Runaway Part 3
Monday, August 7, 2006
Some of the crew have different reactions to the Tam's cousin being on board. S/K, M/I.
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A/N: So here is the next installment to the Runaway series. I am going to try and post Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. My scheduele is very hectic with moving and school starting up in only a few weeks, as well as working six days a week, but I am doing my best to keep up the writing pace ( I have tomorrow's pretty much finished up and am working on Wed.s now!).I love the reactions to Charlotte, she's a fun character to like and to hate!
Thanks to Leiasky for the beta!
Links: http://www.fireflyfans.net/bluesun.aspx?bid=12181>Runaway:Part 2, http://www.fireflyfans.net/bluesun.aspx?bid=12148>Runaway:Part 1, http://www.fireflyfans.net/bluesun.aspx?bid=12109>Runaway: Teaser
Disclaimer: Not mine, just writing for fun.
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Mal scowled as he looked out into the Black before him. His brain was swimming with exasperation, not knowing just exactly how he had gone to this particular planet with a shipment and payment guaranteed, then ended up leaving with a pampered princess on the run. His nerves were nettled to the raw edges and his distraction was so great that he hadn’t even noticed Inara emerge from the cockpit’s entrance. He jumped when she snaked her arm around his waist and rested her head against his shoulder, knocking her chin off as his back stiffened. He turned quickly to grasp at her hand as she backed away. This embrace was a usually welcomed form of greeting but it had unnerved him some.
Clasping her fingers, he sheepishly grinned at the awkward moment.
“Sorry, ‘Nara.”
She took in his rigid stance, the broad shoulders racked with tension, “It’s fine, Mal.”
She gently ran a finger along the side of his cheek, her eyes lingering on the scar by the edge of his ear before nestling herself against his chest, “It’s been an eventful day.”
Mal ran a hand along Inara’s soft curls, trailing down to her back. Pressing her more firmly against him, he let out a ragged sigh, “Yep.”
Inara hugged him tighter, loving the way his arms engulfed her body, dr
And Inara as Serenity's accountant. . . bwahaha. That exchange ith Mal was great.
I always thought she would make a really good accountant.
>He's just being...hospitable. ;)<
Jayne's hospitality is not something that Charlotte would be accepting of...but who knows where she will end up...oh right, I do!
That said, I love watching the dynamic of Simon trying to temper her rudeness with the rest of the crew. Just wait until she insults Kaylee - then what is our amazingly swai, but insanely boob-ish doctor going to do?
Posting once a day sounds like a shiny plan!
You can't take the sky from me
Um - I'd say a lot.
I was skeptical at first because I usually hate OC, especially one that ends up being the long-lost lover or family member of a member of the crew... BUT. That said. I adore Charlotte. She's like the perfect cross between Inara and Simon when they were first on the ship. Snotty, high-society.... and yet. How can you not feel sorry for her? Plus, she has very genuine affection for Simon and River.
And also, that little moment between Mal and Inara on the bridge made me most happy. Thank you.
She did keep them from getting nabbed by security and she did show them a way out of the hotel...
> Charlotee was way too hard on Jayne<
The kind of girl Charlotte is, she would never have much to do with the likes of Jayne, and his proposition would be completely absurd to her, plus Jayne's timing is not very good. I mean she just ran away from her life, she may not be in the "mood".:)
> I adore Charlotte<
Thanks, Goldy! I do too! She is fun to write and yes she does have a genuine affection for her family, even though she abandoned them, they haven't abandoned her, there may be hope for her yet...but I wouldn't hold my breath!:)
>I am fairly certain I am a member of the "I Hate Charlotte" fan club ... <
LOL! I love that I may have created a club of haters of Charlotte! I love her but she is a bit of a paradox and definitely a product of her upbringing!
Thanks to all those who have read this and commented!
~Sounds to me like Charlotte might swing both ways, which would certainly make Mal more'n a little upset
Charlotte's laughter at Jayne's proposition was incredible funny. I like her as a character, and I am glad you have written this story that includes her.
More, please?
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