What would they do with ALOT of money?

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KASUO

Tuesday, February 10, 2004 6:02 PM

Mal: spend some on Serenity in the form of gear, repairs, possibly any upgrades that is recommended by Kaylee

Zoe: with Wash, for their potential family; also, a nice vacation

Wash: (see above); also, some more dinos to add to his set

Kaylee: a lot of fresh fruit, especially strawberries; definitely a present for Simon, and some replacements parts/upgrades for Serenity

Jayne: some more weapons, a big meal and the rest goes back home

Book: pay his fare for riding Serenity for the past months, donate the rest

Simon: medical supplies/devices, possibly clothing

River: art supplies and mystery meals

Inara: assuming she had a hand in helping them get this money (i.e. selling the Lassiter) she would most likely put most of it away for her retirement, the rest could possibly be used to buy something for Mal as a token of appreciation

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ADEPTUS

Tuesday, February 10, 2004 7:09 PM

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As far as Book is concerned, keep in mind that he is still a paying passenger, *not* part of the crew.

I dunno, I'd bet that taking up arms to rescue Mal from Niska probably earned him a spot on the crew. He also helped defend the Heart of Gold, and acted as pointman when dealing with the Fed in "The Message." I'd say that Book is as much a part of the crew as Simon and River. Inara is the only one I know of who's paying rent.

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GEEZER

Tuesday, February 10, 2004 8:06 PM

A whole lot of money would come their way right about the time that Simon found a way to greatly improve River's condition. But it would take a whole lot of money. Much discussion and pulling of hair would ensue. Everyone would finally agree, at about the time Kaylee fell ill and needed treatment that would take (you guessed it) a whole lot of money. Simon has to decide.

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LTNOWIS

Tuesday, February 10, 2004 8:07 PM

Ok, first of all, they definitely wouldn't give River any money. And do they cut Simon in on any paydays? As I recall, the deal is that he heals them all in exchange for a relatively secure home for him and River. They would only pay him if he helped with a job, like in Ariel, where he was paid with a trip to the nueral imager.

DRAKON

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 11:45 AM

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Originally posted by LtNOWIS:
Ok, first of all, they definitely wouldn't give River any money. And do they cut Simon in on any paydays? As I recall, the deal is that he heals them all in exchange for a relatively secure home for him and River. They would only pay him if he helped with a job, like in Ariel, where he was paid with a trip to the nueral imager.

Not at all sure how shares are divvied up. But if Simon is performing medical services, he gets a cut. Also since he plans jobs from time to time, he gets a cut there as well.

I think it has more to do with how Mal sees his crew. And he sees them, including Simon and Inara as his crew, his responsibility. I think Mal's loyalty would prevent him from stiffing Simon.

Inara is too intent on keeping their relationship business like to be part of the crew. That would make it all the more akward if Mal tried to pay her.

River, well, River is crew, but she's not quite right. So IF she is paid as part of the crew, then I would assume Simon gets her cut.

Book is another odd one. He is obviously crew, and has shown his mettle time and time again. But he's also a shepard and a passenger. So I have no idea.

"Wash, where is my damn spaceship?"

STEVE580

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 6:24 PM

I think it's just Zoe, Wash, Jayne, Kaylee, and Mal that get money when a job is done. As someone mentioned, Simon's payment for doctering is room & board for two; I'd say that's a fair trade, for both parties. Inara, of course, has to pay Mal for the use of the shuttle, and being ferried from planet to planet.

As for Book, I was always a bit confused about his situation. Does he still pay Mal for food and his room? It's just a small room that he uses; probably wouldn't get much use, even if he wasn't there. Assuming, of course, that there are more than three passenger rooms - which it's generally agreed there are. Book doesn't seem to help with the jobs very often; but I ssume he does stuff around the ship; we know he cooks, for instance. Given the nature of his charactor, I would assume he does things like clean up around the boat, or wash the dishes, or what not. I'm sure he feels he needs to earn his keep.

I doubt he pays, though; he seemed to hardly be able to afford his innitial passage on Serenity.
-Steve

STATIC

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 6:59 PM

Okay. . .I'm thinking for the sake of continuity, Book MUST get SOME sort of 'cut' or 'allowance' or something from Mal, because in "War Stories" when Zoe is collecting money from everyone in an attempt to buy back Mal and Wash, Book pulls his wallet out of his pocket, opens it and hands Zoe a wad of cash.

NOW, you say, "Maybe that was the little bit of cash that he mentioned in 'Serenity'"

Well. . .perhaps. But I'm more inclined to believe that the 'fares' were collected up front from everyone. . .probably before Mal returned to the ship from his meeting with Badger in 'Serenity'. . .and Book already said he had a LITTLE cash, and bartered with the fresh fruits and veggies from his garden in the Abbey.

I think that Simon and River get a COLLECTIVE cut. Mal certainly seems like the type that once you're on his crew, you're on his crew, which means you get treated like everyone else. Jayne gets 10%, I'm not sure if Simon and Book would get the same cut, given that they don't jump onto speeding trains and the like, but if it were ME. . .my attitude is, you're crew. . .you do chores (we know Simon and Book do their share of chores), and you get some cash from each job.

Just a thought.

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STATIC

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 7:00 PM

gorram double-posts

VENA

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 7:17 PM

Good. All ery good ideas.

Just one that I have a problem with. Mal would not spend a lot, or any, cash on geting Serenity spiffied up. For one reason I say this: It is still a smugglers ship.

To smuggle or commit acts that one would prefer to have go unnoticed you need a ship that will go unnoticed. That means a chipped paint job, little grime, just enough so that nothing really stands out. Which would you prefer? Firefly that looks her age, nothing really remarkable, or HEY look at the shiny looking ship that reeks of extra cash! Not so much with the incognito.
Same goes for the inside. If they are just a little ol’ transport, just getting by, pay no attention to harmless little fish us-- they will not have a decked out top o’ the line spiffiness.

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STATIC

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 7:54 PM

Gooooooooooood point...

I wish that had occurred to me. . .

It's the exact same reason why I NEVER get busted for speeding, and my roommate always does.

I drive a navy-blue, 1994 Toyota Corrola.

He drives a red 2003 mustang convertible GT.

(incidentally, I make WAY more money than he does. Who's got more sense?)

VERY good point, Vena.

So I guess he'll just blow the whole wad on new suspenders, maybe some fencing lessons, and a boatload of parts so he's never got to send everyone away, get shot, shoot himself up with adrenaline (or was it atropine?) and nearly die from blood loss.

I mean. . .stuff like that is fun ONCE. . .but it gets old.

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