Writer's notes-

And that's all for a while, folks. Gotta get back to working for a living, and as of 1800 this evening I'm off for L.A.

Should be back in a bit of a while, and might even get a little writing done while I'm out. For those who are more interested in my GoS storyline, rejoice in the news that the illustrious Defender82 has graciously consented to collaberate with me on a mini-story arc featuring the protagonists from the other side of the Valley.

With her help, it might even be readable. Have a good one, ya'll.

Serenity Inc., Part 4

Defender sits in the back of her SUV, court transcripts spread across the seat and the windows opened just enough to get some airflow. She grumbles as she takes notes and stops to mop her brow with a handkerchief. Faintly audible from the trailer, the crew is singing.

Crew, singing

"The hammer clicks in place, the world's gonna paaaaaaaaaaaaaay. Right down in the face of God and all his saints, claim your soul's not for saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaale."

Wulfhawk approaches the door with a tray of food and taps on it gently.

Defender

"Ging jin."

When he looks at her, puzzled, she repeats herself in English.

"Come in.

Wulfhawk enters the SUV. She is facing mostly away from him, but she sees it's him. She continues to take notes.

Wulfhawk

"If I'm intruding..."

Defender

"Not at all. I expected you."

She puts her notebook up, in no great hurry, as she turns to him.

Wulfhawk

"Couldn't really say the same."

Defender

"So. Would you like to lecture me the wickedness of my ways?"

Wulfhawk

"I brought you some supper, but if you'd prefer a lecture, I've a few very catchy ones prepped. Tort reform and hellfire... one has lepers."

Defender

"I think I'll pass."

(taking the tray of food)

"I thank you for this."

Wulfhawk

"The... ah... 'Captain' said you might like it. I was surprised at his concern."

Defender

"For a lowly lawyer?"

Wulfhawk

"It was unjust of him to say that."

Defender

"Believe me, I've called him wo