TITLE: "REPERCUSSIONS"

AUTHOR: Alison M. DOBELL

FANDOM: "FIREFLY"

PAIRING: Zoe/Wash. Kaylee/Simon. Mal/Inara.

RATING: R. For violence/adult situation.

STATUS: Sequel to "COME WHAT MAY".

ARCHIVE: Yes. Just let me know where.

FEEDBACK: Welcomed.

EMAIL: AlisonMDobell@aol.com

WEBSITE: None. All Firefly stories archived at Fireflyfans.net

SUMMARY: "Inara and the Captain finally get to talk. Mistress

Barbette reveals her plan and Paul glimpses Hell."

The usual disclaimers apply. The characters and 'Firefly'

are the property and gift of Joss Whedon and Mutant Enemy.

No infringement of copyright is intended.

"REPERCUSSIONS"

"Firefly" story

Written by Alison M. DOBELL

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"*Baogao*!"

Captain Afram whet his lips. The sallow faced man staring back at him showed no sign of emotion. "We located the one who calls himself 'Badger'."

When the Captain did not continue, Mr Morgan frowned. Even though he was only communicating via a Cortex screen it made the young officer uncomfortable. Nervous even. "You have him in secure detention?"

"*Bu qu*. We were ordered to release him."

Anger darkened the sharp emaciated features of the man's face. Dark eyes stared with detached malice. "On whose order?"

"Her level of clearance..."

"The name! I want her name *mashang*!" Mr Morgan interrupted, the words spat out like bullets to ricochet between them.

Listening in silence, Mr Morgan seemed to stare right through the young Captain. It chilled Afram's blood. "When did this happen?"

Not fooled by the almost calm words, Captain Afram gave a full but concise report, leaving nothing out but not elaborating either. Silence fell between them like an unwelcome party guest. It stretched into minutes before at last Mr Morgan seemed to realise the channel between them was still open. He blinked slowly, his eyes cold and without emotion. "Did you check her identity?"

On firmer grou