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The DUPLICITY Series: 64. "Saints and Sinners"

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

"Inara spends some time with her brother and is put on the spot. Suspicious of the timing of the Alliance Ship's arrival, Badger knows he has to act quickly to convince the Captain that he isn't setting them up."

CATEGORY: FICTION    TIMES READ: 3647    RATING: 10.0 (G)    SERIES: FIREFLY

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TITLE: "SAINTS AND SINNERS"

AUTHOR: Alison M. DOBELL

FANDOM: "FIREFLY"

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

RATING: G.

STATUS: Sequel to "THE DEVIL YOU KNOW".

ARCHIVE: Yes. Just let me know where.

FEEDBACK: Welcomed.

EMAIL: AlisonMDobell@aol.com

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

SUMMARY: "Inara spends time with her brother and is put

on the spot. Suspicious of the timing of the Alliance ship's

arrival, Badger knows he has to act quickly to convince the

Captain that he isn't setting them up."

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.

"SAINTS AND SINNERS"

"Firefly" story

Written by Alison M. DOBELL

* * * * *

"You love him."

Inara was shocked. Stunned to her core. This was her brother, her dearly loved and once thought lost brother. Mainstay of her childhood, confidant and dearest of friends. "*Shei*?"

His smile was gentle, tender, though his eyes held a small mischievous twinkle. "That starship Captain."

The Companion almost choked. "Mal?" Inara paused to gather her fragmenting composure. As for Serenity being a starship she couldn't help thinking her brother would be massively disappointed to see the little Firefly transport in the flesh though truth to tell no other place had ever felt so much like home. "Sendhil, Malcolm Reynolds is hardly my idea of a romantic partner."

Raising an eyebrow, Sendhil's look turned to one of open amusement. "Partner?"

She flushed. "You know what I mean, don't try to twist my words."

His laugh was merry and light, a soft hush of humour that delighted her ear even as she reddened further. What was the matter with her? "Inara, sister mine, forgive me for stating the obvious. I didn't mean to make you so defensive."

"You are not stating the obvious, Sendhil, because there is

Comments
Wednesday, 10 June 2009 15:01
I loved how you wrote Inara in this. I could hear her voice in my head and see her facial expressions to match. She is being forced to look at her life in a new way, an honest way and I can tell it frightens her. Nicely portrayed.

Badger comin' in to save the day....now that was a fun little experiment. I loved the fact that he acts so smug after. It is typical of the little Irish man, isn't it? Though it appears our little vessel is gonna have company...

Lastly, I really like how you wrote the funeral scene. It was very solemn and was perfect in its shortness and its emotion. All in all, a great chapt!!!
Wednesday, 10 June 2009 15:17
This is the best Inara I have read in a long time. Bravo!
Wednesday, 10 June 2009 20:03
Beautifully done with Inara. She's a hard one to write, and you did it very well! :)
Thursday, 11 June 2009 03:09
Great job on Inara hands down. Loved that Badger got to be duplicitous in this - and on the right side this time!
Friday, 12 June 2009 14:28
I loved Inara's conversation with Sendhil - but is she going to do the right thing? And Badger being a good guy - that makes for an uncomfortableness!

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