On the Way to Persephone #3- Life On Board Serenity
POSTED BY: SameErtia
UPDATED: Monday, May 1, 2006 22:29
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Ertia responds to Fly half-absently, as she watches the numbers race across her handheld. "Yup. Everything except the labels."
She hears the offer for Jalepenos and shakes her head. "Glad I already got my bowl! You can keep yer spicies, JRC!"
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Originally posted by flywithmecaptn:
Gosh this smells good,,,,,,Pain, this your doing.
*Pain looks at Fly smiles and says*
Yes it is you like it?
*Fly nods in agreement as Pain says*
Good then glad you like it.
*Pain looks at JR and says*
I'll go get that bag of jalapenos for you right now.
*Pain gets up, excuses himself to Fly and heads to JR's bunk to grab the bag of peppers. Pain opens the hatch to JR's bunk and climbs down. He spots the bag of peppers, picks them up, climbs up the ladder, closes the hatch and walks back into the galley. He says to everyone as he makes his way to the stew pot*
I hope y'all don't mind if'n I put a few of these hot peppers into the stew cause I ain't gonna make another batch if'n you don't. Pain hears Ertia's reply of no thanks and says*
Suit yourself then Ertia.
*Pain takes a few of the peppers out, cuts them up, puts them into the pot, turns the heat on low and stirs the pot for a few minutes. Pain turns off the stove and says to everyone*
The new and improved spicy stew is ready if'n anyone wants seconds or firsts.
*Pain walks back to his seat, sits down next to Fly who's busy talking with the new guy, and digs back into his stew.*
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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?
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While the protocols upload to the laser etcher, Ertia takes a bite of the stew and looks around.
Everyone is gathered around the table, eating, joking, and laughing. They look tired, and a bit battle-worn, but happy.
Except Fly, who has a distant look in her eye, even as she digs into her stew.
And River, who is stabbing her protien with a fork and quietly whispering to herself.
But Everyone else seems relaxed. Mal takes his place at the head of the table, and digs into his stew. Looking around he says, "Pain, this is great chow. Just spicy enough."
Then he says the words they all kind of hoped to hear. "Good work today, gang."
Theres a collective sigh amongst the crew and the guests all smirk, knowing they got far better care than could have on a luxury liner!
Then Mal follows it up with, "Ya all did so well, you can do it again tomorrow."
A collective groan is followed by a dark mutter from Jayne, "How long 'til Persephone?"
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*Fly listens to the captain, and slumps in her chair when she hears the duties aren't over...She see's Simon and Kaylee come into the galey looking a little better than they did before. She makes eye contact with Simon and says..*
Same time tomorrow Doc? Oh, by the way,,,,,our unknown was saying somthing, but it appears he is still asleep.
Simon: Yea, he should wake up soon, if not I fear he may never wake up.
Everyone looks at her when she asks the Doctor if same time tomorrow. She shoots them all a don't ask kind of look.
Fly: I need a bath after the chores we did today....I wish we had a tub.....my body is so tired.....
*She finishes her meal and says*
Well, I'm gonna head to the showers before anyone else does. Ertia, you need any help with that before I go?
Ertia: Nope, got it all covered Fly....but see you in the duct work early tomorrow....We still have half a ship to go...
Fly: OK Erita......yea,,,,,half a ship.
*She makes her way back to her bunk to retrieve fresh clothing....she takes out the map and hides it in her bottom drawer......she pulls it out again and looks at it....Damn, must be too wound up,,,,I can't see anything again......She makes her way to the showers.....
"Don't forget to call him "Sir." He likes that."
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* after Fly leaves Guy motions to pain and says in a whisper* she's not quite right is she?
*points at river discreetly*
One Day.
One Mission
One Army of Browncoats.
On June 23rd, We Aim To Misbehave.
www.SerenityJune23rd.com
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*Pain whispers back to Guy*
No she's not, but sometimes she has a moment or two of clarity.
*Pain gets up, walks over to the sink, puts his bowl in it and says to everyone*
Well I'm gonna hit the hay. But first I'm gonna hit the shower cause I'm startin' to stink.
*Pain hears several grunts of approval from the people at the table as he heads towards his bunk. He opens his hatch, climbs down the ladder and walks over to his foot locker. He takes his duffle bag off of the top, opens the locker and pulls out some clean clothes. Pain closes the it, puts the bag back on top, climbs up the ladder and closes the hatch. He heads down the stairs leading to the cargo bay and heads for the shower room.*
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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?
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*after finishing his second bowl Guy gets up, and excuses himself* well I think I will hit the sack, goodnight everyone * walks off to his bunk*
One Day.
One Mission
One Army of Browncoats.
On June 23rd, We Aim To Misbehave.
www.SerenityJune23rd.com
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One by one, the others begin to drift off, until only a few people are left playing mah jong at the table.
Mal gets up and turns off most of the lights, except the one over the table and the one over Ertia's head. She glances up, "Thanks, Captain."
"Y'all don't stay up too late." He admonishes before heading to his bunk.
But Ertia stretches once more then hunches over her equipment, test-scanning a label, and making more adjustments. She'll stay up all night if she needs to in order to finish this. No one will be able to accuse her of skimping her duties!
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*Pain reaches the shower room and notices the door is locked. He thinks to himself that Fly is probably still in there and decides to sit near the wall and wait for her to finish. Pain is sitting there for about five minutes when he sees Book walking to his bunk. Book sees Pain, stops and says with a smile*
That was a fine dinner you cooked up there Pain. I haven't had anything that good since I came aboard. If you don't mind my asking where did you learn to cook like that?
*Pain smiles and says*
My father taught me when I was growing up. Said it was one of the most important skills a man should learn if'n he might be alone.
*Book nods, smiles and says*
It's a very good skill indeed I'm sure your father is very proud of you.
*Pain looks at the preacher and says*
Yeah I think he is.
*Pain is about to continue when Fly emerges from the shower room and sees Pain and Book outside. She says to the two men*
Evening Pain, Book if you two don't mind I'll be heading to my bunk to get some shut eye.
*Book says to both of them*
Well I'm going to go read the good book for a bit if you two don't mind.
Book heads off to his room as Pain and Fly say*
No problem Shepard.
*Fly looks at Pain and says before she leaves*
That was a very good dinner you made. You'll have to tell me how a guy like you could cook something that good with just the basics.
*Pain smiles as he opens the door to the shower room and says*
Yeah perhaps I will.
*Fly smiles, turns around and heads to her room as Pain steps into the room and closes the door. Pain unholsters his weapons and puts them on the counter. He undresses and steps into the shower, turning on the water to the desired temp and letting it wash off all the dirt and grime that accumilated on his body in the past few days.*
Fifteen minutes later.....
*Pain turns off the water, steps out of the shower and dries himself off. He puts on his clean clothes, picks up his weapons and dirty clothes, and opens the shower room door. He takes a deep breath and heads off to his bunk, feeling refreshed and full.*
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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?
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"Secrets."
Ertia looks up. The mah jong game had ended a time before, and she thought she was alone.
"There's secrets."
"River?" Ertia catches sight of the girl standing quietly by the wall.
She drifts closer, leans over Ertia's shoulder for a moment, "The ghd code doesn't match. The numbers don't fit the algorithm."
Ertia double checks the label she's working on. "Oh. You're right. Good eye! Thanks!"
River doesn't really respond, just drifts back a few steps. "They think it's an answer. But it's not. It's just a big question."
"What's a question? I don't understand." Ertia looks back at the label, but she doesn't think that's what the girl means.
"It's all secrets."
And then she drifts out, leaving Ertia with a vague feeling of uneasiness as she starts the next etch.
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