RP: "Adventures in Gunrunning" - Act 10

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CHANNAIN

Friday, February 20, 2004 9:30 PM

Rowan’s Move:
Location: Cargo Bay, headed for the infirmary.
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SIMON to Rowan: "You have contact lenses. I'll have to remove them immediately."
without breaking eye contact with ROWAN "Inara, could you act as a surgical aide for me during the removal procedure?"
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Mulling the words surgical procedure around, she feels the gurney tilt as they head down to the common area and Infirmary adjacent. Procedure usually means some form of anesthetic - anesthetic means some manner of slumber - sleep, a purely precious commodity for her these days. But would she actually dream? She can’t recollect how long it has been since she woke up from a long, refreshing night of REM activity, stretching every muscle from neck to toes while wondering if it was the garlic shrimp or the Thai noodles she ate the evening before that sent her brain on such wild flights of fancy.

She used to tell Ru about her dreams. He would laugh and shake his head at her in wonderment. Later she told Xiang. He liked to cuddle with her in bed, stroke her hair and watch the sun come up as she regaled him with incredible tales.

ROWAN: Hmm…maybe that’s how come I haven’t slept in more than three years. Nobody to share the dreams with.

Looking up again and realizing she's spoken aloud, she closes her eye, determined to keep her mouth shut. Except closing her eye hurts worse than leaving it open. It doesn't really matter now anyway, she can tell he’s already seen it.

EOM

EDIT: For exposition - too much, a little too much about Rowan's eyes. Will bring it back later. Promise.

We have art so as not to die of truth ~ Neitzsche
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BOOMERGOODHEART

Saturday, February 21, 2004 6:16 AM

Kaylee's Move
Location: Engine Room

Kaylee bangs around the engine room, still ticked off at that little dung-head for horning in on her territory.

"Well, ok," she thinks to herself, "maybe....maybe I was a bit outta line with the guy. But he shouldn't be tellin' me or the Cap'n how ta do somethin' with my girl. I knows her ins and outs, and there ain't no one else who should--or could--mess with 'er. Damn buttinsky."

Kaylee continues to tinker in the engine room, her mind a million miles away.

End Move

OOC: Thanks for the word, Geezer.

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

GEEZER

Saturday, February 21, 2004 2:49 PM

Thorne's move:

LOCATION - CARGO BAY or CATWALKS

SLIGHT:"You mentioned a base of operations. What did you have in mind?"

[THORNE notices ZOE's glare as she spots SLIGHT's cigarettes.]

THORNE:"Well, first you need to be mobile to do it, an' if you light one of them cancer sticks in here, that lady may put you on injured reserve for a bit.

But, yes. If you're still interested in breaking out some Academy 'graduates', let me make you an offer you can't refuse."

EOM

"Keep the Shiny side up"

RAVENWHYTEWING

Saturday, February 21, 2004 5:43 PM

Slights move

Slight can't help but smile at the term, "cancer sticks."

"They're psuedobacco. Wouldn't make a ant cough, much less cause cancer. They're only chemical is a drug that helps to detract fromt the empath capability. Helps control the upgrades we got from the Academy. But alright, make the offer. I'd be interested in what you have to say. A ship, perhaps?"

EOM

Everyone Dies. Someone's carrying a bullet for you, doesn't even know it. The trick is, to die of old age before he finds you.

ASTRIANA

Saturday, February 21, 2004 6:28 PM

Zoe's Move:
LOCATION - CARGO BAY

Seeing SLIGHT on the catwalk about to light another cigarette, ZOE glares at him and THORNE, then hears THORNE's suggestion that SLIGHT not light up and SLIGHT's response. Her eyes narrow slightly and she pulls herself up to her full height, then slouches into a seemingly relaxed pose, one hand on her hip.

ZOE to SLIGHT: "Chemical or no, you light that thing up in here, won't be me you'll have to answer to. Much as I support the idea of suppressing your "empathic abilities," you'll take 'em somewhere the rest o' the crew and passengers won't have to be subjected to the smell, or you'll wait 'til you're off this boat to light up. Should be in the Valley in less'n an hour."

ZOE crosses her arms over her chest and waits.

End Move.

OOC: Thanks for the opening, guys!

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

GEEZER

Sunday, February 22, 2004 12:06 AM

Thorne's move:

LOCATION - CARGO BAY or CATWALKS

[Thorne smiles at ZOE's tirade, and turns back to SLIGHT]

THORNE:"A ship? No, not right at hand. What I have is resources, information, contacts, and friends. For the moment I have a place you can stay that's off this ship. I can't help but notice that although you've been the model of tact and decorum, your delicate behavior has somehow managed to piss off at least half the folks on board. I think you'd agree that in this instance absence would make the heart grow fonder.

If you're up for about a ten mile walk, there's a little hidey-hole of mine right outside the Valley. Plenty of anything you'd need for a little vacation, and wheeled transport if you need to move. Open your mind a second and let me give you a map."

[THORNE and SLIGHT lock eyes in concentration, for just a moment.]

THORNE:"Got it? Good. There's a ruined cabin there. Go in, stand in front of the fireplace and say 'Open Says Me, Nyuck Nyuck Nyuck'. You'll see the entrance as it opens. Right inside the door's a manual that'll tell you how everything works.

While you're there, I'll talk to some folks about that ship, what you can do with it,and maybe somewhere you can keep it, and the kids you rescue. I'll wave you in about a week, and we can get down to the details. Sound OK to you so far?"

