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Puppy Love: Part 2
Monday, September 13, 2004

What happens when the newest crew member is cuter than Mal?


CATEGORY: FICTION    TIMES READ: 2130    RATING: 10    SERIES: FIREFLY

“Where’s Mal?” Inara asked after everyone had gotten settled in their chairs in the mess and looked to her expectantly. “The Captain’s busy at the moment and won’t be able to make it.” Zoe responded easily as Inara struggled to keep her hands from fidgeting nervously. She had already grown attached to Lil’ Cap’n, as she preferred to call him, and was almost afraid Mal would kick the puppy off Serenity the moment he found out it was there. “Has anyone seen River?” Simon asked, looking around the room anxiously. “She’ll be along in a moment.” Inara replied, apprehensive and relieved at the same time that Mal was absent for this little meeting. “As it happens, River is part of the reason for this conference.’’ She cleared her throat. “River? Come in, mei-mei.” Every head around the table turned to face the door as River entered the mess hall her hands behind her back and her head down, her hair veiling her face. “River, what’s wrong?’ Simon asked, looking from her to Inara and back again. “River, honey, what do you have behind your back?” Zoe stood up slowly keeping her eyes on the girl. River gradually raised her head and looked around the room then without a word brought the puppy out from behind her back. “A puppy!” Kaylee squealed in delight and rushed River her face lit up. “Iz’it a boy or a girl? What’s his name? Can I hold him?” River smiled at Kaylee’s reaction and silently handed the pup over who made quick work of giving Kaylee’s face a thorough tongue washing. Zoe looked at Inara, “Where’d it come from?” “It would seem that River adopted him on the last planet we landed on.” “Really?” Zoe looked back at the happy scene of River and Kaylee with the dog. “Captain’s not gonna like this one bit.” She muttered crossing her arms over her chest, a smile tugging at the corners of her mouth. “What’s all this fuss for over some flea-bitten mutt?” Jayne asked annoyed, getting up from his seat. He smirked, “Cap’n’s gonna flip his lid over this.” Shaking his head he left. “Jayne ain’t wrong ya know.” Wash said. “Mal doesn’t much like uninvited guests, human or otherwise.” He broke out into a grin, “I can’t wait to see his face when he finds out.” Zoe punched him in the arm. “Ow!” Wash grumbled feigning injury but still grinning. “Ya don’t think Cap’n’ll hurt him do you, Zoe?” Kaylee asked, tearing her eyes away from the dog. “I don’t rightly know.” Zoe replied. “Either way I think it best to keep him out from under foot until the bigger Captain is given some time to . . . . . adjust.” “That’s a wise idea.” Inara said straightening. “Kaylee. River. Let’s take Little Captain to my shuttle for the time being. What do you say?” River hesitated. “We can have a tea party.” Inara hurried on cheerfully. “Wouldn’t you like that?” Looking back at Little Captain, River hesitated for another second then smiled shyly. “We would like that, yes.” Then bundling the pup into her arms she, Kaylee, and Inara left the meeting and their slightly bewildered crew mates behind. “I think you should be the one to tell him.” Wash said, leaning back in his chair. “What?” “Oh come on. He’s known you the longest and you’re his first mate. You’re the least likely one he’ll shoot the second he finds out some one on this boat is cuter than he is.” Despite herself Zoe chuckled. “I doubt that will be the issue, husband.” She said standing up. “But you’re right, I should tell him.” Turning to face the hall to the cockpit she sighed. “Oh yeah. This is gonna go great.”

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Saturday, September 3, 2005 6:26 AM

BELLONA


a puppy at a tea party? make sure he don't piss in the teapot...


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