turn in then. Fresh baked bread can do wonders in the black."

DRPAIN

Friday, June 2, 2006 3:27 AM

Darren closed his toolbox and said to Shanti "I'll be lookin' forward ta that Miss. That was a mighty fine meal ya cooked up."

Shanti holds back a laugh and says to him "Why thank you. Perhaps you should consider getting cleaned up. You're slightly on the dirty side."

She takes out a small mirror to show him. Darren looks at himself and laughs. He says to her "Yeah perhaps I am. I'll go put away my tools and look for the shower."

He bids farewell to Shanti and heads off to the cargo bay to fetch the medium sized foot locker containing his personal stuff.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Friday, June 2, 2006 5:13 AM

Bread dough kneaded and rising, Shanti took one last look around the kitchen, ensuring that everything was in in it's place.

Finally, satisfied, she ran her hand once more though her short blond locks, and turned for her bunk. The first day over.

Absentmindedly, she thinks about the rest of the crew, the rough and tumble new merc, sturdy reliable Fred Gail, the steady hardworking mechanic, the quiet Doc. She'd hardly seen the pilot at all. Captain, too, for that matter.

She was used to being the only woman, but out in the black, sometimes that mattered more than it aught. Rubbing the dark tattoo hidden under her shirtsleeve, she stepped into her bunk and smiled at its spaciousness.

She dug in her rucksack and pulled out the one luxury she carried; Jeddy the Teddy; and curled up on her bunk with a sigh. This place would be home soon enough.

SAMEERTIA

Friday, June 2, 2006 5:15 AM

Shanti: Life and Love, but never Free

DRPAIN

Friday, June 2, 2006 6:28 AM

Awww your character looks so cute in that pic.

Darren had stashed his footlocker in his bunk and had finally found the common shower room after a half an hour of wandering around. He entered the room, closed the door, set the clean set of clothes down near his towel on the counter, and turned on the water. Once the water was to his liking he stripped off his gear and clothes and stepped into the shower. Darren spent ten minutes washing and singing to himself letting the water carry away all the grease and gunk that had accumulated on him.

Darren shut off the water and stepped out, walking over to grab his towel, and dry himself off. After he completed that task, he donned his clean clothes and hung the tool belt and jumpsuit over his right arm, along with his towel. He stepped out of the room refreshed and ready for what tomorrow would bring. Darren then headed to his bunk, opened the hatch, climbed down the ladder, hung his tool belt on a wall hook, hung his jumpsuit next to it, and climbed into bed, turning the lights off as he fell asleep.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Friday, June 2, 2006 12:22 PM

Suddenly the ship grumbled and the power went out.

The captain was up in a jiffy (sleep never came much anymore anyway) and ran to the engine room Darren was already there and under the engine.

"What'd you do to my bird?"

johnttf

PAGANPAUL

Friday, June 2, 2006 1:52 PM

Just as the power cut out, the doc was entering the galley. The red emergency lights came on, and as he squinted to see who else was in there with him, he stumbled and nearly fell.

Gail and Banner, the new merc, turned and watched him from where they sat at the table. It was immediately apparent to them both that the doc was highly intoxicated.

The mercs watched in amusement as the doc struggled to make it the few meters from the doorway to the table without falling, where he unceremoniously plopped himself into a chair.

Grinning at them like a fool, the doc's eyes finally focused on Gail and, although slurred and off-key, the doc bust into a song.

DR LUAP: (Any similarity to a well known verse song is purely intentional)
"Gaaaaail! The man they call Gaaaaail!
Likes to speeeeend his nights in jaaaaail!
With his butt in the air, he has narry a care.
He'll bend over double, at the first hint of trouble.
Keeps his abs like a rock, and his lips on a co... *WHAM*

Gail has punched him squarely in the jaw, knocking the doc right over the back of the chair. The doc drops to the floor like a sack of dirt, and as he hits the deck, already unconscious, a bottle of pills rolls out of his pocket. And a flask. And a syringe. And a rolled up baggie.

BANNER
What's up with this guy? (Nudges the doc with his toe)

GAIL
Don't know. But he's been itchin' ta pick a fight with me ever since he got on board.

BANNER
Well, he sure seems to be stocked up with pharmaceuticals!

GAIL
He's some sorta city-slicker doc-ter, or somethin'.

BANNER
No! It couldn't be? Did he say what his name is? Was it Nagap Luap? (Gail nods) I've read about this guy! He's been kicked out of over a dozen hospitals on the core worlds! It seems he has a weakness for his own medicines.

