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The Prisoner: Day 7/10

Thursday, September 7, 2006

Simon talks a little more with his cell-mate and River is anxious to get the information they need to rescue her brother.

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There have been clues to the Prisoner's identity in the last four 'days'. Any guesses? A few people have gotten it right, but I'm not going to tell you who.

The first five 'days' can be found here:

http://www.fireflyfans.net/bluesun.aspx?bid=12740>Day 1.

http://www.fireflyfans.net/bluesun.aspx?bid=12741>Day 2.

http://www.fireflyfans.net/bluesun.aspx?bid=12753>Day 3.

http://www.fireflyfans.net/bluesun.aspx?bid=12783>Day 4.

http://www.fireflyfans.net/bluesun.aspx?bid=12799>Day 5.

http://www.fireflyfans.net/bluesun.aspx?bid=12812>Day 6.

Thanks to Tamsibling for the beta.

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The Prisoner

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Day 7

Simon’s eyes crossed as he tried to sit up, but the fire that rushed through his veins as he made the attempt forced him to reconsider the motion. He groaned, whispering his sister’s name, as he rested his forehead against the cold stone floor.

“Still no questioning?”

Simon shook his head, trying to clear the foggy haze that had taken up permanent residence. “I don’t understand it.”

“When they break your body, your mind will quickly follow.”

Simon shifted position so that he could at least look in his cell-mate’s direction without craning his already bruised neck. “Remind me to ask you how you know this when I have regained the mental capacity to fully understand the explanation.”

The man’s lips thinned into a small smile that Simon could not see. “It is unusual that they seem to want to continue with the question-less interrogations.”

“It can’t be too amusing to see my head bounce off the stone floor day after day.” Simon said dryly, groaning as he tried yet again to sit up.

A deep chuckle was the only response for a moment. “They haven’t broken you, yet. You’ve still got a sense of humor.”

Simon groaned in response and closed his eyes, taking deep breaths to try and will away the pain. The gashes in his back and chest felt infected, and that would turn very dangerous i

Comments
Thursday, 07 September 2006 17:07
“Remind me to ask you how you know this when I have regained the mental capacity to fully understand the explanation.”
~Poor Simon, beaten and bruised. His mental defences are going to be crushed for sure.

“It can’t be too amusing to see my head bounce off the stone floor day after day.” Simon said dryly, groaning as he tried yet again to sit up.
A deep chuckle was the only response for a moment. “They haven’t broken you, yet. You’ve still got a sense of humor.”
~Yay for this exchange, very funny.

There wasn’t anyone on the crew who would let Kaylee accompany them on this mission
~Yet somehow I figure she is going to

You know how fast I read, so this was like a little teaser for me (well, all of them have been, once I caught up). Here's to doing whatever it will take to get more of this wonderful story out of you.
Thursday, 07 September 2006 17:42
This series has me checking back every day, you're doing a really good job at building suspense and keeping my interest.

I stick with my original guess of the Operative, though I might be wrong given that he doesn't know who River is...
Thursday, 07 September 2006 18:09
Took a break from work to check and see if you'd continued. What a pleasent treat. I'm still a little befuddled, and racking my brain, and the lines of our mystery mand aren't doing me much help right now.

“When they break your body, your mind will quickly follow.”...I do have a couple of ideas, but I'm gonna hold out for a bit longer.

“Who is she?” Kinda rules out the Operative and Jubal(my very first guess) I could be wrong, but you'll have to explain it to me if I am.

*waits patiently for Day 8
Thursday, 07 September 2006 18:40
I dunno, the "Who is she" question might just be to get Simon started talking...

Only three more days - given how short these are, that's not a lot of words to explain whassup! I can't wait to see!
Thursday, 07 September 2006 20:01
>Only three more days - given how short these are, that's not a lot of words to explain whassup!

And an Epilogue . . . :)

Thanks for the comments. Glad you're still liking the story.
Thursday, 07 September 2006 20:15
"He groaned, whispering his sister’s name, as he rested his forehead against the cold stone floor."

why river's name and not kaylee's? just happenstance?

I think the prisoner is the guy from 1984. yup, definitely a wormhole situation. ;)
Friday, 08 September 2006 01:37
Keep strong Simon
The crew are comming
Friday, 08 September 2006 06:01
I'm having a hard time waiting for the answer...but a great fic anyways! Thanks!
Friday, 08 September 2006 14:26
MORE!!
Saturday, 09 September 2006 02:00
Amazingly good Simon: “It can’t be too amusing to see my head bounce off the stone floor day after day.” Simon said dryly, groaning as he tried yet again to sit up."

And Mal: "“There’s a lot of go se in this ‘verse that ain’t fair, lil’ Kaylee. This is just one in a long ass string of them.” Mal continued his journey across the catwalk above, glancing briefly down at River as he moved." Honey? This is pure vintage Mal, seldom have I seen better. Even the bit about him walking along. Nicely done.

River's last couple of words? Perfect. And the starkness of her "alive or dead" thoughts. Made me shiver.
Sunday, 10 September 2006 00:34
Hmm...that last comment does wonders for the puzzle you've set out for us, Leiasky. Definitely rules out the Operative and Early (unless it's a ploy), probably elminates a twice revived Dobson (cuz "Those Left Behind" opened the magic comic book door for repeat resurrections;D), and leave a big ole question mark for any other possible choices;)

Really hanging on with both hands to see where you take this, Leiasky:D

BEB

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