VFF The Book continues 4
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Abbey is feeling happy. The fight at the bar before had actually lightened her mood and worked out some of the stress that had been plaguing her lately. She didn’t want to make it a habit, but it really worked.
She looks around her room and sees that she still has a bit of a mess to clean up. She does it, humming contently as she goes. She makes a list of the items she needs to buy to replace or restock. She makes a mental note to ask the Captain where the next stop might be some she can place an order. When she is done cleaning, she steps out onto the catwalk and looks down. Spots and Wash are enjoying a game of b-ball down in the cargo bay.
Abbey *to herself*: A good work out… What a great idea!
She heads back into her shuttle, changes into a pair of black shorts, a tank shirt and running shoes. She stretches, exits her shuttle and starts her workout. She jogs across the top catwalk to the far side of the bay, down all the stairs, across the bottom catwalk (doesn’t go on cargo bay floor – she doesn’t want to disrupt the game) and back up the stairs to where she started. She keeps doing this, making laps. The burn in her legs and arms feels good and her mind wanders…
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Originally posted by abbeygirl:
Mobbex: Wonder how the boss is going to react when he finds out about the fight.
abbey: Why should he care?
*Mobbex shoots her a ‘You-can’t-be-that-oblivious’ look. abbey smiles slightly at the thought that Colt could be concerned.*
Colt. Would he really be concerned?
He is the most infuriating man. They fight way too much. They have from just about he time she came on board. He was quite annoying at the beginning, but as time went on, the fighting was almost… fun. Abbey shakes her head a bit. She decides she must be crazy.
That’s all they did was fight. Knock down, drag out fights. She was surprised that they hadn’t actually come to blows. Well, he did forcefully carry her kicking and wheezing to the infirmary. But when did it change?
She searched her mind before it comes to her. The kidnapping. That’s when it changed. The night they fell asleep at the whore house. She had actually slept better that night than she had in years. She had felt… safe. And then there was the night by the abandoned well. He was so thoughtful. He was just wonderful. It was because of him that Oram wasn’t making funeral arrangements.
Then his behavior had changed. He became so insulting, thinking that she’d do things that she would never do, but the attitude behind them was different. Could Grayson had been right? That Colt was… he was… jealous?
Then he kissed her. The first time was an accident – or was it? But it was nice. It was guarded, but really nice. It was really uncomfortable afterwards, not knowing how to act. She wonders if he felt that way too.
Then they had kissed again. That too was guarded at first, but then it wasn’t. It was more. There was depth there. Was she imagining it? It had been a long time since she had felt that way. A long time.
But he had made a point to tell her that those kisses were not an accident. Where is this going?
She keeps running and keeps thinking about him.
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(I've magically appeared! Yay, random post...)
*Brit sees Wash bring a kitten on board and then leave it in a small box when she goes to play b-ball with Spots. Her eyes focus on it as the kitten's do the same*
Don't look at me like that.
*The kitten continues to stare. Brit seems to become irritated*
Are you here to catch those inferior rodents? I really don't think that's a good idea. If they can eat humans they can eat kittens too.
*She picks up the kitten and holds it*
Don't worry, little one. I will protect you.
*Brit strokes the kitten as she sits on the floor peacefully*
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"You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with until you understand who's in ruttin' command here!" - Jayne Cobb (Firefly)
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Quote:
Originally posted by Oram:
Well, if I'm not back in 3hrs just know that Abbey and Colt will both kill you for letting poor little ‘ol me go off into the big bad world with out their hired muscle to keep the bad men away.
Mobbex purposely avoids eye contact as she speaks, and scowls at her back when she steps away.
Colt and Abbey can kiss my...
Then, as she is withdrawing from sight...
Mobbex: Aw, hell... *picks himself up and starts walking behind her*
His lengthy stride enables him to catch up to the diminutive doctor in less than a minute.
Oram: *turns to him as he closes in, a sneering smile on her face* Change of heart?
Mobbex, with a distinct stiffness in his speech: 'Crossed my mind that I could use a drink is all.
'Girl's a honkin' burr under my saddle, but she's still the doc. 'Better off with a catty
of a doc about than no doc at all.
Brit: Steadfast stares and yet he's but a sheep amongst lions. What exactly am I? Oh, wait, that's right... I'm insane...
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**huffing and puffing**
Well Wash that game is a lot easer with out the broken arm **taping his cast**
Wash: well you still play a good game
yeah but Oram will kill me... you have a name for the cat yet?
