7 Deadly Sins (6/7)--Mal+River (Firefly/Serenity)
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Inara knows. More than they'd probably like her to, anyways.
River's visits have grown more frequent over time, specially since Miranda, and she doesn't the heart to shut her out. Girl means well, she's confused, but it's not something she has control over.
Inara knows River knows, and there's no way around it. The words are never uttered, but River questions and Inara chooses answers.
She is well aware that River might set her plans askew, but knows very well she won't.
Inara plans to go quietly, and River compares her to a shooting star. Inara tries not to think through, knows it was just a compliment.
She realizes much more than she lets on, seeing as there are still a few secrets to be kept.
She knows Zoe will become one again, soon, once she works up the courage to ask Simon for a blood test, to be completely certain, for something they all already suspect, and most likely know. Even if part of her already believes, too.
She knows, too, that Jayne won't be leaving Serenity anymore. He's safe, he feels he has a family, and he's grown to care for the others.
Kaylee and Simon will get married, soon, when he works up the courage. She saw him buy the ring, and he'd enlisted River's help to keep Kaylee occupied. There's little River keeps from her nowadays.
She's aware, too, that Simon's been saving ever since to be able to afford a trip to Kaylee's home. He needs her father's permission, first, and he'll ask for Mal's once he tells him of his plan.
She knows as well that Kaylee's blissfully unaware. She plans to get married, sure, but never expected him to be planning on it already.
She knows of Mal, so confused inside. He's glad she stayed, and part of him wonders why he's not happier, why he didn't ask her not to leave on the first place.
"Pieces don't fit anymore. Will you hate me?" River doubts, eyes trained on her. Inara smiles and calls her mei mei and asks to brush her hair.
She knows she could never hate River, and is somewhat glad for both of them.
"Won't be soon," she adds, eyes closed at the gentle feel of the brush.
"Then you'll need lots of patience, mei mei. He's a very stubborn man."
They giggle in company, a sound so sweet she knows it draws Mal to the door. River smiles instinctively, eyes still shut. A beat passes before she opens her eyes and he gathers himself to move away.
Inara knows she shouldn't be happy for them, part of her bleeds at the thought. But Inara knows, and knows River won't say, that them white lies are only for her own benefit. She chooses to believe.
Inara knows they'll find each other soon, and knows she'll become only a pleasant memory amongst the crew. She knows all this when River begins bringing her tea to bed, early in the morning, and starts making plans.
Just as she knows them to be right for each other, she knows she wouldn't stand to see it. River knows, too, and thus keeps quiet.
Inara knows she'll be making a one-way trip soon, and she knows it'd be best to do it on her own.
Inara knows. More than they'd probably like her to, anyways.
River's visits have grown more frequent over time, specially since Miranda, and she doesn't the heart to shut her out. Girl means well, she's confused, but it's not something she has control over.
Inara knows River knows, and there's no way around it. The words are never uttered, but River questions and Inara chooses answers.
She is well aware that River might set her plans askew, but knows very well she won't.
Inara plans to go quietly, and River compares her to a shooting star. Inara tries not to think through, knows it was just a compliment.
She realizes much more than she lets on, seeing as there are still a few secrets to be kept.
She knows Zoe will become one again, soon, once she works up the courage to ask Simon for a blood test, to be completely certain, for something they all already suspect, and most likely know. Even if part of her already believes, too.
She knows, too, that Jayne won't be leaving Serenity anymore. He's safe, he feels he has a family, and he's grown to care for the others.
Kaylee and Simon will get married, soon, when he works up the courage. She saw him buy the ring, and he'd enlisted River's help to keep Kaylee occupied. There's little River keeps from her nowadays.
She's aware, too, that Simon's been saving ever since to be able to afford a trip to Kaylee's home. He needs her father's permission, first, and he'll ask for Mal's once he tells him of his plan.
She knows as well that Kaylee's blissfully unaware. She plans to get married, sure, but never expected him to be planning on it already.
She knows of Mal, so confused inside. He's glad she stayed, and part of him wonders why he's not happier, why he didn't ask her not to leave on the first place.
"Pieces don't fit anymore. Will you hate me?" River doubts, eyes trained on her. Inara smiles and calls her mei mei and asks to brush her hair.
She knows she could never hate River, and is somewhat glad for both of them.
"Won't be soon," she adds, eyes closed at the gentle feel of the brush.
"Then you'll need lots of patience, mei mei. He's a very stubborn man."
They giggle in company, a sound so sweet she knows it draws Mal to the door. River smiles instinctively, eyes still shut. A beat passes before she opens her eyes and he gathers himself to move away.
Inara knows she shouldn't be happy for them, part of her bleeds at the thought. But Inara knows, and knows River won't say, that them white lies are only for her own benefit. She chooses to believe.
Inara knows they'll find each other soon, and knows she'll become only a pleasant memory amongst the crew. She knows all this when River begins bringing her tea to bed, early in the morning, and starts making plans.
Just as she knows them to be right for each other, she knows she wouldn't stand to see it. River knows, too, and thus keeps quiet.
Inara knows she'll be making a one-way trip soon, and she knows it'd be best to do it on her own.