River had simply disappeared one night, with no indication as to where she had gone. Even Simon had no idea where she had gone - in a blind panic, he had attempted to leave to go off in search, but was talked out of it, the crew of Serenity assuring him that they'd do their best to find her. So Simon remained at the school, though he seemed much ( Read more... )

I'm so tired. New meds, they disagree. I work, I eat, I sleep. I sleep a lot ( Read more... )

It was a lazy weekend afternoon when River found herself... doing nothing, for once. She was lying on her back on her bed, staring up at the bottom of the top bunk, motionless. If it wasn't for the fact that her eyes were open, one would easily mistake her for being asleep ( Read more... )

River finished up her final assignment with a relieved sigh. "Phew. Finally finished ( Read more... )

It was well past dark when River returned to her room; she had classes that day, and had been holed up in the infirmary with Simon, doing her homework, studying, talking to Simon, helping him out, and occasionally having tests run. She was exhausted and in need of a shower before passing out cold ( Read more... )

It seems that I finally have time, it being Sunday, to do something other than eat, breathe, sleep, and study. Well, to do something other than study, as the case may be.

Does anyone wish to do something that doesn't involve studying?

Everything was blue. The lighting was blue, her skin was blue, her hair was blue. The chair she was strapped to was blue, as was her body suit and the needles stuck in her head ( Read more... )

School is beginning again shortly. I look forward to it, though I'll miss having enough free time to dance daily. I've been spending most of my free time either dancing, reading, or spending time with Simon in the infirmary. We went shopping in town a few times, and he bought me some new clothes, and some pointe slippers for ballet, as well as a ( Read more... )

I have reached a decision, and a burden has been lifted.

I'm relieved.

River had spent a fair amount of time in the library, reading and re-reading a number of books; not for enjoyment or learning, exactly, but more to distract her troubled mind. Thoughts of the impending war had consumed many of her thoughts, and her inability to reach a decision frustrated her. She disliked being frustrated and found it easier to ( Read more... )