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Post by The Jester Of Tortuga on Mar 2, 2019 1:49:23 GMT -8
"She should be fine. It was lucky we found you. And while I've been patching her up, Kaylee's been working on your ship. She'll have her flying again in no time. Kaylee is...well, she's very good with fixing broken things."
Jeb let go of the now beaming Doctor's hand.
"Well Mr. Tam it seems I am in need to offer you more thanks than I could ever give. I'll watch over Miss Whitewater if there is anything you need to go do and should Miss Kaylee require a hand with our ship let me know or maybe you can go and offer a hand or two."
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Post by Lady Lee-o on Mar 3, 2019 20:39:51 GMT -8
"Thank you. High praise, indeed, coming from one of Madrassa's prized pupils. You were still fondly spoken of well after your departure." Madison shared a laugh, shaking her head.
"If only she gave me such praise while under her employ. I still take on clients, still keep in all the inner circles. It helps us greatly to fly under the alliance's radar. Which as not been easy, especially when working as a double agent for independence." She worked hard to keep her real status unknown, smuggling supplies, taking out key members of the Alliance. "I learned much from Madrassa," She grinned.
When Inara talked about the Serenity crew, she could see Inara just light up. It was the look she gave for her own and it made her very happy, "They are lucky to have you."
"So many years have passed but you remain just as beautiful and radiant. The path you chose agrees with you." Flatter would get Inara everywhere but the best part, she knew the woman meant it. "How is your injured crew member?" Madison kept her face even as she spoke about Sally.
"In good hands, I believe she will make a full recovery. Thanks to your Doctor, he is very skilled." She looked over towards the infirmary, taking in the way the doctor held himself. "He worked for the alliance, I can tell by the way he works and the way he holds himself. Lucky for us," Madison had no fears, this crew could be trusted- She was sure of it.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Mar 8, 2019 11:34:47 GMT -8
"Well Mr. Tam it seems I am in need to offer you more thanks than I could ever give. I'll watch over Miss Whitewater if there is anything you need to go do and should Miss Kaylee require a hand with our ship let me know or maybe you can go and offer a hand or two."
Simon nodded in agreement. "No more bar fights for a while, okay? Doctor's orders," he stated, with a pointed look at Sally still resting on the table. He then proceeded out of the infirmary to those waiting outside. Giving a neutral and factual status update to family and friends outside the operating rooms, not wanting to build up their hopes or tear them down, as he'd done countless times while he worked at the hospital. A lifetime ago.
"He worked for the alliance, I can tell by the way he works and the way he holds himself. Lucky for us."
Simon hesitantly approached Inara and her friend, reluctant to disrupt their reunion. "I hope you won't hold that against me," he interjected. "There is no love lost between me and the Alliance. Grateful as I may be for the education they provided."
He glanced at Inara, seeking her approval to take Madison's attention away for a moment. "Captain, I was able to stitch up and bandage the leg wound. The transfusion I'm giving her now should resolve the blood loss. If she continues to improve and her vitals stabilize, I'll proceed with antibiotics to prevent any infections," he explained. "But she's not out of the woods yet. I'd like to keep her close for observation. If Inara can convince you and your shipmates to stay here on Serenity...."
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Mar 23, 2019 11:14:35 GMT -8
"In good hands, I believe she will make a full recovery. Thanks to your Doctor, he is very skilled."
"There's no better than our Simon," she said with confidence and affection.
"He worked for the alliance, I can tell by the way he works and the way he holds himself. Lucky for us,"
"I hope you won't hold that against me," "There is no love lost between me and the Alliance. Grateful as I may be for the education they provided."
Inara answered his wordless request for Madison's attention with a nod and released Madison's hands. She listened intently to Simon's update on the patient.
"...If Inara can convince you and your shipmates to stay here on Serenity...."