GAIL
You tellin' me we gotta gorram druggie for a doc-ter?

BANNER
Oh he's actually a pretty good doctor, but only when he's sober. If I remember it correctly, he was on duty, and high as a kite, when there was a major ship crash on Persephonie. He gave a bunch of people the wrong meds and they nearly died. That's when they told him he couldn't practice medicine on any of the core worlds ever again.

GAIL
So the Alliance sent him out here to practice on us?

BANNER
Seems to be.

DR LUAP (muffled and still face down on the floor)
Gaaaaail's a guy who likes maaaaales... he he he!

Gail kicks him none too softly in the ribs and the doc shuts up again

BANNER
He's apparently a bit of a homophobe, also.

GAIL
Yeah, I rekon, but I aint no homo just cause my name's Gail, and I'll prove it! HEY LOVE SLAVE! Shanti! Git yer pretty little butt down here!

To be continued...

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流口水的婊子和猴子的笨儿子。
Liou coe shway duh biao-tze huh hoe-tze duh bun ur-tze.
"Stupid son of a drooling whore and a monkey."

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Friday, June 2, 2006 2:03 PM

After hearing the crash from the galley The captain prayed that Darren knew what he was doing and walked to the galley just in time to see Gail holding a firearm to the Doc head.
"Gail off and I'll have no using of our cook. So my docs on drugs perfect." To Banner "Get them off of each other and get him to the infirmary if something explodes Me and Darren might need him."

johnttf

PAGANPAUL

Friday, June 2, 2006 3:53 PM

Post moved to below, where it makes more cronological sense.

SAMEERTIA

Friday, June 2, 2006 3:54 PM

Shanti made her way into the galley in the dim red emergency lighting, quickening her pace when she heard her name yelled.

She entered just in time to hear the Captain's voice, "Gail off and I'll have no using of our cook."

Leaning on the doorframe, she watched Banner yank Doc Laup to his feet before turning to the captain, and saying softly, "Thank you, Captain. But I 'spect now the whole crew knows, won't be long before I'm doing double duty."

She doesn't sound resentful, just resigned, and is surprised when Captain Faolin frowns at her, "Not on my ship. How about seein' to some breakfast?"

"Aye aye, sir!" Shanti gives a salute and a smile before hurrying into the kitchen. She looks sadly at the bread dough, risen and ready to bake. "No fresh bread, though, unless our Darren can get the power back up."

DRPAIN

Friday, June 2, 2006 4:04 PM

Darren was about to answer the Captain's question when Faolin ran off to the galley. Apparently some of the crew were fighting but that didn't bother Darren. He took out a DataPad, hooked it up to the ship's computer and downloaded the schematics of the engine. He unplugged the device (about the size of an iPod) and looked over the schematics.

"Ai ya whoever designed this engine was operatin' on fumes." Darren swore under his breath.

He scanned the schematic and located the compression coil assembly. He opened his tool box and went to work.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

PAGANPAUL

Friday, June 2, 2006 7:27 PM

The light hurt as Nagap forced his eyes to open. He knew from experience that if he looked in the mirror they’d be bloodshot to a comic point. Comic if only it didn’t hurt so much.

He sat up, immediately regretted it, and lay back down. He couldn’t quite decide which hurt more – his aching head, his eyes, or his jaw. His jaw? That meant he’d probably mouthed off to someone and gotten himself punched out again. It happened often, during one of his “episodes” when his self-loathing and self-destructive tendancies were at their worst and he wanted someone to beat the crap out of him, but he couldn’t remember any of the details this time. He hoped he hadn't made any new enemies aboard the ship, especially among the mercs. He tried to think back and put the pieces together.

He’d taken a new job on the Dragonfly class ship Polythemus… was it really only yesterday? It felt to him like a lot longer than that. Usually it was days or weeks before he could no longer resist the blessed oblivion that the drugs brought on. He knew that now he’d be able to resist them for at least a little while, now that his system was polluted with them, but eventually the memories would return, and once again he’d turn to the chemicals to silence them. Either that or to a pistol, but he knew he was too weak for that way out.

He sat up again and this time the pain was manageable. He looked around, and as his eyes began to focus he realized that he was in the medical bay, not in his bunk. The main lights were out, and the emergency illumination was all he could see by. The red floodlights made it appear that all of the equipment was coated in a thin layer of blood. Blood everywhere. Just like back on…

He pushed the thought away, and focused on the present. Someone might have gotten hurt. There might be work to be done.

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流口水的婊子和猴子的笨儿子。
Liou coe shway duh biao-tze huh hoe-tze duh bun ur-tze.
"Stupid son of a drooling whore and a monkey."

