River's Age??

POSTED BY: Shadesiren
UPDATED: Sunday, June 13, 2004 15:10
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Some rich men's sons have extended their education in such circumstances, towards the greater good no doubt

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To the contrary, it appears to me that Simon actually accelerated his schooling, being that he was so gifted. Kaylee's remark that he looked young for a doctor suggests that he could have gotten out 2,3,..5? years ahead of what was standard for his age ?

If I missed the true meaning of your post, then never mind

" They don't like it when you shoot at 'em. I worked that out myself. "

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I think he was noticing the strange coincidence that back in the days of the draft, the sons of wealthy men somehow managed to find convenient conflicts that prevented them from having to go away to war. . .for instance an extended commitment to higher education.

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"Wash. . .we got some local color happening. A grand entrance would not go amiss."

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Static wrote:
Saturday, June 12, 2004 05:03
I think he was noticing the strange coincidence that back in the days of the draft, the sons of wealthy men somehow managed to find convenient conflicts that prevented them from having to go away to war. . .for instance an extended commitment to higher education.

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Ahh..I see now. Kinda figured that, but wasn't sure, since we're not sure there WAS ( will be ? ) a draft in the Firefly 'verse. Either way, Simon certainly wasn't some dead beat who simply "enrolled" in school to avoid any service. My guess is that he was too young anyways.

" They don't like it when you shoot at 'em. I worked that out myself. "

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Originally posted by AURaptor:
My guess is that he was too young anyways.

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I'm sure you're correct. There would be an interesting back-story about Simon's mentor(s) in Trauma Surgery, who presumably had the war-injury experience and may have given him a proficiency with weapon inflicted damage.

OT: has anyone other than Zoid opined on Wash's War?

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Originally posted by Blinker:
I just want to know what colour her hair is.

Some draw it brown, others black, others red...

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It's a very dark chocolate color.

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