001 ✫ Video

[useofaswhat]

Afternoon, folks. – Evenin', now. [The man on screen clears his throat and nods in greeting, a little awkwardly. (And no, he's not actually wearing a floral bonnet. Today.)] This Admiral fella wanted a handful o' help and thought I was the man to give it so wǒ zài zhèlǐ. Name's Captain Reynolds, Mal if you ain't one to stand on ceremony. I'm sure it's fine to meet you all, and if it ain't, you go ahead an' let me know. [There's a smile purely for the sake of decorum, which drops off his face almost immediately as his eyes rake over something off-screen, as if reading.]

Let's see what we got here, then... Prison ship, eight levels and two additional restricted areas, complete with library, common rooms, medbay, an' my personal favorite, fully stocked kitchen. Probably serves better'n protein too. Laundry services, showers, art therapy facilities, and gardens included. Now that don't sound like any prison I ever been to. Hell, y'all even got a bar? Got quite a slick operation here, real nice 'n cozy.

But it still ain't as good as my boat.

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[useofaswhat]

Now that's mighty pretty. Mal.

[Spam]

[useofaswhat]

Really? Didn't think you career military types got too chummy with the private sector. [He nods to the glass.] What is that?

[Warden Filter]

[useofaswhat]

[Thank you for refraining from creepiness, Angua. That'd be him.] Load off my mind. Still, seein' as how we got showers here I might's well make use of 'em.

[strangehistorian]

Do you know your cabin number?

[useofaswhat]

Uh– number 8. First level.

[Spam]

[truth_is_cold]

Even before the military disbanded we were friendly to the private sector. There was never so much a problem in that regard. [He looks at it dubiously.] Kanar, apparently.

[unweeping_willow]

[She smiles faintly. No more, really...]

[persuadeyou]

That's a hell of a ship. We tend to recycle anything older than four years.

[She really doesn't actually care about Serenity at all, but inflating egos is an easy way to get in good with people.]

I've never been in space before this. The deck completely terrified me at first, I thought I was going to die.

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[buildindreemz]

I'm not scared, just cautious. I'm sure you're a great, trustworthy guy, but I'm not just protecting myself, here. You know.

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[useofaswhat]

Damn right I do. [That gets you points with him, Ariadne. Loyalty always does.]

[useofaswhat]

Well I can promise I ain't gonna be hidin' much from you.

[useofaswhat]

She ain't as disposable as the newer models.

[She's doing a good job at buttering him up, but it might not go as far as she thinks.]

It can make you a mite twitchy the first couple times, but it ain't so bad. Prefer it to bein' dirtside, personally.

[Spam]

[useofaswhat]

That's a world o' difference from my 'verse. Military there ain't good for nothin' 'cept makin' life tough for civilians. [Mal shrugs.] Never heard of it.

[persuadeyou]

It was mostly the apparent being exposed to the vastness of space that worried me.

[useofaswhat]

You got nothin' to worry about, providin' you don't take a walk outside.

[persuadeyou]

Have you been up to the deck yet?

[Spam] I am sorry for all of the slow.

[truth_is_cold]

That's unfortunate. But not really surprising. The Commonwealth was democratic and still kept secrets and tried to hand over member worlds to the enemy to avoid fighting.

[He's not too fond of government.] I knew someone who worked in shipping and salvage [and smuggling and theft]. I knew here crew for a while, too. You probably would have liked her.

She had terrible taste in men, though. [He rolls his eyes and takes a drink. And man is strong. And thick.]

[yeahscience]

Hey, you don't have to worry about me, man. I'm not an inmate no more.

[Warden Filter]

[scentbombed]

Well, I can't say I don't appreciate the effort, Captain.

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[buildindreemz]

Sounds like we might get along! Feel free to drop by the art room anytime.

[strangehistorian]

[There is a light knock, and a hand-written paper leaflet is slipped under the door.]

[lesliemonster]

Chocolate fountain?

Backdated like whoa?

[maxwells_demon]

[Have this young fella waving at ya through the network.]

Yo, Mal! The name's Duo. Welcome aboard.