13

Friday, June 2, 2006 7:36 PM

Banner watches Darren repair the engine, a heavy black cigar dangling from his mouth, spouting dark gray smoke. He's about to light another when Darren speaks up.

"Could you not smoke in here? Ain't good for the engine."

"Why not? It was smokin' before!"

Darren shakes his head, and orders the big merc out, grumbling loudly and ditching his stogie.

"Damn mechanic..."

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13, First Mate of the 'Heart of Haven'
and Honorary Forsaken

13

Friday, June 2, 2006 7:37 PM

Banner watches Darren repair the engine, a heavy black cigar dangling from his mouth, spouting dark gray smoke. He's about to light another when Darren speaks up.

"Could you not smoke in here? Ain't good for the engine."

"Why not? It was smokin' before!"

Darren shakes his head, and orders the big merc out, grumbling loudly and ditching his stogie.

"Damn mechanic..."

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13, First Mate of the 'Heart of Haven'
and Honorary Forsaken

SAMEERTIA

Friday, June 2, 2006 7:45 PM

Giving up on the power coming back up any time soon, Shanti digs up some flavored protien and some dried fruit and oatmeal.

Using the white-gas unit she heats water for coffee and makes up a pot of hot porridge with apples and pears. Slicing the protien into thin wafers, she gives one last sad look at the bread dough. Woulda been nice to have fresh bread with it all.

Slapping the com button, she calls, "This is Shanti. There's some breakfast-stuff on the table."

Gail strides in and heaps food in his bowl as she backs away from the table. "Ya know I didn't mean anything, earlier, right?"

"Yah." She answers quietly, "Yah, you did. It doesn't matter, sir."

PAGANPAUL

Friday, June 2, 2006 7:58 PM

Dr. Nagap Luap
(for now, anyway)

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流口水的婊子和猴子的笨儿子。
Liou coe shway duh biao-tze huh hoe-tze duh bun ur-tze.
"Stupid son of a drooling whore and a monkey."

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Friday, June 2, 2006 8:17 PM

The captain was eating breakfast when the power finally came on. I think that mechanic's starting to know my boat. At least that's one good thing. Gail had gotten Shanti mad, Banner did the same to Darren. And oh yeah his doc was either insane high or drunk. Maybe all three. After eating the captain made his way to the bridge and sat with Puro. it was pretty quiet with him, he liked that. Puro just did his job and didn't argue. The quiet lulled Faolin to sleep.

he was back at the academy they had needles in his head they poked they prodded and made him skilled with anything as if it were a weopen. Then he could use their needles against them...

The Captain awok with a start as they broke atmo on Persephone. He might just have to go talk to Badger...

johnttf

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Friday, June 2, 2006 8:29 PM

"Okay crew Were gonna have to deal with a dirty man called Badger. He's a dirty business man and will play us" The Captain addressed the crew in the galley. "Gail Banner your with me, No shooting less we have to. Choo take the Doc, Shanti and Darren planet side get them what they need Puro you can watch the boat."

"Aye, Aye captain"

'i think those are the first word Puro's said since he's been onboard' The captain thought

johnttf

DRPAIN

Friday, June 2, 2006 8:54 PM

OoC: I'm having some problems with my computer so I'll be using the ones at the library. Which means I won't be posting as much.

Darren ran to his room to change out of his jumpsuit. He was happy that he finally got the ship running. He entered his room, kicked off his boots, unlatched the leg strap on his holster, took of his belt, and quickly changed into some worn jeans to compliment the worn TG Freight T-shirt. He put his belt back on, relatched his holster's leg strap, and headed back to the cargo bay. This was one of the rare days that he actually wore decent (in his mind) clothes.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Friday, June 2, 2006 9:01 PM

Shanti smiled at the laconic pilot when he finally spoke. He had a nice voice. She pulled on her jacket and grabbed her shoulder bag before she followed Darren and the Doctor down the ramp.

Persephone. She'd never been here before, and looked around wide-eyed at the bustle and fury of the hustling space-port. It was bright, and dusty, and stank of oil, spilled fuel, burnt meat, and sweat.

A slim body brushed against her, and she ducked away as Choo caught the skinny teen-ager in an iron clasp and growled, "Go steal from someone else."

Doctor Laup leaned close to her, his voice dry, "Well, this is a lovely town."

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Friday, June 2, 2006 9:14 PM

"Badger"

"Faolin, you finally got away from that Reynolds bugger"

"No need to discuss that now got's me a crew that needs a job."

