Life Onboard Serenity-Into the Black Part III

POSTED BY: SameErtia
UPDATED: Saturday, June 10, 2006 22:49
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DRPAIN

Friday, June 9, 2006 6:42 AM

I guess we can split the crew. Yeah that sounds like a good idea.

*Mal replies over the com to Pain*

Those crates are to stay onboard your uncle's ship dong ma?

*Pain clicks the com and replies*

Yes sir I guess I forgot what with being tired and all.

*Mal replies still in a frustrated state*

Uh huh I know. Get your butt back here and stow away whatever you've got that ain't legal.

*Pain clicks the com a final time and says before turning it off*

Yes sir Captain.

*Pain turns to his uncle and says*

Well I got to get back to my ship. I'd like to stay longer but my Captain's in sort of a bad mood.

*Bob smiles and says*

I understand Pain my boy I understand. Do you need any help gettin' findin' your way back?

*Pain shakes his head and says*

No uncle I'm fine but thanks for the offer.

*The two men hug each other as Pain leaves. Pain returns to Serenity's cargo bay after five minutes. He sees Ertia exit the #2 shuttle and smiles as she sees him. She returns his smile as he says*

So were you off to babe?

*She replies after giving him a hug*

I have to stow away some of my rather not legal stuff as in my laser pistol.

*Pain says as they head to the bunks*

Ah I see. Yeah I reckon I need to go do that too.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Friday, June 9, 2006 4:25 PM

Ertia wraps her laser pistol in a t-shirt and climbs into the ductwork, opening a heat shield plate and tucking it behind it, along with her forged paperwork.

"That aughta do." She crawls back out and turns to where Pain is sorting equipment that looks happily dangerous.

Mal's voice comes over the com. "Zoe, Jayne, come up to the bridge please."

"Guess we'll know soon enough what Mal's planning." Pain hands Ertia a small black case and she climbs back into the ductwork with it.

"Reckon so. Glad we had to clean these stupid ducts recently!"

DRPAIN

Friday, June 9, 2006 4:48 PM

*Pain looks down at his broken arm, glad he doesn't have to wear the sling anymore, and says as he hands Ertia another piece of illegal equipment through the duct*

Yeah me too.

*Ertia pops her head out of the duct and says*

You got anything else that needs to be stowed.

*Pain grins and says*

Oh I got somethin' I'd like to be stowin'.

*Ertia pops her head out, gives Pain a devilish grin and says*

I know you do Pain but that's going to have to wait a bit. Mal's still in a bitter mood and I reckon he wouldn't like it if we were screwing around instead of working.

*Pain helps Ertia down from the duct as Zoe and Jayne walk past them and enter the bridge. With his hands on her waist he says to Ertia*

So is there anymore illegal stuff we need to hide or was that it?

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Friday, June 9, 2006 8:02 PM

"Better check with Zoe, just in case." Ertia brushes the dust off her hands, and they are headed for the galley when Fly catches up to them.

"Never really noticed how much contraband I keep!" She laughs and Ertia agrees.

As they reach the galley, Mal, Zoe and Jayne exit the bridge, followed by Wash, looking none too happy.

Mal hits the com button, "Everybody not crawled into a hidy-hole or down with the flu to the galley please!"

"Zoe, anything else neeeds stashed?" Pain takes the opportunity to ask.

"Nope, think we got it all." She answers. She seems distracted, and is staying close to Wash.

"All right, crew. I need volunteers. Zoe's taking half the crew with Cameron's ship to unload that beef. Jayne's with her."

He glances around as he continues, "Anybody NOT interested in going with them, realize we've got a messy job on Beylix, could mean gunfire, bloodshed, and mayhem."

"That's kind of the usual, isn't it?" Wash quips from Zoe's side, and the crew snickers.

"Whats the pay difference, Cap?" JR asks the question on most everybody's mind.

"Provided you survive, it's the same either way." Mal shifts position, scanning the crew, "Those making the New Canaan delivery will meet back here with us in two days when we rendevoux with Cameron to return his goods."

A few of the others raise hands to join the New Canaan delivery.

"I think I'll be of more use here on Serenity." Ertia says confidently. "Not that I don't enjoy moving meat, you know..."

13

Friday, June 9, 2006 8:12 PM

"Beylix."

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13, First Mate of the 'Heart of Haven'
and Honorary Forsaken

BIGWOLF18

Friday, June 9, 2006 8:27 PM

wolf" bloodshed?, oh, i'll just get my shotgun ready."

DRPAIN

Friday, June 9, 2006 8:43 PM

*Pain had caught the hidden meaning of what Ertia said and smiled to himself. After hearing the rest of the crew make their decisions it was Pain's turn to speak up. With his mind made up he said*

I'm goin' with my uncle.

*At that Pain left for his bunk to pack some stuff. Ertia was suprised at his decision and deciced to follow him as he climbed down into his bunk. She said to him as he opened his foot locker*

Are you serious Pain? I'd of thought you'd stay.

*Pain looked up at Ertia and smiled. He walked over to her, placed his good hand on her waist and said*

I thought so too but I ain't of no use with one hand.

*Ertia smiled and said*

Oh I beg to differ. If you stay I'll show you just how good.

*Pain smiled as she pulled herself closer to him. He looked into her eyes and said*

As temptin' as that is I'm goin' to stick with my decision.

*Pain presses his finger to her lips and continues*

Now before you get all mad on me, hear me out. I'm only goin' to be gone for two days and when I get back I promise to show you just how much I'll have missed you. Now will you help me pack?

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Friday, June 9, 2006 8:52 PM

Ertia watches Pain for a moment, then helps him with the packing. She's surprised she feels so hurt at his decision not to stay with Serenity. Of course, how often did he get to see his uncle? "Yeah, I understand. How much time do you get to spend with family, after all?"

"Not much. Besides, someone's gotta watch Jayne's back." Pain tucks a pistol into a holster, and leans in to give her one more kiss. "Won't be but a couple days."

"I know." She manages a smile as she heaves his bag out of the bunk for him, then she winks, "Can I have your bunk while you're gone?"

DRPAIN

Friday, June 9, 2006 9:04 PM

*Pain smiles and says as they make their way out into the hallway*

Sure you can Ertia. I was just about to ask if'n you wanted it.

*Ertia smiles, gives him a kiss in the cheek and says*

Thanks Pain I'll definately make sure you get a suprise when you get back.

*Pain grins as they head to his uncle's ship, Pain's hand on her lower back, hers around his waist.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

SAMEERTIA

Saturday, June 10, 2006 2:10 AM

As they head through the cargo bay, Ertia wonders what Fly's decision will be, and can't help mentioning outloud, "Suppose Fly will be going with you, then?"

"Dunno, that's up to her." Pain stops suddenly and looks down at Ertia, "Ain't a problem, is it?"

It takes Ertia a moment to catch up to what he's thinking. "What? No! I'm not jealous or anything if that's what your thinking! I just don't want Kaylee and me to be the only women left around here!"

"What 'bout River and 'Nara?"

"River can't help with the chores, and Inara doesn't have to." Ertia grins up at him, "Actually, the thought of River helping with the cooking kind of scares me!"

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