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The Fish Job: Chapter 4

Tuesday, January 17, 2006

River gets a beau and Mal gets some exercise

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“When will Inara be done?” River whined as she finished her snack of tea sandwiches and delicate pastries. She’d tried to slip some to Simon, but he’d shaken his head in alarm. You don’t share with servants , he had hissed at her under his breath, earning an eye roll from River.

“She said she wouldn’t finish until late,” Simon replied.

“Bored now.” The table of three men had left, and the house servant was too well behaved to be entertaining.

“Pardon me, Miss Daphne.” A man in a well tailored suit was standing next to River. He looked to be in his mid forties and a bit of a dandy, sporting an even tan, a well trimmed beard, and the solid build of a man with a personal trainer. “I am a friend and associate of Chairman Yeng; I will be staying at his house this week. I was informed of your situation, and I am determined that one as lovely as yourself should not pass hours of boredom in our fair city.”

River glanced at Simon, then bowed her head and reached a hand under her veil to hold her mouth closed. The man continued, “My name is Trevor Marone. I am Prefect of the third ward. I offer my services as a guide.” A thick shock of gray-golden hair spilled over his forehead as he bowed.

River looked at Simon again, who took the hint and stood up. “Hello. Sir. I thank you… kindly. But we are to remain here until our… mistress… has finished her… services.”

Marone glanced at Simon. “Nonsense!” he said, then turned back to River. “Chairman Yeng assured me that he would keep the Companion engaged until tomorrow morning at least. He was concerned about your well-being, wishing no report of a lack of courtesy to stain his reputation with the Guild. Especially as the future of the Guild is so very bright.” He aimed a charming smile at River. “It would be my honor to act as your host.”

Simon gathered his thoughts on how to cou

Comments
Tuesday, 17 January 2006 14:20
Shame on me for not commenting sooner. Your story is excellent and improves with each chapter. The writing is lean and compelling, you blend the story lines to great effect, the characters are well drawn, and it's very exciting!
ANONYMOUS
Tuesday, 17 January 2006 14:29
Wires? Like, electrocuting torture wires?? Arrrrg! You can't do bad things to Mal! And what about interrupting Inara, yet again?

I was so happy to see two new chapters this morning, but now I'm upset because it means even more time before the next update. When's it coming? Speaking of that, which time zone are you in, anyway?
Tuesday, 17 January 2006 14:51
Another chapter! Yay! And such a good one. I'm dying to know what's going to happen next. Love River's impression of a Companion-in-training, and Simon's of a servant.
Tuesday, 17 January 2006 15:58
I'm really enjoying this! :D Great writing.
Tuesday, 17 January 2006 16:27
EXCELLENT!!

Tuesday, 17 January 2006 17:06
Oh man. Good stuff!

I love River testing her sexuality. and Simon, hee!

And of course, whatever bad it is chasing after Mal.
Tuesday, 17 January 2006 17:48
Hi anonymous person! I'm on the east coast. What time zone is this web page? I swear I posted ch 4 just before 9EST this morning. Would that would put FFF in Alaska???

I'm trying to do a chapter a day, although I may double up a few days because I'm traveling over the weekend and Ch 7 isn't the best cliff hanger. I'm gonna leave y'all on a BDcliff on Friday!

Have I mentioned I'm eeeeevil?

Thanks for all the comments! It's making me feel less sheepish about the amount of time I've spent on this!
Tuesday, 17 January 2006 19:34
Oh wow, terrific writing, very shiny story with all the tension steadily mounting. I love how River knows something terrible is wrong/about to be unleashed and I am all kinds of worried about the Captain. Very shiny, *xien xie ni*, Ali D :~)
You can't take the sky from me
ANONYMOUS
Tuesday, 17 January 2006 22:41
Thanks for the reply! I think morning is a very relative term, or at least it is on the internet. I assume you mean the North American east coast...I live in Britain, and I think the time difference is about 6-8 hours.

Either way, it's very good to hear about frequent updates. I only wish all the fanfic writers would follow your example. Keep it up!
Wednesday, 18 January 2006 03:20
Great Story.

Keep up the good work. Can't wait until the next part comes out. :D
ANONYMOUS
Friday, 27 January 2006 23:58
I am new to the Firefly fic world but I've read quite a bit in the last couple of months. Your fic is not only excellent, but in the same vein as Prince Joss and Prince Tim. I love your voices and your understanding of the urgency the Firefly characters convey. You should submit this to the Princes!
Thank you.
Wednesday, 12 July 2006 12:50
He wasn’t sure what angered him more: River’s flirtatious lack of caution or the ease with which she treated her big brother like a servant.

LOL @ Simon being treated like a manservant.

Yay for the cliffhanger, well done there.

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