"Oh, I insist you all stay." Inara looked toward the infirmary where Mal was tucked away, her gaze lingering a fraction longer than it needed to, something only a well trained person might pick up on. Inara knew whether Madison and her crew could stay onboard was Mal's final say. She doubted he'd send them off but even if he did, she'd invite them to stay in her shuttle. He had no say there. "I would be happy to host you and your crew." She'd reassure Mal that she would take on hosting responsibility and that their own crew's mission wouldn't be hindered.
In fact, it dawned on her that perhaps the new arrivals could benefit the mission. Inara addressed Madison again. "Relax and make yourself at home," she said with a graceful gesture toward the couch. "When things have settled here, we can have proper introductions over tea."
Inara started to head toward the spare dorm and paused beside Simon. She placed a hand on Simon's arm and asked quietly, "Would you mind entertaining our guests, just for a moment? I want to have a quick word with the Captain."
Knowing she was leaving them in good hands, Inara continued, pausing at the infirmary doorway. She gave a quick "Hello" greeting to Madison's crew accompanied with a warm smile before turning her attention to the Captain. "Mal, could I have a word?" she requested politely before heading for a private place.
***Inara exits to Spare Passenger Dorm***
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Post by Lady Lee-o on Mar 28, 2019 20:05:07 GMT -8
"There's no better than our Simon," They way this crew talked about each other, it was refreshing. It was nice to see so many different people sharing a single space.
"I hope you won't hold that against me," "There is no love lost between me and the Alliance. Grateful as I may be for the education they provided." Madison placed a loving hand on Simon's arm and gave him a friendly squeeze.
"I have no ill will towards you, your care has brought our Sally back to us." Sally, Jeb, and Madison were one single unit. It was something Madison never thought would happen. She couldn't imagine being without either of them, it wouldn't feel right. "Tell me, how is she?"
"Captain, I was able to stitch up and bandage the leg wound. The transfusion I'm giving her now should resolve the blood loss. If she continues to improve and her vitals stabilize, I'll proceed with antibiotics to prevent any infections, but she's not out of the woods yet. I'd like to keep her close for observation. If Inara can convince you and your shipmates to stay here on Serenity...." Madison was about to reply when Inara spoke, Madison smiled.
"Oh, I insist you all stay. I would be happy to host you and your crew. Relax and make yourself at home," she said with a graceful gesture toward the couch. "When things have settled here, we can have proper introductions over tea."
"I shall count the moments, Mei-Mei." When Inara excused herself she turned back to Simon, "and yes as long as the captain gives his blessing, I don't see it being an issue. I would like Sally to have the best chance and I do believe she will find that here with you."
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Post by Lady Lee-o on Mar 28, 2019 20:13:50 GMT -8
Sally was in and out of it but she could hear bits and pieces of conversation. She was already feeling better but her eyes caught sigh of a man in the corner of the room, watching her. She blinked a few times, trying to clear her eyes but before long he was up and gone.
"swear I'm seeing things," Sally cleared her throat and looked over at Jeb, he was closer and she could make him out better under the harsh light. "Well hey good lookin', you hanging in there?" Jeb worried but he was more stoic about it, where Madison had trouble hiding it- at least in front of them. It was like she forgot all her companion training.
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Post by Lady Lee-o on Mar 28, 2019 20:18:45 GMT -8
[Temp played by Lee-o]
The other conversations that happened around him, he was able to decipher them all. Inara and Madison were having companion speak, Wash and Zoe were chatting about the future of their plan. Jayne was hovering on the stares being surprisingly silent. Simon and Jebediah were in conversation before Simon excused himself. He was about to get up and go see Sally when Inara moved to him, "Mal, could I have a word?" Mal stood up and followed Inara.
***Mal exits to Spare Passenger Dorm***
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Post by The Jester Of Tortuga on Apr 29, 2019 2:33:16 GMT -8
"Well hey good lookin', you hanging in there?"
Well it appears Sally is going to be just fine. Jeb let out a slight sigh in relief as she seemed to be back to her good ole self now that she was coming too. They just needed to wait on her leg to heal.
"I could be doing better, I mean I just spent all those credits on your replacement and I dont think they will give me a refund."
