Even Roses Have Thorns, Chapter Thirty
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Mal makes his decision with regard to his prisoner. Inara makes breakfast, Zoe has an announcement, and Jayne is delighted. Fluffy. PG.
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Chapter Thirty: Caelum non animum mutant qui trans mare currunt (They change the sky, not their soul, who run across the sea.) Part IV
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, , , , , , , , , , *** *** *** As Zoë passed the infirmary on her way the galley she saw River trying to adjust Simon’s bed to a sitting position – not easy with him in it. Zoë smiled at the pair from the doorway. “’Morning. River honey, let me give you a hand with that.” Together they managed to put the chair into a mostly upright position. It pleased Zoë to see that he wanted to sit up, look around; she felt that it was a sign of progress – at least he was up to feeling boredom. “Zoë,” said River, pointing to Simon. “How are you feeling? How is the baby doing? Have you been to see Dr. Wren yet?” Zoë raised an eyebrow at the pair and turned to River for an explanation. River just shook her head and pointed to her brother again, who waved his broken hand at her. “I see that you’ve mastered snark in panto as well. Captain’s gonna love that, Simon.” Zoë almost couldn’t believe it when Simon stuck his tongue out at her. Humour tinged her voice. “Gorram Simon, so your sister’s not the only Tam brat then?
Thank you to all who have read and commented. Those of you who notice these things will have seen that I have changed my policy on comments. I would ask that if you can't be positive, at least please be polite. In general, I perfer to recieve critiques by PM.
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Simon seems to be handling things well so far - no major signs of depression. Is this going to change?
a) she's not on the crew - she's a prisoner (albiet with parole)
b) I thought Mal already had :)
>Simon seems to be handling things well so far - no major signs of depression. Is this going to change?
I intend for Simon's mood to flucuate with the fortunes "of war" - as he makes progress - or doesn't.
Anyway, this is meant to be seen as progress - previously he's been suicidal enough for his sister to offer to euthanise him.
BEB
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