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Back Stories III: Chapter 4

Friday, April 24, 2009

Finally a new chapter: the finally reunited crew finally leaves Highgate. Finally.

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Back Stories Book 3

Chapter 4.

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Shepherd Book’s hands fiddled with the burner controls as he tried to focus his attention on the tea kettle, but his eyes kept returning to the man—young man?—sitting at the dining room table.

Since Malcolm came into an amnesiac state of believing himself no more than a score of years in age, he’d been a teenaged mix of playful and cocky. He did have a basic level of respect for his “elders”, but tempered it with a streak of rebellion and cheek that tried one’s patience. None of this was a surprise to Book; he would have expected as much of Mal Reynolds at any age.

But now another facet of young Malcolm’s personality was showing itself, one Book hadn’t quite been expecting. In truth, it was fascinating. The inner contemplation that had so often ruled the grown-up Mal Reynolds, a characteristic Book had always attributed to the unfortunate outcome of the war, now had complete control of the younger man. The mood didn’t carry such gravity in Malcolm, and neither was it concealed by the defensive gruffness or sharp humor

Comments
Friday, 24 April 2009 01:10
Oh, I'm so glad you've updated this wonderful story. Great chapter - I especially liked the little bit between Zoe and Wash, the moment they try for connection and can't quite make it. And I'm glad you've got more chapters in the pipe!
Friday, 24 April 2009 02:08
Congratulations on getting more of this written while still teaching! Great job of providing summary and new info at the same time. And a nice visit from the angst fairy in the form of Zoe/Wash, Jayne and mutiny, Will and Ginger, and Mal and the earnestness of youth. Poor Inara - I can't imagine how bad she is feeling at this point. Great job at stringing out the angst for her so she gets to feel even guiltier and at fault without anybody saying a word. Looking forward to more!
Friday, 24 April 2009 03:15
No. WAY.

*couple minutes of excited gibbering*

Okay, reading now!
Friday, 24 April 2009 03:20
Yay, new chapter! I continue to be in awe of how well you write all these characters.

"Finally a new chapter: the finally reunited crew finally leaves Highgate. Finally."

Lol!
Friday, 24 April 2009 04:08
I've said it before, but I think Young Malcolm is going to have plenty of surprises in store for us, and that he's being underestimated in a lot of ways.

And on the positive side of the crew treating his tragic decline, they'll get insights into his character underneath the bitterness and probably understand him better. Not all bad!

*Hugs Kaylee for being the voice of reason and optimism* There's no way Inara could imagine just how much her leaving would affect Mal, or how much Oeneus damaged him. It wasn't the best leave taking she could have done, but she WAS coerced a bit, and Mal didn't fully understand the consequences of that little pill (I don't think he'd have offered if he did!). She hadn't wanted to lead him on, she just wanted to go her way, and she never meant to hurt him the way she did.

But now that Inara's heard it, she probably will feel bad. And that's just fine, cause that just means she'll move mountains to make things right.
Friday, 24 April 2009 13:05
Just such a great story, and story-telling. Effortless to read because of the way it flows, even though I regularly stop to scan back a few words, just to enjoy how they're put together. I like the way Will continues to develop as a truly melodramatic (and I mean that in the best way) villain, and the contrast and similarities between him and Mal.

Just can't wait for Inara to start redeeming herself and for Mal to start remembering her. And I wonder how mch River is going to put herself in the way of that...
Saturday, 25 April 2009 02:16
Love Zoe confining Inara to the shuttle:) and telling her to stay away from Mal... Like that is ever going to happen. And Jayne not doing what was expected and Zoe just being disgusted with him and his retort of how the ship is no "fun" anymore:)
And of course River's deadpan, "she's a whore" and "makes trouble"... it wouldn't be so funny if it wasn't kinda true.
And Inara for all her good intentions realizing that she hurt Mal real bad thinking she was doing him a favor by leaving, oh Inara.

Looking forward to whatever you can finish during your school year.
Saturday, 25 April 2009 11:03
So glad to finally see another part posted up of this story. Kaylee was so very in character and River's pronouncements were spot-on. Inara has a way to go before Zoe will trust her but at least she didn't kick the Companion off Mal's boat. Can't wait to see what happens next. Ali D :~)
You can't take the sky from me
Monday, 27 April 2009 05:02
I had actually forgotten about this it had been so long since you last posted. Glad to see you are back. Hopefully we won't have to wait so long again.

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