OOI - Serenity

[naturaltalent]

Kaylee's in her little hammock in Serenity's engine room today, eating a protein bar and looking very thoughtful. Usually when she has free time, lately, she's hung out in the living area or the infirmary, wherever Simon was. But today...

Well, it's a lot to think about, the implications. And she likes to think alone in her favorite spot on the ship.

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[mm-allfireburns.livejournal.com]

He steps forward, gently places his hands on either side of her head, and leans forward so his face is close to hers. He's kind of hoping it will calm her down a little. "Kaylee. It is much too early to be worrying about this."

[kaywinnitfrye.livejournal.com]

She looks up, into his eyes, her expression scared and confused and uncertain. "It ain't?" she asks softly. Hopefully even. If it's too early to worry about this, she has time to get used to the idea before she has to worry.

[mm-allfireburns.livejournal.com]

"Yes." He smooths her hair lightly. "You should... go lie down. In our bunk. I'll clean up in here, and then I'll catch up with you."

[kaywinnitfrye.livejournal.com]

"Okay," Kaylee says, and smiles weakly. She gets off the chair and walks to the doorway, avoiding the mess on the floor. She hesitates for a second and turns back.

"It is gonna be okay?" she asks.

[mm-allfireburns.livejournal.com]

Simon smiles. This time, he manages to make it look like he's not slightly terrified. "Yes. It is."

[kaywinnitfrye.livejournal.com]

That's a comforting thing, that Simon isn't scared (or at least that he doesn't seem to be). Kaylee smiles, a little more believably. "Alright."

She gratefully leaves Simon to clean up.