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Part 6

Laji- garbage.

loatou-old geezer

Zoe and Mal stood alone on the ship's bridge discussing Methos's story. "So what do you think Zoe? Beyond the ill-advisedness of ever taking on passengers."

Zoe leaned against the lockers as she looked out into the Black. "We obviously can't go to Dyton, sir. If those Watchers are really determined, they or someone will be waiting there."

"Assuming they don't just ambush us along the way."

"Saying that, I still think it's a bad idea to let him stay on the ship any longer than necessary. Beyond the trouble he brings, well, quite frankly sir, his influence on River scares the hell outta me."

Mal grabbed one of the ceiling straps as he leaned over the console to get a closer look at the black. "You and me both Zoe. I definitely plan on keeping those two as far apart as is physically possible on this ship. Hell, might just tie him outside an airlock."

Zoe smiled at the image. "Can't say that wouldn't make me feel better, sir."

"I looked at the maps. The planets of Gibson, Trysdale, and Kang are all about the same amount of burn time as Dyton. Our friend might not care too much for all of their climates, but he can complain as Jayne and I throw him out on the ground."

"Trysdale is the furthest away from Dyton, so we might miss anyone looking for us en route," Zoe offered. "Don't know that it would be a good idea for them to link Serenity too closely with him though if we're going to help him get rid of his stuff."

Mal nodded. "I got a plan to deal with that, don't worry. Tell Wash to change the course and make a hard burn for a couple of hours afterward. I'll go inform our guest as to the change in plans."

Zoe gave Mal a questioning look. "And this plan is so fool proof I don't need to hear it?"

Mal smiled