None of them knew just what it was that Simon and Jayne had done to make Kaylee so angry, or what she had threatened to do to either of them if they didn't comply with her variety of punishment, but everyone was present in the cargo bay - no one wanted to miss the grand entrance.

There was a nervous cough, and then all eyes turned to high above where Simon slowly descended the steps, palms sweating, fuzzy pink bunny feet preceding him.

"Oh! Isn't that the most precious thing ever?!" squealed Kaylee in vindictive delight as he came into view, clad head to toe in a bright pink bunny suit.

"He looks like a pink nightmare!!" Mal snorted, trying less than overly hard to contain his amusement.

River burst into giggling laughter and Simon glared at her. "Shut up, River," he grumbled.

"He does look miserable," agreed Zoe, nodded with a grin.

Wash tilted his head, holding his chin as he appraised the giant bunny. "I think the pink really brings out his eyes. And his ears. And that cute little tail," he said facetiously.

"Hey! That tail belongs to me!" Kaylee said, swatting Wash's arm playfully. "The little'uns are gonna love it!" she said, smiling widely. "An' you can wear it for later," she staged whispered making Simon close his eyes with a wince.

"Kaylee—" he pleaded but she cut him off.

"Ah, ah, ah! You know the alternative!" she chastised, and he shut his mouth instantly, sulking.

Mal leaned toward Inara. "Remind me to not ever get her mad at me," he whispered and Inara shook her head in silent agreement.

"You're a hard woman, mei mei," the Companion said as she shook her head with a grin, feeling sorry for the poor d