Okay, gang, I get the picture about Kaylee already. :P You will notice, however, that I didn't include any internalisation by her on the subject? Let's see if this post sets your minds at ease some, along with responses. ;)

PhyreLight, and yet you just keep on with your little blue pen no matter how cruddy the post is. ;) For which, as always, I am ever grateful.

Angellemarcs, I thought it was high time for Kaylee to get out and have some fun with the gang that didn't involve firearms. Leastways, not at first. I'm still workin' that part through. ;)

AMDOBELL, I see that you've commented on pretty much every chapter so far....sorry to note that some things rubbed you the wrong way in the earlier chapters, but we are, I assure you, in agreement on the Kaylee thing. Just keep readin' and all will soon come clear.

Jane0904, hee hee - nice analogy about Kaylee! It's also part of the set-up for some events further on in the series that I've already worked out well in advance, so I shall try not to disappoint.

Katesfriend, THANK YOU!!!!! Now I'm goin' bibbledy all over again from CSTS!!!!! :DDDD So you think River and the detailing were well done in this part? Phew. I'm very, very gratified to hear it. ;)

yinyang, welcome back! And thanksamuch. Believe it or not, I find Wash rather tricksy to write (along with Simon and Inara which is why we haven't seen much of them thus far). Thanks for the note. Four out of five doctors agree that feedback is quintessential to the heart and soul (hint hint nudge nudge).

With that, we have a train to catch....oh, and keep an eye out for an in-joke in this first scene!

http://www.fireflyfans.net/bluesun.aspx?bid=20564>Part 10

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