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homespunfic

Down the Rabbit Hole, Chapter Four

Dec 01, 2006 23:42

Yes, that's when it takes place.

( Down the Rabbit Hole, Chapter Four )

Comments 14

browncoat_2x2 December 2 2006, 05:49:31 UTC

*shivers* oooh this confrontation between them is soo good! I can see and understand both sides so well, and how they're both right in their way...
I especially love Simon's thought about Mal rationalizing killing, and then the way Mal points out all the situations in which his killing has saved Simon and River... brilliant!

This story continues to delight! I love it!

homespunfic December 2 2006, 14:47:44 UTC

Thanks again. They're just so much fun to play with, twisting their minds every which way...

terimaru December 2 2006, 07:27:32 UTC

“That’s a fine comfort,” Mal continued, “a regular birthright for the core-bred boy. See, I ain’t got that luxury. Don’t got the time. Someone aimin’ to harm me or mine, I take ‘em out without blinkin’. The time you stop and think, is the time your face ends up kissin’ dirt. Or the time you find yourself trapped and surrounded by Alliance troops. Maybe even the time you find your crew short one doctor.”

I love this speech! Mal is at his cutting best here, both wrong and right at the same time. This is certainly an educational outing for Simon. :D

homespunfic December 2 2006, 14:52:09 UTC

Thank you for commenting, as if you haven't built up my ego enough.

Right and wrong at the same time. Yup. That about sums it up. I just love how they both instantly retreat to the familiar when they get pissed off.
("You're a jerk." "No, you're a jerk.")

genesse December 2 2006, 15:16:56 UTC

You're so amazing at getting Mal - his speech, his cadence, his thoughts. I could hear Nathan says those line (and it was really nice). Well done!

homespunfic December 2 2006, 21:15:36 UTC

:)
Thank you, genesse! That's exactly what we like to hear, isn't it?

jpgr December 4 2006, 23:17:42 UTC

In.

They were in a hole with a dead man.

Out.

There was no out.

I liked that whole section, his thoughts and his breathing. Again, you captured both sides well and you can just see them practically nose-to-nose in this argument.

jpgr December 4 2006, 23:20:04 UTC

In.

They were in a hole with a dead man.

Out.

There was no out.

I liked how you worked together his thoughts and breathing. Nice touch. Also, you can see them going nose-to-nose over this. Great job!

homespunfic December 5 2006, 13:47:48 UTC

Oh, good. Glad that worked for you. I could see Simon trying some clinical approach to calm himself down. Not that it lasts for long.