Into the Blue Chapter 9

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This fic takes place just over two years after Serenity (BDM) and has the established couples of Simon/Kaylee, Mal/Inara, Zoë/OC and Jayne/River.

A/N: Sorry it took so long to get this chapter done. My muse took a couple of days off.

Thanks again Chris for the beta…

Into the Blue

Chapter Nine – Swords and potato skins

“I assure you Captain, I had no idea this Patience woman was involved with your delivery. I have heard of her of course but if I had any inkling of what was about to transpire I would never have sent you to Whitefall,” Sir Warrick Harrow said over the cortex.

“I know Sir, I just thought I'd inform ya as to what happened,” Mal replied. Sir Warrick had always been straight with Mal over the last few years, not to mention a good employer.

“Was anyone injured?” Sir Warrick inquired.

“Zoë was shot. Near lost her, she's doing better now, she should be up and around in a couple of days. Also lost our Hover Mule... damaged beyond repair.”

“I'm glad Ms. Washburn will be all right. I will of course pay the balance of the delivery fee as well as enough to replace your vehicle.”

“I appreciate that,” Mal said, “But I'm not sure when we're gonna be near Persephone.”

“Thats quite all right Captain, I can have the funds transferred to an account of your choosing whenever you wish.”

“Thank you Sir Warrick, Uh, what would you like for us to do with your cargo?”

“It has already been bought and paid for Captain. I imagine you can find someone who might make use of it?”

“Of course Sir,” Mal replied.

“That will be satisfactory Then, I trust we can still do business in the future?”

“I would like that Sir,” Mal replied.

Sir Warrick nodded once and cut the connection.

Mal leaned back in the pilots seat and rubbed his face. At least I can still sell the cargo somewhere. He thought. Mal's pondering was interrupted by the sounds of someone climbing th