EBFIDDLER

Sunday, 10 June 2012 13:56

Haven't added in the links yet, as I'm in a hurry this morning. Apologies, and I'll come back and put them in later today. Hope you enjoy.

AMDOBELL

Sunday, 10 June 2012 15:59

You really have characterised Saffron to perfection, and I just LOVED Zoe knocking her flat on her backside when the irritation got too much. Inara felt out of character somewhat but maybe that is just me, I didn't expect her to be so easily manipulated into believing what Saffron wanted her to believe. Made me want to shake some sense into her. So good to see another chapter, Ali D :~)
"You can't take the sky from me!"

EBFIDDLER

Sunday, 10 June 2012 19:51

Put the links in. Ali, thanks, glad you liked Zoe's reaction to Saffron's provocation. Yes, Inara is *definitely* not acting like herself here. She's a bit more hysterical than usual, and less in control of herself. I'm glad you want to shake some sense into her, that's the reaction I'm hoping to provoke. We will eventually find out why.

NUTLUCK

Sunday, 10 June 2012 22:45

They should let River escort her, i doubt YoSafBridge would enjoy that experience in the least. :)

BYTEMITE

Sunday, 10 June 2012 23:26

It is in this chapter that you so clearly illustrate what we know and what sets the tone for the rest of the story - saffron is the worst person ever. The very worst.

ZOESMOM

Monday, 11 June 2012 17:03

Why is Saffron *SO* mean? She's definitely a sociopath.

BYTEMITE

Monday, 11 June 2012 18:54

Pretty much. She thinks unraveling people psychologically is a game, and that everyone she meets is just a tool for her to use, and she also thinks that everyone else in the world operates under the same principle. Coupled with the megalomania, the antisocial behaviour, and the disdain for social mores, it's just about textbook.

PLATONIST

Tuesday, 12 June 2012 05:59

Saffron’s a psychopath, she displays no remorse for her actions, and has a complete lack of compassion for others, plus she’s a compulsive liar, agree with Nutluck, River should be escorting her.

M52NICKERSON

Tuesday, 12 June 2012 13:03

River is still being sought after. If Saffron figures this out she will have one more thing to use against the crew.

Anyways, good chapter!

EBFIDDLER

Tuesday, 12 June 2012 14:48

Saffron is unconcerned with the feelings of others, prone to lying, deception, and conning others, has no problem initiating violence, and feels no remorse -- yes indeedy, sociopath is the word I'd use. Amoral, too. In Trash, she makes it pretty clear that she thinks it's all a game, telling Mal, "You just had a better hand of cards this time," prompting him to respond with one of the few overt acknowledgements he makes that his life is not the worst it could possibly be: "It ain't a hand of cards. It's called a life. I've got a better life than you." M52, you're right, there's a risk as to what Saffron might do with knowledge that River (and Simon) is still being sought after. Platonist and Nutluck, you're also right, that River stands the best chance of being able to deal with Saffron effectively. To all of you I answer: wait and see.

ZZETTA13

Wednesday, 20 June 2012 02:25

eb,

So Saffron takes a turn at Mal, Inara & Zoe again! The talent that woman has at making folk feel miserable is remarkable! I’m wondering what will happen if Mal allows Jayne to escort her to the facilities, know what I mean?

Anyhoo, another fine chapter from you. Sorry it took so long for me to respond. Put in sixty hours at work this past weekend. It really took the wind from my sails. Keep them stories coming, and I’ll keep reading. Saffron is a favorite of mine. I really do enjoy that space witch…. :)

Yee ya, Z

EBFIDDLER

Wednesday, 20 June 2012 14:19

ZZ, sounds like you're having quite a busy season at work, so thanks for reading and writing in. You'll see what happens when Jayne takes his turn at Saffron-watch.