EOM

"Keep the Shiny side up"

RAVENWHYTEWING

Sunday, February 22, 2004 4:35 AM

Slight holds up his hands at Zoey's assualt. "Sorry. Didn't figure you'd like me prying into your mind on accident. I hate to point it out, but fantasies about your husband pop up frequently. So I apologive if I find it unsettling."
Slight glares at Thorne.
"I can't help but notice that although you've been the model of tact and decorum, your delicate behavior has somehow managed to piss off at least half the folks on board. I think you'd agree that in this instance absence would make the heart grow fonder."
Slight snorts. "I would have expected the border-hoppers to be pissed at me. Sha Nu would be hard pressed to be more hated then me." Slight holds his hands up at Thornes offer to give him the map. "Trust me, I already saw the cave through your eyes. So I've got it. But I'm thinking I might jump out just about a minute after we hit atmo. I've jumped out of plenty of my ships in 'the line of duty,'" a pained look crosses Slights face, "and trust me, I've got all the tricks of the trade under this coat, so I'll survive. But you're right. I don't think I'd get a fond farewell. In fact, I should probably keep to myself once we're on the way. But I think I should find the doctor and discuss the stick before I do."
Slight turns without waiting for response, pocketing his smokes.

Everyone Dies. Someone's carrying a bullet for you, doesn't even know it. The trick is, to die of old age before he finds you.

RAVENWHYTEWING

Sunday, February 22, 2004 4:35 AM

Slight holds up his hands at Zoey's assualt. "Sorry. Didn't figure you'd like me prying into your mind on accident. I hate to point it out, but fantasies about your husband pop up frequently. So I apologive if I find it unsettling."
Slight glares at Thorne.
"I can't help but notice that although you've been the model of tact and decorum, your delicate behavior has somehow managed to piss off at least half the folks on board. I think you'd agree that in this instance absence would make the heart grow fonder."
Slight snorts. "I would have expected the border-hoppers to be pissed at me. Sha Nu would be hard pressed to be more hated then me." Slight holds his hands up at Thornes offer to give him the map. "Trust me, I already saw the cave through your eyes. So I've got it. But I'm thinking I might jump out just about a minute after we hit atmo. I've jumped out of plenty of my ships in 'the line of duty,'" a pained look crosses Slights face, "and trust me, I've got all the tricks of the trade under this coat, so I'll survive. But you're right. I don't think I'd get a fond farewell. In fact, I should probably keep to myself once we're on the way. But I think I should find the doctor and discuss the stick before I do."
Slight turns without waiting for response, pocketing his smokes.

Everyone Dies. Someone's carrying a bullet for you, doesn't even know it. The trick is, to die of old age before he finds you.

RAVENWHYTEWING

Sunday, February 22, 2004 4:35 AM

Slight holds up his hands at Zoey's assualt. "Sorry. Didn't figure you'd like me prying into your mind on accident. I hate to point it out, but fantasies about your husband pop up frequently. So I apologive if I find it unsettling."
Slight glares at Thorne.
"I can't help but notice that although you've been the model of tact and decorum, your delicate behavior has somehow managed to piss off at least half the folks on board. I think you'd agree that in this instance absence would make the heart grow fonder."
Slight snorts. "I would have expected the border-hoppers to be pissed at me. Sha Nu would be hard pressed to be more hated then me." Slight holds his hands up at Thornes offer to give him the map. "Trust me, I already saw the cave through your eyes. So I've got it. But I'm thinking I might jump out just about a minute after we hit atmo. I've jumped out of plenty of my ships in 'the line of duty,'" a pained look crosses Slights face, "and trust me, I've got all the tricks of the trade under this coat, so I'll survive. But you're right. I don't think I'd get a fond farewell. In fact, I should probably keep to myself once we're on the way. But I think I should find the doctor and discuss the stick before I do."
Slight turns without waiting for response, pocketing his smokes.

Everyone Dies. Someone's carrying a bullet for you, doesn't even know it. The trick is, to die of old age before he finds you.

RAVENWHYTEWING

Sunday, February 22, 2004 4:35 AM

Slight holds up his hands at Zoey's assualt. "Sorry. Didn't figure you'd like me prying into your mind on accident. I hate to point it out, but fantasies about your husband pop up frequently. So I apologive if I find it unsettling."
Slight glares at Thorne.
"I can't help but notice that although you've been the model of tact and decorum, your delicate behavior has somehow managed to piss off at least half the folks on board. I think you'd agree that in this instance absence would make the heart grow fonder."
Slight snorts. "I would have expected the border-hoppers to be pissed at me. Sha Nu would be hard pressed to be more hated then me." Slight holds his hands up at Thornes offer to give him the map. "Trust me, I already saw the cave through your eyes. So I've got it. But I'm thinking I might jump out just about a minute after we hit atmo. I've jumped out of plenty of my ships in 'the line of duty,'" a pained look crosses Slights face, "and trust me, I've got all the tricks of the trade under this coat, so I'll survive. But you're right. I don't think I'd get a fond farewell. In fact, I should probably keep to myself once we're on the way. But I think I should find the doctor and discuss the stick before I do."
Slight turns without waiting for response, pocketing his smokes.

Everyone Dies. Someone's carrying a bullet for you, doesn't even know it. The trick is, to die of old age before he finds you.

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