"With someone of your compacity could think this through. But it's on a central planet"

"Bring it on"

johnttf

13

Friday, June 2, 2006 10:14 PM

(OoC: Where the hell do you find those pics? I've already described my character, but DAMN those are sweet!)

Banner shifts uncomfortably as Faolin talks with the short bowler-hatted man, trying to hide his face in shadow. He and Badger both came from the same colony, and Banner knew that Badger'd strike up a conversation 'bout it.

Davies had always let others do the talking; he was basically a human wrecking ball, although he could do the talking if he wanted.

As Faolin and Badger discussed business, Davies wondered exactly who was piloting their ship, and how the next job would pay, staring at his socks-and-sandal clad feet.

(OoC: Yes, Davies Banner wear's socks with sandals, the compleat tourist.)

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13, First Mate of the 'Heart of Haven'
and Honorary Forsaken

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Friday, June 2, 2006 10:44 PM

Back on the ship the captain went to his bunk to think. Soon enough he'd get a question about Reynolds. Not a person in teh 'verse hadn't heard of him and for a while he had been captain to Faolin. But there was a more pressin' matter at hand. He needed a plan. Most people on this boat couldn't afford being caught by the Alliance and this job was on Osiris. Classic job to could be fun. The Captain smiled and looked at the map on his lap.

They were going to rob a bank.

johnttf

SAMEERTIA

Friday, June 2, 2006 11:01 PM

I make all my characters at www.elouai.com doll makers. They're kind of short on good guy figures, but they are really improving, always adding new heads and stuff.

Shanti finishes up her business in the market, under Darren's watchful eye. She banters with the spice seller in Hindi, making a good deal on the basil, rosemary, tamarind, and saffron.

"Captain's back at the ship, crew. We gotta get ready to fly." Choo's voice calls them back out of the marketplace.

"Fir milenge!" Shanti calls in farewell, and the seller waves goodbye. She grins at Darren, "That was fun! What do you need for parts?"

DRPAIN

Friday, June 2, 2006 11:24 PM

Darren grins back at Shanti as they leave the market and says "I need to get a Harmonic Stabilizer and a new Compression Coil couldn't hurt either."

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Friday, June 2, 2006 11:35 PM

"What's a hormonic actilizer?" Shanti asks, her brow crinkling over her too perfect, tiny nose.

DRPAIN

Friday, June 2, 2006 11:43 PM

"A Harmonic Stabilizer." Darren said a little annoyed. "It's a device that's shaped like a donut.

Shanti cocks her head to one side as Darren continues "Just like the name sounds it stabilizes the harmonic frequencies of the engine. If it's off by more than .08 degrees the engine will rip itself ta shreds. Dong ma?"

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Saturday, June 3, 2006 12:15 AM

"Engine in shreds is bad. Dong ma." Shanti answers. She didn't mean to annoy Darren, she was just curious.

'Note to self, don't ask too many questions.' she admonishes herself as she follows the others through the marketplace. You'd think by now she would know better.

She glances over at Doctor Laup, who seemed to be content with his medical supplies purchases. She knows she'll have to talk to him soon, but after that morning, she was hoping to put it off.

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Saturday, June 3, 2006 2:09 AM

"Well crew" The Captain was breifing the entire crew (except Puro) in the galley "We got a job in Osiris any who don't want to hep that close to Alliance that's okay but I could use all the hands I can get. Who's in"

johnttf

SAMEERTIA

Saturday, June 3, 2006 2:13 AM

"I got no problem, Captain." Shanti reassured, not wanting to give up her continued enjoyment of a real bunk. "I can blend in on Osiris."

She looks around at the others, hoping nobody bails out.

DRPAIN

Saturday, June 3, 2006 5:56 PM

Darren spoke up "I'll be content in the engine room. I got us a new Harmonic Stabilizer but I couldn't find a new Compression Coil."

Captain Faolin turned to Darren and said "Well just make sure you can keep us running that's all I ask."

Darren nods his head and says "Will do Captain. If anyone needs me I'll be in the engine room."

Darren gets up, nods to the crew that's there and heads off to the engine room to tinker with the new part.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Saturday, June 3, 2006 6:50 PM

"What the heck is a harmonic stabilizer, anyway?" Gail wondered outloud.

Shanti refilled his coffee cup with a knowing shrug, her tone as close to a well, duh! as a slave's could be, "It's a small part shaped like a donut that stabilizes the harmonic frequencies of the engine. Don't you know that if the harmonics are off by as much as .08, the entire engine could explode?"

