What would they do with ALOT of money?

POSTED BY: Static
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STATIC

Monday, February 9, 2004 9:58 PM

Okay, it was suggested that with ALOT of money, perhaps Mal could start establishing his own little 'network'. . .stuff like that. . .(see the 'catalyzers' thread). . .

Here's what I think:

They wouldn't do a whole lot with it. . .just 'more' of what they already do.

Jayne: Probably buy more apples. . .and ALOT of whores. . .and a new gun. . .maybe a special case for Vera.

Book: He'd probably donate it all to some orphanage or refugee fund or somesuch. . .

Kaylee: SIX CRATES OF STRAWBERRIES. 'nuff said.

Wash/Zoe: I bet they'd get that vacation they mentioned in 'Ariel'. OR. . .they'd buy some BABY stuff. *grin* I totally see that happening in the second or third season.

Simon: I bet he'd spend most of it on River. He might get some medical 'bells and whistles' for the infirmary that they don't NEED, but that he'd really love. Maybe he'd spend a few days in a hotel on a core world, living the life he left behind. Maybe he'd invite Kaylee.

River: I think it would depend upon the 'timing'. . .she might be a young lady when she is spending, which would result in some nice new clothing, maybe some personal music, 'teen girl' stuff. . .or it might all be spent on toys. . .or she'd eat it. Who knows?

Mal: There's an old Irish tradition when it comes to sudden good fortune, "Take what you need for yourself, and treat your friends with the rest." Reynolds is an Irish name and Mal strikes me as being the Irish type. I think he would spend what he needed. . .maybe stash some away. . .and the rest would be spent on the number one lady in his life, Serenity. I can TOTALLY see him spending an inordinate ammount of money on a paintjob. Also. . .PARTS. I can see him and Kaylee in the engine room. . .he'd point at a random part, "Need extras?" and Kaylee saying "yes" or "no" as was appropriate.

What are YOUR thoughts on the matter?

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ASTRIANA

Monday, February 9, 2004 10:03 PM

10 to 1 says Wash buys Zoe a slinky dress.

~A~

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You can't take the sky from me.

STEVE580

Tuesday, February 10, 2004 4:42 AM

As I mentioned on the other thread, the cool thing about this show is that that is a real possibility. I doubt it'll happen; at least, it'll be a few years.

It would be cool, though. They could, like, arm their ship, or something.
-Steve

NIGHTTRAIN

Tuesday, February 10, 2004 4:48 AM

Quote:
As I mentioned on the other thread, the cool thing about this show is that that is a real possibility. I doubt it'll happen; at least, it'll be a few years.

who knows maybe they'll end up running blue sun 5 seasons from now

KNIBBLET

Tuesday, February 10, 2004 5:08 AM

I think Mal would spend the money on Serenity. Heck, he might even hire a team of cleaning specialists to come in and spiff her up a bit. Having seen his toilet ... it really, really, really needs some spiffing.

Jayne would send more money to his family and his mother would in return knit everyone hats ... and sweaters to match :)

DTT

Tuesday, February 10, 2004 5:16 AM

It's interesting to note that in Jayne's letter from his family, it comes out that he's been sending money home.

"You didn't have to wound that man."
"Yeah, I know. It was just funny."

ADEPTUS

Tuesday, February 10, 2004 5:57 AM

I kind of feel that a lot of money in Mal's account would lead to him becoming a leader out on the Rim. I don't know that the idea would not necessarily occur to him, but I feel like events and the influence of his friends and others (read: secret rebel faction) he may have met, would have pushed him toward organizing the citizens on the Rim into a resistance movement.

My reasoning behind this is that I'm fairly certain that Mal is bitter about having lost the war. I'm also sure that he feels he was let down by the Browncoat Command, feeling that they had righteousness on their side and could have won. I mean, how many times do we see Mal have to resist being goaded into a fight by someone taunting him about losing the war? I think he'd be ready and willing to try and set things straight if he had the resources. It might take some pushing from both the Alliance and other factions more closely aligned to Mal's purposes.

Mal is definitely a leader, driven by his principles, and I don't think he'd be satisfied with the life he's currently leading for very long. We see him lament, in "Objects in Space" that, "None of it means a damn thing." I'd wager, that if given a reasonable shot at giving his life some meaning, especially it if meant giving the Alliance the pounding they deserve, he'd jump at the chance.

No power in the 'verse can stop me.

DTT

Tuesday, February 10, 2004 3:32 PM

I think that Mal would use his money to become an evil, fallen preacher with demonic powers and -- oh, wait. Never mind.

"You didn't have to wound that man."
"Yeah, I know. It was just funny."

BROWNCOAT1

Tuesday, February 10, 2004 4:40 PM

Not really sure. I know how the crew would spend it, and it parallels Statics:

Zoe & Wash: definitely a vacation. Perhaps set aside a nest egg for little Wash or little Zoe.

Jayne: he would send the majority of it home to his mother. Try as he might to act like a hard case, he loves his mom and will make sure she is taken care of first. He might hold back enough for a little vacation of his own w/ some nice ladies of the evening. He might even purchase a couple of more firearms.

Book: Definitely see Book donating his portion to orphans or hospitals on the fringe.

Simon: I am sure he would spend a bit on the infirmary, but I am sure the majority of it would go to research and treatment for River.

River: I don't think money really matters to her. I think she would give it to Simon.

Kaylee: Strawberries, pretty dresses, and perhaps a gift for Simon. She may even set a bit aside as she strikes me as the type to plan a bit for the future.

Mal: I think Mal might go one of two ways. I am sure he would use part of it to fix up any problems w/ Serenity and set some aside for parts and maintenance. I think he might stash some away for a rainy day.

Not sure he would stockpile money and I don't think he would want to set up any sort of group and run it. I think that Mal is more interested in his own freedom and not answering to anyone. I think if he took the reins of a group he would feel fenced in and it would not last long.

The only way I could see Mal leading a group is if the Alliance really screwed up and a new war for independence broke out in the rim.

"May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one."

AMNON

Tuesday, February 10, 2004 4:52 PM

As far as Book is concerned, keep in mind that he is still a paying passenger, *not* part of the crew. Serenity just hasn't stopped on Boros yet.

That said, I can see Mal stopping on Boros after an argument with the Shepherd, only to have Book hire him for a trip to the Magellanic Cloud or some such...

Or he could reveal (part of) his dark past and...

+A

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