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No I Figured I would let brit name it she seemed to get along with her and the bob cat seems happy with her.
****stands up all sweaty and breathing hard*********
Just wait till the capt see her. lol
I am a leaf on the wind
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*Stan listens to Colt's story. Very interested in such an anecdotal, exciting tale of misadventure. After Colt finishes and asks him to relieve Sky he nods quickly and without a word heads up to relay the captains message to his first mate. As he walks among the short scrub trees and dry brush he thinks over his own situation here, with this crew, playing at crime and business.*
Stan: "I wonder what my folks would think of me now? Working with criminals? ..they don't seem like bad people.. for the most part. At least I'm doing honest work... if you can call aiding criminals honest."
*He walks for a couple minutes. Heading in the direction Sky had gone. Figuring it more likely she'll see him before he could ever find her. After a minute or more he begins to wonder if she just let him walk on past her, or if he went in the wrong direction from the get go.*
Stan: "My life as a criminal may very well be a short one... where is she?"
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"True glory consists of doing what deserves to be written, and writing what deserves to be read" Gaius Plinius Secundus
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After she finishes her workout, she cleans up. She styles her hair long and straight and expertly applies her make-up. She dons a pair a red pants and a white shirt. She looks at it in the mirror and decides against it. Next, she tries a form fitting purple dress. Too dressy. She casts it aside. Lastly she decides on a simple, short black suede skirt with a ruffle trimmed burgundy sweater. She finishes it off with mid-calf, heeled black boots. She looks in the mirror and feels confident.
Abbey *to herself*: I wonder if Colt would like this outfit?
Abbey feels silly. Why is she worrying? It’s not like they have even gone on a date. It was just kissing. She smiles. It was good kissing. She decides that one of these days she will ask him what was going on… Or maybe she should wait?
She puts the thought out of her mind and wanders off to the galley for a snack, grabbing some tea and a book as she goes.
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*Not a half second after Stan ponders his fate he hears a snap behind him and to the left. Shortly followed by a voice.*
Sky: "Stan? What, did the captain think I couldn't do this by myself?"
*Stan starts suddenly the turns around.*
Stan: "What? No he just told me he wanted you down there with him for the deal. Trusts you more than me for this sort of thing, ofcourse."
Sky: "Hah, yeah well you don't know how well we really do work together."
Stan: "You mean the Bellerophon job?"
Sky: "You know about that?"
Stan: "Colt just told me the story."
Sky: "Yeah I bet he did, his side anyway."
Stan: "He said he wants you down there with him before Patience gets here. Tell me your side sometime if you like."
*Sky passes him without another word. Stan heads over to the ridge line where he assumes she was watching from and kneels down behind a boulder to watch the deal.*
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"True glory consists of doing what deserves to be written, and writing what deserves to be read" Gaius Plinius Secundus
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*Sky still looks pissed when she arrives.*
You keep scowling like that your gonna scare off our customer.
*She ignores me. I know what she wants. Guess I should give it to her*
I'm sorry. I know what you’re making it sound like you’re looking after you but we both know your looking after me. And...that’s why I need you here. I didn't invite you, just because you were working for Mallory. You the closest thing to family I got Sky. I thought about asking you when I had the other boat, but I was still pissed at you and wouldn't swallow my pride. When I got this second chance I didn’t want to make the same mistake.
*She kicks the dirt in front of her still trying to be mad at me.*
Sky: So you going to listen to me about this Abbey business?
Prob'ly not. *smiling*
Sky: Didn’t think so.
That a deal breaker?
Sky: I tried to warn you. Now I can watch twist in the wind with a clear conscience. *She smiles back*
*We hear the sound of heavy haulers coming our direction. It's Patience. Three big haulers pull up and 20 men crawl out and form up around her.*
Sky: You’re wrong about this plan of yours, we won’t have to worry about it.
Patience: Captain Colt *looking at the load on the mule* That sure don't look like all my lumber.
Its close by. You got my money.
*She tosses me a bag of coin. I fling it Sky to count, watching Patience the whole time. Her man comes over and inspects the load. He nods and moves back *
Sky: All here. *tossing the bag back*
Patience: Well if you'll tell me the location, Captain, I guess we're done here.