"Explode?" Dr. Laup says cautiously, "I don't want to explode."

Captain Faolin grins, "Then it's a good thing we got a good mechanic who can get us the right parts. Now, I'm taking it that means you all are in on the job?"

see, Shanti may be illiterate but she doesn't forget things!

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Saturday, June 3, 2006 7:30 PM

"Good, Now we just need to come up with a plan. Her's the setup of the bank guard schediles etc. we need to get in get out and get here without the feds coming anywhere near us. Any ideas"

johnttf

SAMEERTIA

Saturday, June 3, 2006 7:45 PM

Shanti glanced down at the lists and charts. The schematics she understood, but the letters...
She slid it across the table to the others and covered her embarrasment with bravado, "I don't know. What do you all think."

RIVER26

Saturday, June 3, 2006 10:06 PM

com" this is the ship lunarsky13, requesting permission to dock, i am crippled, no fuel, no rations and barely any air, i had a run in with reavers, killed my crew, my name is mononoke and i need help. may i catch a lift?"

DRPAIN

Saturday, June 3, 2006 10:53 PM

Meanwhile in the engine room......

Darren had set the new Harmonic Stabilizer down on the work bench on the left side of the engine room and hooked it up to his trusty Diagnostic Computer. He attached several wires to the various ports on the part and selected one of the various diagnostic programs on his computer. He hummed to himself one of the songs his father had taught him, while the diagnostic program ran it's course.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

RIVER26

Saturday, June 3, 2006 11:19 PM

com" repeat, repeat:in need o' help.
permission to come on board. scan if ya need to, just let me on! i got about, 2 hours of air left. your my last hope!"

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Sunday, June 4, 2006 12:09 AM

"This is the Captain speaking, come on board"

johnttf

RIVER26

Sunday, June 4, 2006 12:20 AM

com" much obliged, yer a lifesaver cap'n, literally!."

* the two ships linked and mononoke walked aboard carrying the remains of her valubles and personal affects. after she walked through the door, the ship detached and the lunarsky13 drifted into space, its final mission never completed.*

* mononoke walked into the cargo hold and the captin was standing there holding a gun.*

* mononoke gasped as she breathed her first real air since her ship broke down.*

mononoke" ... whoa! no need for the gun...er..sir."

faolin" sorry but i gots to be carefull."

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Sunday, June 4, 2006 12:23 AM

"Welcome aboard SHANTI" The captain yelled "Show this girl to her room"

"We're headed for Perephone, you can get off there"

johnttf

RIVER26

Sunday, June 4, 2006 12:33 AM

* mononoke paniked at the thought of being alone on an allied planet.*

mononoke" er..er..is there any empty positions? i learned how to hack computers, in fact pretty much anything, from mr.universe, of course im nowhere neer as good as him but then, who is?
i could change paperwork, remove security cameras, confuse guard patroles.
i could be quite useful to a certain kind of ship!"

* all th way through saying this the girl had a look of pleading on her face.*

SAMEERTIA

Sunday, June 4, 2006 12:55 AM

Shanti sizes up the new girl. The poor thing is scared half to death, pleading for her life. Of course, if she'd run onto Reavers, it's no surprise!

"I'm sure Captain can work something out for you, hon." Shanti soothes, "Mononoke, is it? That's Japanese, right? Pretty name. Come on, we'll get you settled into one of the passenger dorms."

She glances to Captain Faolin, checking that with him and smiles again as he nods. "Then we'll get you something to eat. You must be half-starved!"

RIVER26

Sunday, June 4, 2006 1:03 AM

mononoke: thanks i havent had a good meal fer weeks.

shanti: no problems.

RIVER26

Sunday, June 4, 2006 1:22 AM

john i sent you an e-mail for the diagram, much ablidged.

RIVER26

Sunday, June 4, 2006 2:10 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by 13:
(BTW: Hiya Pain, Ertia. I ran into Bigwolf on another ship...err...thread too. Coincidence? I think not!
-13

funny, coz i'm bigwolfs sister, you must be new first mate. unfortunatly he's banned me from joining in the Heart Of Haven, he says i'm to boring.

SAMEERTIA

Sunday, June 4, 2006 2:22 AM

well, you certainly aren't banned from joining Life Onboard Serenity, if you want! :D

Shanti led the way down the corridor. "Here's your room. Doc's quarters and the Infirmary are just there, and that over there is Darren's. He's our mechanic. There's some spare cushions and blankets in that locker. Maybe we can dig up something a bit nicer on our next stop."

