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Smooth Sailing

Scene 1

(Jazmine’s cabin)

JAZ: You know how I told you I was a lawyer’s widow?

MAL: You lied? He was really a dog groomer? Zao gao! I’m so disillusioned.

JAZ: Yes, he had such a flair with Pekingese.

Seriously, I have some obligations to fulfill if I want to continue collecting the money I get from the firm.

MAL: So you need a ride?

JAZ: Basically. It would take you in pretty close to the Core compared to your usual haunts.

MAL: That could get a mite uncomfortable.

JAZ: I know. That’s why I was about to suggest that I could pick up another ride in and out, then meet up with Serenity somewhere a little less crowded.

MAL: Embarrassed to be seen with her, or are you getting tired of us already?

JAZ: Well she always has spinach in her teeth, and I just think I need some space.

Really Mal, it’s no problem. I just don’t want to put everyone to trouble and have them run the risk of getting pinched is all. You’re not getting rid of me that easily.

MAL: How will we know for sure? (kisses her)

JAZ: I’ll leave my garlic here.

MAL: Shan sheng de gao wan. You really are coming back!

JAZ: I’d never desert my allium. You’re pretty OK too.

MAL: I’ll see what the crew thinks. Maybe they’ll have some ideas about biding our time while we wait for you.

Scene 2

(chow)

MAL: So, any thoughts?

KAYLEE: It’d be nice to get closer in for a little bit. See some sights, maybe pick up some passengers.

ZOE: Might be able to find some work. A quick day trip or two?

JAYNE: Getting close in’s a mite worrisome, staying out here’s a mite boring.

SIMON: We can just stay on the ship . .

RIVER: Qui ni de!

SIMON: . . or take in some cultural enlightenment and find River a new dress.

JAZ: I don’t want you all putting yourselves at risk over this. It’s really no bother for me to

MAL: It’s settled, we’re your ride.

JAZ: I warn you, if you come with me I’m liable to take you out o