Bad in the Latin

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based on the world of Firefly by Joss Whedon

Cat was back, the real one or at least as real as one could get when you are the product of some twisted government. The monster had not gone quietly though, her ribs on fire, and it was definitely not going to stay down long. She had to find out what could control it and fast, besides the info she had promised to River.

Cat had sent Simon and Inara back to the ship, figuring all could be explained later when they weren't playing Russian roulette with hell's gun. The doctor might also be needed and it was easier than telling him, he was in the way.

'Ski had wanted to send Mal, too, but after the comment about them being married and all, her captain had basically told 'Ski in no uncertain terms that he would be escort and Mal would play wing man. She could see bad blood between them, but eventually, it would iron itself out. Cat could care who accompanied her, just as long as the trip was quick. This place was beginning to wear on her nerves.

Slowly, they made their way into the deepest part of the Academy, the heart. It was the floor above the main building and only if you had been raised in this facility, would you have even known it to be there. Secrets seem to abound in a place meant to keep them.

"So when were you going to tell me?" Mal spoke after ten minutes of walking and hours, it felt, of silence."When you left again..."

"That's not fair. I didn't exactly have time. You and your crew were captured and 'Ski owed me a favor." She shook her head. "Didn't think you'd ever have the pleasure of meeting him."

"Keep him in your pocket, case things with us didn't pan out." Mal raised his voice a bit, not that she blamed him as they reached the top of the stairs.

"He's my partner. In case, you haven't noticed my trust in him is unwavering. He doesn't let his emotions cloud his judgment and with me, that's important."

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