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Post by Lady Lee-o on Apr 29, 2019 19:05:25 GMT -8
"I could be doing better, I mean I just spent all those credits on your replacement and I dont think they will give me a refund." Sally chuckled and weakly hit his arm.
"Oh funny man, good to see you kept that sense of humor." Sally was mighty glad these people came to her rescue, they were all goners. She had to talk to Madison and Jebediah about learning some basics ship maintenance. "So, what happened again? I vaguely remembered something about fire?"
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Post by The Jester Of Tortuga on May 4, 2019 23:51:54 GMT -8
"Oh funny man, good to see you kept that sense of humor.""So, what happened again? I vaguely remembered something about fire?"
"Funny, charming, good looking and one hell of a voice, we all have our crosses to bear. Honestly? I couldn't tell you. Engine just decided to go against us, there was a fire did what I could, lost a shirt in the process. We lost life support. Then when all hope was gone this ship came across us and apparently ya'll have some history. Oh and your leg is on the mind, but I guess you figured that part out."
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Post by Lady Lee-o on May 5, 2019 6:26:43 GMT -8
"Funny, charming, good looking and one hell of a voice, we all have our crosses to bear. Honestly? I couldn't tell you. Engine just decided to go against us, there was a fire did what I could, lost a shirt in the process. We lost life support. Then when all hope was gone this ship came across us and apparently ya'll have some history. Oh and your leg is on the mind, but I guess you figured that part out." That ship was a death trap at times but it was home and Sally couldn't wait to get back on. She had a lot of repairs to do.
"Oh so charming," Sally chuckled and kept hold of his hand, "You two need to learn a few basic's, can't be the only fixer, hrm?" She pulled him closer and kissed him, "Guess we owe these people a great deal." She looked down at her leg and sighed, it was the reminder of everything she lost.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on May 6, 2019 16:42:20 GMT -8
"Would you mind entertaining our guests, just for a moment? I want to have a quick word with the Captain."
"I shall count the moments, Mei-Mei. And yes as long as the captain gives his blessing, I don't see it being an issue. I would like Sally to have the best chance and I do believe she will find that here with you."
"It would be my pleasure," Simon agreed, as Inara exited to confer with the captain. "And I appreciate your faith in me, Captain. The kindness of strangers is something not often found this far out. This crew tends to exchange bullets more often than words."
He gallantly offered his arm to Madison and gestured toward the stairs. "Please, let me see you to the galley. I imagine you and your crewmate are in need of food and water. Might as well see to your own health while Sally is resting."
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Post by Lady Lee-o on May 29, 2019 19:21:04 GMT -8
"And I appreciate your faith in me, Captain. The kindness of strangers is something not often found this far out. This crew tends to exchange bullets more often than words." Madison nodded her head at Simon's words.
"Your crew has been nothing but hospitable towards us. It eases the mind and heart to know their are still good people out here. Many dangers out here in the black and we've had our fair share of run ins with them." When his arm was offered she took it gladly.
"Please, let me see you to the galley. I imagine you and your crewmate are in need of food and water. Might as well see to your own health while Sally is resting."
"Thank you, we could use a bit in our stomachs. Not sure if Jebediah will leave Sally's side but we shall see." She leaned into the doorway and smiled, "Jebediah, care to join us in the galley for some food?"
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Post by The Jester Of Tortuga on Jun 7, 2019 2:45:10 GMT -8
"Jebediah, care to join us in the galley for some food?"
"I'm sure Sally could use the rest, besides I think we could do with some space as she keeps flirttin' on me now which is doing my ego no good. 'Sides I could use a stretch."
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Post by Lady Lee-o on Jul 6, 2019 20:41:49 GMT -8
"Jebediah, care to join us in the galley for some food?" Sally gave Madison a wink as she peered in.
"I'm sure Sally could use the rest, besides I think we could do with some space as she keeps flirttin' on me now which is doing my ego no good. 'Sides I could use a stretch." Sally chuckled and gave Jeb a poke in the behind.
"he's right, he is a mighty distraction."
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Aug 24, 2019 14:20:03 GMT -8
About a half hour passes.