She stands for a moment, hands on her hips. "I'll be in the galley, just up those stairs, when you're ready for something to eat."

RIVER26

Sunday, June 4, 2006 2:44 AM

mononoke" thank you your very kind. is there a cortex link somewhere coz all i have is my handheld. also i think i'll never be more ready to eat, did you say the gally was this way coz i'll make myself if i may?"

thanks, i'll find a way in once you get to canaan.

RIVER26

Sunday, June 4, 2006 2:51 AM

by the way, wolf says you and pain and anyone else from the good old life aboard serenity is welcome to join the heart of haven, its set before firefly so none of the serenity stuff has happend yet.
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=21184

SAMEERTIA

Sunday, June 4, 2006 3:52 AM

"I don't know about cortex link-up." Shanti thinks for a moment, "You might ask Puro. He's our pilot. I'm sure he's got the bridge linked. And yes, Galley is just up there."

She leads the way up the steps, and the smell of baking bread fills her nostrils. She'd been worried that the yeast would set before the power was back to normal, but it seemed to be coming up very well.

RIVER26

Sunday, June 4, 2006 4:02 AM

* mononoke walked upto the bridge and talked to the pilot*

puro" who the ruttin hell are you!"

mononoke" i'm mononoke, i was on the crippled ship. is there a cortex link around here?"

puro" whoa!"

* mononoke looked out the window he saw what puro was looking at, it was her ship. floating through the 'verse like a magestic bulk.*

puro" yeah, cortex, in the shuttle."

mononoke" thanks."

DRPAIN

Sunday, June 4, 2006 4:03 AM

River26 beat me to it.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

DRPAIN

Sunday, June 4, 2006 4:14 AM

Darren walked out of the engine room and headed for the galley. He was tinkering with a spare Fuel Injection Regulator as he walked into the galley. He sat down at the table unaware of Shanti standing near the oven and continued tinkering on the F.I.R.

Shanti turned and saw Darren working on a strange looking part, curious she said to him "What are you working on there Darren if you don't mind my asking?"

Darren still focused on the part said "It's a Fuel Injection Regulator. It measures how much fuel gets fed into the engine. This one here is one of the spares. I'm checkin' all the spare parts ta make sure they're all in workin' order."

"Oh ok then I won't bother you then." Shanti said before returning to the oven.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

13

Sunday, June 4, 2006 4:15 AM

*Banner awakes from a blonde-haired dream, scratching massive muttonchops tiredly.*

Hate falling asleep like that..sign o' weakness..

*To amuse himself, he shifts into a blonde-haired DAYdream, lighting another foul cigar, and leaning against the cool wall.*

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13, First Mate of the 'Heart of Haven'
and Honorary Forsaken

SAMEERTIA

Sunday, June 4, 2006 4:50 AM

'Fuel injection regulator, regulates fuel to the engine' Shanti repeats silently to herself, committing it to memory as she checks the bread.

Coming back to sit at the table, she looks down at the schematics for the bank job. The words are useless to her, but she tilts her head as she studies the diagrams.

"Darren, sir, I'm sorry to bother you, but what does that say there?"

He glances over the part in his hand, "Secure Maintenance Shaft."

Shanti taps her fingers on the schematic, thinking outloud to herself, "And that's a shuttle dock, probably for private couriers.
And this here is the main entrance... and that's the inner vault."

"If a person were to go in the front doors, through the outter vault, to the inner vault, then they could just take the..." She hesitates as she tries to remember what Darren said, "maintenance security shaft to the shuttle dock..."

"Show ya my security shaft anytime ya want." Gail's voice booms from the door and Shanti stands back from the table, her head dropping subserviently.

DRPAIN

Sunday, June 4, 2006 6:14 AM

Darren heard Gail's comment to Shanti. He cocked his head toward the merc and said "Really Gail I thought ya only liked the menfolk?"

Gail gave Darren a stone cold look and said "Ya better watch yer mouth greasemonkey or else."

"Or else what ya inbred sack of meat?" Darren replied, getting up from his chair, right hand hovering over his .45.

Gail growled "Or else I'll toss yer pigu out the airlock before ya can pull out that pistol boy."

Darren unfazed by the merc's threat replies "Really? I'd like to see ya try go-se for brains."

The two men stare each other down as the two women watch in fear.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Sunday, June 4, 2006 6:24 AM

Shanti steps forward. "No, no don't. It's not worth fighting over."

She lays a hand on Darren's arm, soothing it gently from his gun, but her eyes are on Gail. She keeps her voice quiet and servile, "Captain Faolin is in charge of this ship. You want me, you talk to him. He says, I do."

