The group didn’t have to walk long.

Virgil stopped in an alley at a sky blue van that said ‘Elite Launder: For All You Commercial Laundering Needs’ on the side. Leaning against the driver’s door, the window rolled down, “Stephano,” He greeted in a friendly manner.

“Captain East, pleasure to see ya sir.” The man he called Stephano smiled, looking across to Mal who stood next to Virgil.

Mal gave a face that clearly meant he had not a damn clue as to why they were stopping and talking to a laundry van driver

East clasped a hand on Mal’s shoulder. “This is Captain Reynolds, the one I’m in this joint business venture with.”

“Pleasure to meet you Captain.”

“Likewise… I think” Mal nodded his head suspiciously as the two went back to business.

“Thanks for the help, I really appreciate this.”

“No problem Captain.”

Virgil turned and headed to the back of the van, opening it so the crew could pile in. “Double time. Less people see us get in the better.”

“So this is the transportation?” Mal asked as he climbed in with the rest. “This is why we couldn’t use my other shuttle?”

“Yeah, this sucks.” Jayne grumbled. “Smells like a month old hamper.”

“Are you sure that’s not your everyday scent?” Simon retorted.

Pike and Roxy snickered.

Genevieve gave a silent simper, shaking her head.

“You know you ain’t that good with a gun pretty boy.” Jayne sneered.

“I vowed to protect him, and I am.” Pike said, whether he was joking or serious, it wasn’t entirely clear. Simon however, was liking his new friend more and more.

“Badger sees another shuttle like Inara’s he’ll get suspicious.” Virgil responded. “We don’t want to give him pieces ta put together.”

“Oh, so all of the talk you did over your great score for a vehicle was over a laundry van?” Mal scoffed as he helped Virgil close the doors, the van revving to life. “I must say, I’m a little underwhelmed with all of the luxury of this ride.”

“Well I runna moon that supplies down time for marauders, Mal.” He explained with a grunt