During that time, Dex Wilde returned on the Shadowheart away shuttle to reconnect with his crewmates aboard the Serenity and Mal calls for everyone to collect in the Dining Area for a meeting with Dex volunteering to collect Wendy and River for the meeting.
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Post by Lady Lee-o on Apr 26, 2020 9:40:26 GMT -8
Sally expected to feel shoot pains, something she was very used too. But the pain was very bearable and it paled to what it used to be. Whatever the doctor did he fixed it properly and she would have to thank him. What she couldn't shake was the memory of a man she had not seen in years. She wasn't sure if it was her coming off the shine' or something else entirely? "I need a drink," She groaned, knowing she wasn't about to leave this place without some limping. Slowly she sat up and tested her strength, placing just a bit of pressure on her leg. Wincing, "okay, this might be stupid." She announced to no one before getting up and putting all her weight on the good leg. She held onto the bed and steadied herself before limping her way to the door. He could hear voices in the distance, following them to the stairs and sighed. "part of my brain is saying go back, other part-" Smirking she started her way up and a few steps in she sat down, scooting her butt up the steel instead. "Mads gonna kill me, yep." Truth was, Sally didn't like being alone for long. Not sober anyway and right now she was stone cold, it didn't suit her but it's the way Madison wanted things.
*exits to Kitchen, Dining, and Lounge Area*
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on May 9, 2021 14:46:00 GMT -8
***Wendy enters from Spare Passenger Dorm***
Stopped at the open infirmary doorway, Wendy saw that Simon was farther along with being ready than she'd thought. He was already picking up his doctor's satchel, ready to place the strap over his shoulder.
Wendy thought fast. "Hey Doc, my headache seems to be getting worse again. You got another of those..." she made the gesture against her arm of the pneumatic injector he'd used on her before.
Simon was quick to gently place the satchel back on the counter and comply with a patience's needs. "Yes, of course. Have a seat while I prep it."
As soon as his back was to her and he was distracted with gathering what he needed, Wendy took a quick step back and to the side, quickly typing on the panel. With a hissing sound, the infirmary doors shut and the sound of steel locks fell into place.
"Wendy?" she heard the muffled question from within and heard his muffled voice grow louder as he approached. "Wendy, what are you doing?"
Wendy continued to press buttons at lightening speed, accessing a security lock that disabled the panel within from unlocking the door or making any communications out before Simon could have the chance to get to the panel himself. She stepped back toward the door to look at him through the small round window. "Sorry, Doc," she said sincerely. "Take good care of River."
After a moment's pause, she saw the pieces fall into place in Simon's mind. "You're not coming back. You're planning on staying on that planet."
"I can't put you, and most especially, River, at risk like that. They want your sister just as much as they want me. If things go wrong, if Blue Sun or the Alliance ever decide to pay Dr. Nakamura a visit, they will get it out of him that he saw you. A simple piecing together of who else was there, and they will track down this ship." She did not need to voice what would happen next.
"Wendy..." he began pleadingly, but didn't know what to say. She was right. "Learn what you can but come back to the ship." He then recalled what she'd said after hacking the satellites that powered and linked to the cameras monitoring the doctor's place and reminded her of what she'd said. "Those satellites are only temporarily disconnected. As soon as they reboot the network connection they're linked to, they'll find you."
Wendy smiled sadly. She knew that and was willing to take the risk, in hopes of finding her way off the planet if Nakamura managed to find a cure, but not willing to risk this entire crew. "Thanks for seein' after me, Doc." She placed a hand on the little window, then turned and walked out.
"Wendy!" The door rattled with Simon's fetal attempt of forcing it open, but Wendy continued on up the stairs.
***Wendy exits to Cargo Bay***
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Post by Smare on Jul 25, 2021 14:34:18 GMT -8
Simon's mind was lost in thought as he had been prepping his field kit for the mission. They had, for so long, been searching for answers that might help Wendy, that might help River, and it seemed so close in that moment. Perhaps if he had been more focused he would have seen through the ruse as Wendy asked for relief from her symptoms. It was a temporary lapse in judgement he was left pondering as he feebly attempted to open the infirmary door. "Wendy!" He shouted again, banging on the window of the door, though knowing full well she was long gone with no intention of returning.