"Shanti, you don't have to hump this piece of..." Darren's voice falls off, as she shakes her head pleadingly.

"Same goes for you, sir." She backs away slowly. "You want me, you talk to the Captain."

She hides her shaking hands behind her apron as she moves back into the kitchen and pulls the bread from the oven, pretending it's the heat of the oven that makes her eyes sting and tear.

CHOO1701

Sunday, June 4, 2006 6:35 AM

Meanwhile, dirt kissing side: Choo1701 seems to have a problem....

*string of chinese curses*

ALWAYS SET YOUR ALARM. Momma send to ALWAYS set your alarm. Stupid whores and their stupid winter sale prices

*sign* better send 'em a wave... and another boat to catch...

Quote:
To Captain Freak

.....

em....it was REAVERS who made me late!! and whores. It was whores as well. Yeah, um... Reaver Whores. nasty things. don't believe them.

Anywho. Sorry about missing the last ride, But found myself another crew. There on Dynton Colony time as well. Pays not as good, but i really need to get off this mudbal-

*gunshot*

ep...Gottago.havelotsoffun. BYE!!!!

END TRANSMISSION

"Remember, always be yourself. Unless you suck."-Joss Whedon

SAMEERTIA

Sunday, June 4, 2006 6:40 AM

huh, could have sworn Choo was with us on Persephone. Dang..how'd that happen?

DRPAIN

Sunday, June 4, 2006 6:41 AM

Captain Faolin walks into the galley and says "What's all the ruckus in here?"

Darren replies still looking at Gail "Nothin' ta worry about Cap'n just a lil' dispute between me and Gail is all. We came ta a peaceful conclussion now haven't we Gail?"

Gail stands down, knowing the Captain would just as soon throw him out the airlock and growls "Yeah we have. We're all good friends now."

Faolin says, not really believing them "Well good can't have my mechanic or my gun for hire going at each other now can we?"

Darren and Gail both say "No sir."

Darren cracks a smile and says "I'll be in the engine room if'n anyone needs me. I'd appreciate it if one of ya ladies would bring me some food when it's ready."

Darren nods to the Captain, Mononoke, and Shanti. He backs out of the galley, turns, and head back to the engine room.

He wipes the sweat off his brow and says to himself "Now that's what I call a close shave."

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

JOHNTHETHEATREFREAK

Sunday, June 4, 2006 1:19 PM

"Shanti I give you express command to shoot any one of my gorram crew who direspects you or your past." The Captain smiled at Shanti. He thought to himself about how he finally made friends out of his pilot and his cook. Made him feel alittle better about losing his first mate...

"Shanti would you like to be the new first mate"
he asked "I saw you coming up with that plan earlier and I trust you"

The look on the faces of Gail, Shanti, adn Monoke showed shock

"Well..."

johnttf

SAMEERTIA

Sunday, June 4, 2006 5:04 PM

"Captain...I..." Shanti paused. She's never been in charge of anything more vital than seducing a foreign minister. She knows how to take orders, not give them.

But she also doesn't want to disappoint. The Captain had been nothing but nice to her so far, but that didn't mean it would stay that way. "I don't know much about giving orders, sir."

Shanti saw his face start to fall in disappointment, and squared her shoulders, "Can I still do the cooking?"

He laughed at her, "Yeah. Seein' as how I can't cook for beans."

"Then I'll give it a shot, sir. If you're sure?" She glances at Gail, who has a sour look on his face.

"I'm sure." Hs voice was reassuring, and Shanti managed to smile at him. "You just get dinner on the table and we can talk over your plan."

CHOO1701

Sunday, June 4, 2006 6:42 PM

You know whats more anoying than Reaver Whores...Cans who think they can draw

From John's description of your lovely ship near the top, i thought i'd have a go at TRYING to draw it. Here's what i got

Looking forward from the aft:

Explenation: from the idea of the engine room being under the cockpit, i thought the engines would be at the front as well...then with the front filled, the Cargo Bay would be at the back.

...so...er...what do you think?

"Remember, always be yourself. Unless you suck."-Joss Whedon

RIVER26

Sunday, June 4, 2006 6:50 PM

mononoke:shanti, were you ever a companion?

*mononoke silently hoped that shati would be decent enough to shoot someone who had just encountered reavers!

SAMEERTIA

Sunday, June 4, 2006 6:51 PM

What do I think? I think you aughta quit playing with the Reaver Whores and figure a way to get back onboard 'afore the Love Slave makes a total hash of the chain of command!

