Life Onboard Serenity-Into the Black Part III

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

Monday, June 5, 2006 9:14 PM

*They can't help but laugh again. After awhile they settle down. Pain runs his hand through her hair and says*

Are you comfy sleeping on the couch cause you can have my bunk if you want? Kaylee cleaned it up and replaced the vid screen.

*Ertia replied*

I'm fine with the couch but thanks for the offer. Perhaps when Fly is better we can share your bunk.

*She gives Pain another kiss and says*

I hope that's alright with you?

*Pain smiles, pulls her close to him and says*

It's shiny babe.

*He holds her for a bit then pulls away and says*

We'll have to continue this some other time. Right now I have to get back to the infirmary.

*Ertia smiles and says*

Ok Pain tell Fly I hope she gets better soon.

*Pain smiles and says as he heads out the door*

I will.

*Pain leaves the galley and heads down to the infirmary. Once there he sees Fly still sleeping in the exam chair and the doc sleeping in a chair in the corner. Pain smiles at the sleeping Fly, walks over to the counter, sits down on the floor, and falls asleep.*

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

13

Monday, June 5, 2006 9:42 PM

*13 walks into the infirmary to find three sleeping people, and the Bluemask. He stands in the doorway, arms folded, and smiles, teeth flashing.*

Such a perfect scene...the epitome of serenity...

*He chuckles to himself lightly, and scrapes up a seat.*

I forgot what sleeping was like...it doesn't seem...too....bad....*His head droops into his chest, and an easy snoring resounds through the infirmary.*

I wear the cheese, the cheese does not wear me.

This will not protect you now.

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

FLYWITHMECAPTN

Monday, June 5, 2006 10:55 PM

[next day] Sorry so long guys

*She wakes to find 13 standing with his head down in his chest. He appears to be sleeping and a low hum like noise sounding like a snore. Pain is on the floor and Simon in the chair, both asleep. She sits up and feels pretty good. She gazes over at Blue. Gets up and walks over to him being careful not to tangle her I.V. line. She whispers in his ear “Time to wake up sleepy head” He doesn’t move.*

*She rubs the top of Pains head who awoke when she went over to Blue.*

Pain: Hey, how do you feel?
Fly: Quite good actually *at that moment, Simon wakes and says.
Simon: Fly? How do you feel? Here, sit down, lemme take a look. *She sits on the table. He shines a light in her eyes and listens to her heart* You feel ok?
Fly: Feel real good Simon
Pain: Ertia and the rest were asking for you, wanna make sure you’re OK.
Fly: I feel great. I can’t wait to see them all. Feels like it’s been a while. *13 Makes his way over to her*
13: Fly? You really OK?
Fly: Yes 13 I am. *she looks in his eyes trying to find the boy she once knew. All she can see right now is the robot she shot* I am really fine
13: Good, cause see Fly, I didn’t mean you no harm
Fly: I know 13, I know.
*Pain walks over to make sure 13 doesn’t do anything to her again*
13: Don’t worry Pain, I won’t hurt her, I won’t *13 leaves the infirmary*
Simon: I think we can take out that I.V. line now. Just a pinch. *he places a band aide on the small puncture* Now Fly, I want you to take it easy for a couple of days. Your system may not be totally free of… *He stops looks at her then to Pain for an instant and back to her*
Pain: You wanna tell me what is going on and why you got so sick?
Fly: Yeah, just not right now.
Pain: Now is as good a time as any Fly.
Fly: Pain, I, uh,.. do you remember last night when I asked you if I could still be your right hand man and if you trusted me and to not think I was weak.
Pain: Yeah
Fly: Well just remember that when I tell you this. OK?
Pain: Fly, I’ve known you for 20 years, we have always been there for each other,,,what could you have done that you think would break our trust in each other?
Fly: I uh, just thought I could deal with all the happenings on my own, and well, then I couldn’t and then I didn’t want anyone to think ill of me and not think they could trust me and God I was hired on this boat Pain, by the captain, because I am good with guns and can handle myself pretty well if not better than any man in a firefight. I can’t have him thinking that I broke down…..God, don’t you see…..I’m not weak,,,,,I just needed a little help coping. Just a little help is all. I’ll be fine now, trust me I’m fine. The pills I asked Doc for did help and well I wanted off them and I knew, before I started taking them that there could be nasty withdrawal symptoms, and well, that is why I got sick. Widrawals. Please, please,,don’t tell anyone. *he puts his arm around her shoulder and says*
Pain: Just let me know next time what is going on. It’ll be ok….This is safe with me and the Doc. No let’s go see if we can muster up some breakfast, you must be hungry
*she kisses him on the cheek like she always does and says, “Thank you Pain. Thank you for always being here for me and well, staying here again last night. Means a lot to me, you know that. Our friendship means a lot to me”
Pain: Aww, ain’t nothing. *He lightly punches her in the arm. She laughs, jumps off the table gives a low “Owe” and pretends it hurts where he playfully punched her. Simon and Pain exchange glances that she will be ok and they leave for the galley*

"Don't forget to call him "Sir." He likes that."

SAMEERTIA

Monday, June 5, 2006 11:12 PM

Ertia wakes from a dream in which her computer keyboard keeps turning into cheese puffs to the smells of frying ham, baking biscuits and fresh brewed coffee.

She hears laughter and rolls over, pulling the blanket down. In the kitchen, River is laughing, and telling Book he's cooking all wrong, and he's teasing her back, demanding that she do the recipe calculations herself.

