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Scene 1:

(Bazaar in full swing. River walking alone, taking in the sights. Arms wrap around her from behind and a male voice says:)

KIM: “Hey pretty lady. AAAHHhh!” (as River knocks her assailant to his knees with a reverse head butt and arm lock) Ow. By dose. Ribber, it’s be!

RIVER: Kim?! Oops. Sorry. You really should not approach from behind someone.

KIM: I’ll rebeber dat.

RIVER: Let’s find Simon, maybe he can stop the bleeding..and lend you a shirt.

KIM: Good idea, thadks.

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Scene2:

(Serenity. Cargo hold.)

ZOE: That’s it, package delivered. The job’s done.

SIMON: Not.. quite. ‘

ZOE: Excuse me?

SIMON: Jazmine’s requested a little side jaunt.

ZOE: Side jaunt.

SIMON: Possibly a sojourn.

ZOE: Riight. Where and why?

SIMON: Can you keep a secret? (finds himself on the receiving end of a look) Sorry. Follow me. There’s something I need to show you.

ZOE: This had better be good.

SIMON: I think you’ll approve.

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Scene 3:

Joyously Fashioned

(Jazmine looking at vidchip Inara slipped her on Soonal.)

JAZ: Did you know I was coming or were you just hoping? (Pops in vid. We see Inara looking bleary eyed.)

INARA: Mei mei, please accept my heartfelt condolences. It is a terrible shock. Your loss must be unbearable. Please do nothing rash. He was a good man and dear to his friends. I fear I will not be able to properly express my support to his crew. Please convey to them that you are all in my thoughts during your time of sorrow. I will attempt to pass this message through friends, but if I fail it is my hope that you will receive it.

I fear for your safety. It appears my travels have come under scrutiny. For what I could not say. I would hate for those shadows to fall upon any innocent bystanders. I will therefore cease contact. Please be assured of my continued warm regards and affection, but it is best if we do not continue our correspon