Oh, yah! And I think the ship looks good! Where's our Captain?

CHOO1701

Sunday, June 4, 2006 6:59 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by SameErtia:
What do I think? I think you aughta quit playing with the Reaver Whores and figure a way to get back onboard 'afore the Love Slave makes a total hash of the chain of command!

Oh, yah! And I think the ship looks good! Where's our Captain?

Naw, i'll pop in time from time....perhaps post more irrelevant things. I got a LOT of crud to sort out in reality and am kind of swamped . But i'll be around.

And a love slave as a second in command? Sounds intersting.

Happy flying and God speed

"Remember, always be yourself. Unless you suck."-Joss Whedon

-yeah THANKS Joss

RIVER26

Sunday, June 4, 2006 7:01 PM

mononoke:

Select to view spoiler:

cap'n

i been noticin that u been callin me monoke but its said
mo-no-no-key.

SAMEERTIA

Sunday, June 4, 2006 7:08 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by river26:
mononoke:shanti, were you ever a companion?

*mononoke silently hoped that shati would be decent enough to shoot someone who had just encountered reavers!

Companion? The word makes Shanti nearly choke. Companions had choice, free-will, education, safety! Shanti had known none of these things. She puts the lid over the steaming rice, and turns to Mononoke slowly.

At the other woman's words, Gail had snickered, but hadn't said anything and Shanti tried to ignore him. Shanti spoke quietly. "You worked for Mr Universe, right?"

When Mononoke nodded, Shanti turned sideways, rolling up her sleeve. "Then you know should know what this is."

The brand is tattooed on her upper arm, the black mark of her shame, her pain - the mark of a ranked and paid for slave.

Now Mononoke frowns in recognition, exclaiming, "You're one of the Chyeh! That's...I thought that was illegal!"

"In civilized places, maybe. Not out here." Shanti sighs, pushing down her sleeve again. "I escaped. Still, it's all I really know."

RIVER26

Sunday, June 4, 2006 7:49 PM

Moononoke" wow, sorry, i didn't know."

* she wa;ked out severly embarresed.*

SAMEERTIA

Sunday, June 4, 2006 8:28 PM

Shanti watched Mononoke go, tears burning her eyes once more. How could she live up the Captain's expectations of her as a first mate?

Mononoke was clearly disgusted by her, now that she knew she was a slave. Why else would she have turned away so quickly?

As quickly as she could, Shanti finished making dinner, filling two plates and setting them aside before hitting the com button; "Dinner's on the table. Puro,sir? Darren, sir? I'll bring your plates directly."

Quickly she put a fresh bottle of wine and the teapot on the table before scooping up the two filled plates and delivering one to the bridge before making her way down to the engine room.

She can hear Darren singing something to himself as she approaches, an old tune that comforts her somewhat as she knocks tentatively on the doorframe. "Brought your dinner, sir."

DRPAIN

Sunday, June 4, 2006 8:35 PM

SameErtia beat me to it.

SAMEERTIA

Sunday, June 4, 2006 8:46 PM

sorry! You can beat me next time...

DRPAIN

Sunday, June 4, 2006 8:53 PM

It's okay Sam I forgive you.

Darren puts down the magazine he was reading and said "Come in Shanti."

Shanti opened the door and walked in she said as she saw the magazine laying on the work bench "Should I put your plate on that work bench there Darren sir?"

Darren smiled and said "Please. Thank ya for bringin' my dinner ta me."

Shanti smiled as she put the plate of food down on the bench. She gave a quizical look at the magazine cover wondering what it said.

"It's called Mechanics Monthly." Darren said as he saw her look at it. "Oh and ya don't have ta call me sir. Darren is just fine."

Shanti nodded as she turned to walk out of the room. She turned around, smiled at Darren and said "You're welcome for food Darren."

At that Shanti headed back to the galley more happy now than she was a few minutes ago.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Sunday, June 4, 2006 10:30 PM

She paused at the Infirmary door, "Doctor, Sir? Are you coming to dinner? Or should I bring you a plate?"

"No need to wait on me. I'll be up in a minute." Doctor Laup looks like death warmed over. He pushed to his feet and splashed cold water over his face.

Back in the Galley, Shanti fills her own plate without waiting for the others, and studies the schematics a little further, the plan beginning to cement in her mind.

DRPAIN

Sunday, June 4, 2006 11:34 PM

Darren's mouth watered at the food on his plate. Shanti was a damn fine cook. Darren dug into the plate of food and was at a loss at how to explain how good it was, so he just kept eatting.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

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