Well not quite. I've heard rumors bout some dealing with you that went bad. So here is how this is going to go down. You’re going to send 2 of these haulers and most of these men north of here. You can radio them the position once were gone. You do that and my sniper will keep his gun trained right on your head until we're well clear of here.
Patience: You mean that sniper?
*I turn to see Stan being lead in at gun point.*
Patience: Captain Colt, I've dealt with some real peckerwoods in my time, but you just moved to the top of the list. This is my moon boy. I make the rules.
*Sky give me her "Your a jackass" look.*
*I raise my hands slowly over my head and trigger the detonator in my hand. The explosion goes off near one of the haulers. Everyone dives for cover except Sky and I. When Patience looks up she sees me over her, pistol trained at her head and second det trigger in my hand.*
This is disappointing. I'd hoped we could do business again. That was just the diversion trigger. This one is rigged to my mule, your load and two more charges planted right under your men. Now this is your moon and you make the rules. So do I blow us all to hell or are you going to take your lumber and let us be on our way.
*She looks like she’s considering the blow us all to hell option but she says we can go. We load a shaken Stan into the mule and watch as her men unload the mule.*
*Once in the mule I look to Sky: Told you it would work.
*I toss the trigger into the back of the mule. Stan closes his eyes as it hits the floor right on the trigger*
Stan *Shocked*: You were bluffing?
Course. Explosives are expensive. Can’t afford that.
*Stan lets out a sigh and slides down in his seat*
*We arrive back at the Book and stow the Mule. Sky and I are heading through the galley laughing*
Did you see the look on his face?
Sky: Yeah I thought he was going to jump out of the mule.
Looked like he was about...*I come to a dead stop as I see Abbey sitting at the table. She looks amazing.*
Sky *Patting me on the shoulder* I'll go tell Wash to prep the ship.
* To Abbey: Hi. You look a...I a...you made tea?
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*abbey sits in the galley’s common seating area reading her book. She sips the tea she has made herself. She looks up briefly to see Colt and Sky come into the room laughing a bit about their caper. She tunes out their conversation and continues thinking. She wonders if he has the same questions about their strange relationship? Or whether he has regretting their last kiss.*
Colt: Hi. You look a...I a...you made tea. *He nervously gets a cup and pours himself some*
abbey *brought out of her thoughts*: Hmm?
Colt: Did you make this?
abbey: Yes. I just got it recently. Hadn’t tried it yet. I like it.
Colt *tastes some of the tea*: Me too. I’m not a huge tea drinker, but this is good.
abbey: It’s a special blend. *she concentrates on her book again as he comes over.*
Colt: Got something on your mind?
abbey: Hmm?
Colt *looking at her suspiciously and he walks even closer to her*: You have something on your mind? Something you’d like to talk about?
abbey: No. Why do you ask?
Colt *reaching down and taking the book from her. He turns it over*: Your book is upside down.
abbey colors in embarrassment. She stands up quickly and finds herself not more than a foot apart from him. She takes the book out of his hand.
abbey: I’m… just… um… tired. I’m tired.
Colt: Are you sure. You feeling OK? *He reaches up and feels her forehead. Her stomach flip-flops. She decides it is now or never.*
abbey *tentatively, looks at the floor*: I have something to ask you, Captain…
Colt: Ask away. *abbey looks around to see if anyone is nearby. Colt smiles slightly.* Should I be nervous?
abbey *getting more nervous by the second*: Ummm… I wanted… to know… *she stops* Never mind. It’s silly.
*Colt looks at her, becoming more puzzled by the moment.*
Colt: It’s obviously weighing on your mind. Just come out with it.
abbey: Well, the other… day. In my… shuttle…*Colt has a will-you-get-to-the-point look on his face. She looks up into his eyes.* Aw, Hell!
abbey drops the book onto the floor, reaches her arms up around his neck and plants a lingering kiss on him. He is surprised at first and doesn’t react. She takes a step back, obviously embarrassed.
abbey *eyes dropping to the floor*: Oh… Well… Sorry…
*She starts to move away from him, but his hand reaches out and wraps around her waist. He pulls her close to him and kisses her back. Her arms return to their grip round his neck and their kisses deepen.*
*Suddenly they hear someone starting to come down from the bridge. Before they arrive, abbey pulls back and looks at Colt. She motions at his face.*
abbey: Lipstick.
*She bolts down a different hallway before anyone sees her. Colt just stands there for a split second before her comment registers and then quickly wipes her lipstick from his mouth.*
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