Serenity had spent three days in space going from Persephone to Orlican to transport goods that a client of Badger was shipping. So far, there journy had been a slow and langerous one but for some reason, on that particular day, Mal felt uneasy. River wasn't helping his mood much. She had been walking silently threw the ship, just like a blue ghost, coming into rooms when you least expected her, making a soul a might' twitchy. At that particular moment all Mal wanted was a quiet cup of Saki and some small time to think. He was just about to sit down in the dinning area when river walked in and said

« Be careful, your mother doesn't like it when you drink. »

Mal jumped a little in his chair, spilling some of his beverage on his trousers.

« Why is it that you seem to have a driving need to scare the crap out of people and make then spill there drinks? »

said Mal trying to clean the Saki of his pants.

« Worlds can't harm, only actions can. »

« Thanks for that lil' tidbit. » grumbled Mal.

River calmly and walked out of the dinning area. Mal muttered to himself and stood to get another cup of Saki when the doctor and Kaylee walked in. Kaylee took one look at the captains wet pants and started to laugh.

«Taint' funny, Kaylee. »

Kaylee tried to calm her expretion.

« Your right captain taint' funny, you're perdy tight pants got all wet you poor thing. Go change, I might be able to clean the stain out. How did they get all covered in.... what is that anyways, is it Saki? »

The captain looked a little sheepish.

« Yes it is, I was just bout' to settle down for a nice quiet drink when lil' River comes in and startles the hell out of me. »

Mal turned to the doctor.

« Is it impossible for you to keep a eye on her, Doc? She's every where! »

« I know, captain » said Simon « I'll try and keep a closer eye on her, it's just she seems to be doing so well, and she loves walking around the ship and seeing what everyone is doing. »

« I have no problem with her walking and seei