This is a sequel to http://www.fireflyfans.net/bluesun.aspx?bid=14813>; Instruction. Read it first.

Thanks to Kaynara and Tamsibling for the beta.

Yes, yes, I know, I should be posting more of http://www.fireflyfans.net/bluesun.aspx?bid=14977>; On The Edge but its with a beta at the moment so you'll just have to settle for the below . . :)

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Victory

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Mal strode purposefully down the long hallway, a victorious smile on his face, as he remembered his evening. He narrowly avoided Kaylee, two cups of hot something in her hands, as she no doubt made her way back to Simon’s bunk.

Her cheery smile was a clear indication that the boy had satisfied her well enough, despite his earlier ineptitude, but he shook his head quickly to dislodge those rather disgusting images. In the process, he missed the raised eyebrow and curious stare leveled at his back as he continued to walk.

He had better things to think on and paid his mechanic no mind as the memories of the evening replayed in graphic, intimate detail.

She lay with her cheek pressed against his solid chest breathing heavily. Dark ringlets of hair, matted and damp filled his vision, and he knew that he would welcome death at this moment if it came for him.

“Don’t think this is over, Malcolm Reynolds.” Inara lifted her head, her eyes dancing with amusement and a little bit of annoyance.

He shook his head, unable to quickly follow her sudden attitude change. To his knowledge, he’d done nothing but show her just how much experience he had in removing undergarments and any other clothing in his way. “Wha–?”

She pushed herself up, but not away. A movement that was not lost on Mal. “You did not win our argument.”

Mal raised an amused eyebrow and glanced down at himself, lying naked in her very plush bed, and her, equally as undressed, sprawled atop him. “Might be wantin’ to reconsider that assessment, ‘Nara seein’ as you’re lyin’ here as nake