Fly and Pain come in, Pain grinning and Fly looking hesitant. Ertia sits up and brushes back her hair, tying it's tangles into a knot at the back of her neck.

"Fly! You're up!" She jumps up to the hug Fly, who returns it with surprising strength.

"Yeah. Yeah, I'm up." Fly answers with a smile, "Is that real coffee I smell?"

FLYWITHMECAPTN

Monday, June 5, 2006 11:18 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by SameErtia:
Fly! You're up!" She jumps up to the hug Fly, who returns it with surprising strength.
"Yeah. Yeah, I'm up." Fly answers with a smile, "Is that real coffee I smell?"

*She returns the hug to Ertia saying*
Thank you my friend, thank you. I feel real good.

*They release each other and arms still joined*
Let's get some of that coffee

"Don't forget to call him "Sir." He likes that."

DRPAIN

Monday, June 5, 2006 11:30 PM

*Pain speaks up, rubbing his still bandaged hand through his hair*

I don't know about the coffee being real, but that's some damn fine cookin' i'm smellin'.

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WWJD: What Would Jayne Do?

13

Monday, June 5, 2006 11:41 PM

*13 hunts through the ship, eyes plying secret hollows and hidden spaces. Finally, he locates what he's looking for..*

"13?" Kaylee says, slightly afraid. Ever since yesterday, she had been more and more scared of the robot.

"Can I borrow a plasma cutter, please?"

"Umm...sure. Yeah, I can do that." She tosses a spare cutter at him lightly, almost warning him to use it carefully.

"Now, I'll need your help with this. I'll extend the blades, and you cut."

"What?! What exactly are you planning?"

"I can't go on with these anymore. I just...I don't trust myself, that's all. Can you help me?"

"Sure, 13."

Half an Hour Later...

13 flexes his forearms apprehensively, still unused to the lack of blades. It's for the better, though. No telling what he could do if he lost control again, let alone what he could do to himself.

"Now, let's see about the eye.."

Kaylee moaned inwardly. Makeshift surgery on a robot wasn't exactly her strong-point.

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

13

Tuesday, June 6, 2006 12:24 AM

As Kaylee VERY carefully removes the iPistol (couldn't resist), 13 churns over old memories.

Zenith. Seems so long ago.

(I love you...)

(You couldn't...a machine is a machine...I could never feel the same for you, no matter your desire. Your place is here, this ship, this crew, not with me.)

These words are burned into his memory now, and every day he thinks of them, thinks of her...

"What is love?" He asks this to no-one in particular, but Kaylee answers. Tries to, anyway.

"Well...ummm...I guess it's..." She halts her work, head cocked. What was love? Sometimes she thought she knew, when she and Simon were by themselves, just talking. Other times.

"I see Pain and Ertia, and I see something strange in them. I think it's love, but...Is love just attraction? I mean, she finds him attractive, he to she, but I feel like it's more than that."

"What brought this on?" Kaylee asks queroulously (sp?), finally removing the pesky iPistol, and settling herself against the rusted wall. "No offense, but usually you're all 'angst this' and 'brood that.' Love ain't a topic of discussion with you, most times." She pauses, adding, "Any time, actually."

"Well, it started at Zenith, when Fly..." Kaylee's eyes are deep, curious, and warm. He suddenly feels uncomfortable under their helping gaze.

"You know what? I'm sure it's nothing. Just curious, you know? I mean.." Without finishing, the boy flees the engine room, leaving a bewildered Kaylee behind.

"Has he always been that weird?" She shakes her head, and continues her work.

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

FLYWITHMECAPTN

Tuesday, June 6, 2006 1:14 AM

*After she finishes with her breakfast she excuses herself from the table*

I'll do dish duty and cooking tomorrow ifn you all don't mind, I have something I need to do.

*With mouths full they all say in one way or another, OK, go rest fly see you in a bit. Jayne ducks as she walks by thinking she may hit him again*

OK, I will see you all lattah.

*As she makes her way to her bunk she practically runs right into 13*

Fly: 13! Just who I was looking for
13: Yeah Fly
Fly: Come with me I have something to show you and to talk with you about
13: OK
Fly: To my bunk *Still not fully trusting him she makes him walk in front of her. She opens her hatch and they both go in. She closes the hatch behind her. She notices his arms* 13, What did you do?
13: I uh, wanted to make myself more safe. More safe for yo...you know.
Fly: Sure 13.....*she walks over to her sink and there are two oblong plasic containers that look as though they are filled with something peach color. She puts on rubber gloves and removes what looks like sterilized towels. She calls him over to her and makes him sit on the floor.* 13, this is experimental skin. Skin that I have been cultivating it here in my bunk with Simons approval and guidance. This will help cover the scars on your arms and the ones on your face you'd like covered. Of course I can only do this with your approval. There are not guarantees but I would like you to try. Whaddah ya say? We could start with your chest if you like. That way no one would tell. And I can mend the wounds I inflicted on you.

*She moves her head in a downward position to look at him closer*

13?

"Don't forget to call him "Sir." He likes that."

13

Tuesday, June 6, 2006 1:19 AM

13 gulps loudly, single eye blinking with light and bewilderment.

"Uhhhhhhhh...yeah, I guess...we can...start there. Sure. Of course."

He runs a hand over his face, feeling the burnt, torn skin, and the slightly raised skin where the '13' is tattooed.

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

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