Day one- Serenity

“Prepare for landing people,” Wash called over the com to the crew before switching it to Inara’s shuttle, “We’re atmospheric Inara, you’re good to go.”

Inara’s voice came back over the com, “Sheh-sheh Wash. Disengaging in three, two, one.”

“Disengaged, the Ambassador’s off.” Wash reported to Mal who was standing over his shoulder on the bridge. “We should be landing on Sora in less than three minutes.”

Mal nodded, “park a ways from town. Don’t need any locals sniffing around.”

“Can do Captain.” Wash replied without taking his eyes from the controls.

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Day one- Serenity

Shepard Book walked into Serenity’s infirmary where the resident doctor, Simon Tam, and his younger sister, River, normally were. Today was no exception. River was sitting cross legged on the counter leaning over a pad of paper drawing circles in varying shapes and colors. “Rings round thy fingers.” She whispered across the room to Simon who was gathering supplies together in a medical bag. She kept his gaze, looking at him as if she expected him to answer. Her eyes shifted back to her drawing, “twine evermore.” Simon watched her a moment as he tried to understand the meaning of her words.

“Hello Doctor.”

“Book,” Simon greeted as he turned around.

“Expecting some injuries on planet?” Shepard said after seeing the doctors case of supplies.

Simon went back to looking through the infirmary’s shelves, “No. Though I probably should. There does seem to be a pattern.”

Shepard stepped further inside the infirmary. “So Doctor… Do you and River have plans for today?”

Simon paused. “I, uh, well no. I need to go into town and see if I can trade some of these excess drugs and get some new supplies, preferably some more suited to treating gunshot wounds.” Shepard smiled knowingly. “Then I… I guess we’ll probably wander,” He said uncertainly. “Or come back to the ship.” After a pause, “You were planning to visit the local churches correct? Observe the native