He abandoned the door for the panel, though the frustration continued as it flashed red with error codes. She had locked him in here and there was nothing he could do or think to do. Even as he wracked his brain nothing came to mind. He was a Doctor, not a hacker!
That frustration built up and he let out an exasperated shout as his foot collided with the door. He ignored the newfound throbbing it brought on as he crossed away from the door and leaned against the counter. There was nothing to be done but wait until someone let him out, and he was certain they would need him eventually. Running a hand over his face he shouted at no one in particular, "I'm petitioning to have this lock removed!"
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Jan 15, 2022 12:24:42 GMT -8
***Inara enters from Inara's Shuttle***
The walk from her shuttle to the common room had been uncommonly peaceful. Madison and her crew had returned to their own shuttle, Sally to rest in her quarters and the others to begin repairs. Mal, Simon, Dex, and Wendy had departed for the planet. Kaylee was gathering things for repairs, most likely from her bunk or from the engine room. Jayne was sulking in his bunk. Book had also retreated to his bunk, most likely to meditate and pray for Wendy, just as Inara had been doing. Wash was at his station, and Inara guessed his lovely wife was keeping him company. River was... somewhere on the ship. She tended to be quiet and liked to find places to hide. Inara would track her down and make sure she was alright before setting off to assist Kaylee. Maybe she could talk River into joining them, for her own peace of mind. She didn't like the thought of leaving her unaccompanied in a big, quiet ship.
As Inara descended the last of the stairs, she could see her neatly folded shawl draped over the couch back and made a beeline for it. Lifting it up, she began to unfold it when a sudden, very unexpected, loud banging and muffled shouts startled the shawl from her twitching grasp. Quickly turning with a hand over her racing heart, Inara stared with wide-eyed shock toward the source of the noise.
In the small, round window of the infirmary was Simon's face, etched with frustration. Shawl forgotten, Inara rushed to the window. "Simon! What are you doing here? I thought you were--" She tried the door handle, but it was locked. Why would the infirmary door be locked from the outside? Looking back up at Simon, her confusion began to melt into worry. He obviously couldn't get out. Something had gone wrong. She listened for an explanation as she went to the keypad, pushing buttons, but the code seemed to no longer be valid and everything she tried was met with a short, condescending failed attempt tone.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Jan 15, 2022 15:18:33 GMT -8
(tempplay by DarkSideCookie)
"Simon! What are you doing here? I thought you were--"
He almost stumbled while in a sitting position, probably as the first human who would ever manage that, when, suddenly and finally, someone was answering his screaming. Immediately, Simon rose back to his feet, reaching for the little window in the door. "Inara!"
Simon was going to add more words yet stopped himself in the middle of taking another breath as she was already busying herself with the panel next to the door, with no effort as it seemed. Once again, a look of frustration appeared on his features as he watched Inara being as unsuccessful as he had been from the inside, which left him wordless for another moment, his mouth half-opened. Then he came up with an idea. "Inara! Can you bring Kaylee?" Simon didn't like to appear as the weak guy who so easily had been locked up, especially not in front of Kaylee, but if there was anyone good with stuff like this, then he assumed it was her.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Jan 16, 2022 12:25:09 GMT -8
Inara nodded in agreement over the next course of action. "Yes, of course," she said, stepping away to the comms.
Inara carefully considered her words. She did not wish to cause alarm amongst the crew. First, she wanted to know what had happened to see if it warranted any urgency or cause for alarm at all. Unsure where Kaylee was, Inara opened a link to the whole ship. "Kaylee, I could use your assistance in the Common Area, please." Inara spoke calmly and collectively and kept it simple so that the others would brush it off as just another run of the mill trivial fixes needed around the ship. Inara also had chosen to name the common area as the location. Request for assistance in the infirmary might have drawn attention that wouldn't be so easily brushed off.
