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COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS: 15. "Mean Old Men"

Friday, February 25, 2005

"Decisions have to be made but the result leaves no one happy."

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TITLE: "MEAN OLD MEN"

AUTHOR: Alison M. DOBELL

FANDOM: "FIREFLY"

PAIRING: Mal/Sarah.

RATING: PG-13

STATUS: SEQUEL to "REPUTATIONS"

ARCHIVE: Yes. Just let me know where.

FEEDBACK: Welcomed.

EMAIL: AlisonMDobell@aol.com

WEBSITE: http://carlajane.50megs.com/Ali00.html

SUMMARY: "Decisions have to be made but the result leaves

no one happy."

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.

"MEAN OLD MEN"

A "Firefly" story

Written by Alison M. DOBELL

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It was weird but the best kind of weird he could remember in a long time. Sarah was happy but wary of the reaction of the others now that they were no longer cocooned in the safe isolation of each others' arms. The Captain saw the creeping hesitation in her eyes and gave her a little smile, his eyes twinkling with some deep dark amusement that for once was free of barbs or pain. She could not help but smile back. "Relax, *bao bei*, they'll love you."

Both eyebrows rose in disbelief bringing a slight flush to his cheeks. Her soft throaty laugh made him a little self conscious. "Why Malcolm Reynolds, who would have thought you could still blush?"

"May be older but not in my dotage yet."

"I'm not sure your crew will agree with you."

He caught her hand in his, fingers twining, drawing her in for a languid kiss. Her eyes fluttered closed for a second. When they opened she found herself caught in the deep well of his measured regard. The look on his face was intoxicating. Made her heart beat fast and heavy in her breast using up all the air in her lungs. "Not nothin' gonna hurt you, *xin gan*."

Her voice was little more than a breathless hush. "Think you can promise that?"

A brilliant smile dazzled her and Sarah almost forgot her name as he answered. "Nope." Mal sounded smug but there was such warmth and comfort behin

Comments
Saturday, 26 February 2005 04:28
Ali, I say it every time and I'm gonna say it this time too. It keeps getting better and better. I especially loved the conversation between Zoe and Wash. It just fit really well. Wash doesn't know what Mal and Zoe share, but he can understand that whatever it is it's important enough that he needs to let her go. It was just perfect. Very, very well done.
Sunday, 27 February 2005 11:27
Ooh and the ominosity grows! Thirteen at dinner. Dark looks and more secrets.

*Loved* Inara in this chapter. I'm kind of hoping she's going to deck Sarah at some point ... is that bad of me? Anyway, I thought you expressed her jealousy really well.

Nice on Wash too. That poor guy ...
Thursday, 03 March 2005 18:55
So...Alex Trent is still alive? The man's got some really odd sort of luck, doesn't he? Great dialog with Wash and Zoe.

More!

- Soul
Wednesday, 02 November 2011 05:08
What was it about Carousel that brought out the foolish romantic in men?
^^^^sounds like a nice planetXD
Oh, I just *LOVED* Kaylee at the end of this chapter, that was so GOOD. Some if the best stuff I've read for her character. It showed more depth and strength, like in the show and movie. I mean yes, she is almost always cheery, and that's why everyone can't help but love her, but there IS more to her character!^.^ you do amazingly well at writing her!
This whole chapter was incredibly shiny! Great job!!!!!

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