River let her mind wander the minds of the ships crew as they glided through the stars. The captain was awake and pacing in his bunk, confused about this entire situation. Zoe sat in conversation with Inara, both their thoughts were on the captain. Kaylee was working on the engine, a clear picture of Simon grasped firmly in her mind as she twisted and cajoled pieces into place. Jayne was counting reps. Other than that she heard only thoughts of money and 'If this was my gorram ship' this, and 'if this was my gorram ship' that. She giggled at his inacurracies. Jayne had always amused her. She ventured into the infirmary to her now two of her three favorite minds to explore. Simon was wrapped up in going over Bo's vitals. They had peaked an hour before and had not lowered, though he showed no outward signs of trouble other than the now stitched bullet wound. Simon was immensly puzzled. She brushed Bo's mind to ensure the cold was gone from around it. Indeed it was, so she ventured inside.

It was like entering a forest. So many thoughts and feelings spaced so close together, all tied beneath her by some logic she couldn't find. A fog of anestesia covered all coherency, but River enjoyed it none the less. Bo was dreaming, though of what was vague. She thought she heard voices and young men shouting. Then she saw a boar run into the forest before her. Two young men chased after it. One was most definitely Mal, while the other could have only been Bo. Both were after the pig with fire arm in hand. Bo carried a rifle much like Zoe's current weapon, only with a full butt and barrel. Mal carried a pistol. It was different than the one he had now but it identified him none the less. The boar rounded a corner and came to a wall formed by a small cliff. It gave out a frightened squeal. Bo came to it first. He raised his rifle and took sight. The small boar gave another pitiful squeal and Bo lowered the rifle for a moment. Just as he did a sow attacked his side and knocked him to the forest floor. A shot rang out and the ol