Now that Kaylee was hopefully on her way, Inara hurried back to the little window to assess the situation. She wasn't sure how or why Simon was locked up. Foul play or a simple mishap? The ship had its problems and that could include old wiring or faulty parts on the keypad, which might have triggered the door to close and lock itself. That is what she was hoping for since Simon did not express additional urgency beyond the fact he was locked in. But if it was foul play, who was involved and what was their intention? "What happened? Is anyone in danger?"
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Post by Ariel on Feb 1, 2022 19:44:27 GMT -8
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*** Kaylee enters ***
Trudging her way through the doorway to the common area once more, Kaylee was intrigued as to what Inara's sudden beckoning was all about. Her and Inara were close, so it wasn't uncommon for her to ask Kaylee for assistance or even to invite her for some old fashioned girl time. Yet, she couldn't help but to notice a slight difference in Inara's tone as she had heard her calling her through the ship, so Kaylee felt that something was a little off. She didn't have time to put her tools away before heading down to the common area, so she dawned her tool belt around her waist and held the handle to her work box down by her torso, swinging it slightly in her hand as she walked. Spotting Inara parked by the Infirmary door, Kaylee set her sights straight ahead of her and walked over to meet her friend.
"What's goin' on, girlie? I was just about to head'er to work on...," As Kaylee approached the Infirmary door, her eyes widened at the sight of Simon still here - and appearing to be locked on the other side of the door, "...Is that Simon?! I thought he'd be with the Capt'n and mission crew by now!" Kaylee exclaimed as she made eye contact with a very alarmed Simon. Approaching the door, Kaylee examined the door which appeared to be jammed pretty badly before flinching her gaze back up at Simon who waited for answers, " Don't worry, Doc, there's nothin' this gal and her tools can't fix! Just hold on!" Kaylee thumbed through her tool belt to find a screwdriver and immediately began to work on taking apart the keypad on the door.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Feb 4, 2022 6:26:28 GMT -8
(temp-play by DarkSideCookie)
When Simon heard her making that announcement over the comms, he was just glad that it had been her who stumbled across him and not someone like Jayne. He, for sure, wouldn't have been so discreet not to spread the information of him being locked up in here for all people to get a good laugh or something. "Thank you," Simon said with a nod of gratitude before Inara went into the questioning part. Well, of course, she would. "What happened? Is anyone in danger?""Uh - no. No, I was..." For some reason, Simon felt bad about telling her the truth. Shouldn't it be the other way round? He had no idea why Wendy had locked him up, but there was something about it that told him she had meant no harm, nor an intrigue towards the mission team. Simon didn't want others to think she had. "I had..." "What's goin' on, girlie? I was just about to head'er to work on...,"Obviously, he had been stammering long enough so that the help was already there, preventing him from saying more until they would have gotten him out. Also, the sight of Kaylee was taking his mind off things, as usual. He answered her worried look with no more than embarrassment through the infirmary door. "Hi.." he uttered in a whispered tone before she turned her attention back to Inara. "...Is that Simon?! I thought he'd be with the Capt'n and mission crew by now!" And then back to him. "Don't worry, Doc, there's nothin' this gal and her tools can't fix! Just hold on!"Simon couldn't help but smile a little at her words, although still rather awkward, just as the situation was. All he could do now was wait.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Feb 5, 2022 15:37:11 GMT -8
Inara hadn't been able to get a clear answer out of Simon before they were interrupted, so she at least eased her mind by studying his expressions and body language. Something had gone unexpectedly, but there appeared to be no immediate threat to anyone.
In quick order, Kaylee had the cover of the keypad off and the wires pulled out. Faster than Inara could ask again for an explanation, Kaylee had connected some wires and the door finally slid open.
Without the barrier of the door, Inara attempted again to get an explanation. "Simon--" but he was rushing through the doorway and up the stairs. No immediate threat, yet something was wrong. Inara exchanged a perplexed look with Kaylee before hurrying after him.
***Inara, Simon, and Kaylee exit to Bridge***
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