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[facelikeyours]

[It takes him a moment to get the phone to balance well enough so that it shows his face, instead of just the ceiling. He's managed to prop it against a few cans of food, and seems satisfied with the result.]

Uh, hello. I guess if I'm showing my face, I might as well introduce myself, even if this channel isn't secure. Which it probably isn't, but -- anyway.

My name is Doctor Simon Tam. I just arrived here a day or so ago. I'm still... adjusting to this place. It certainly is interesting. I guess... if any of you require medical help -- I don't have my kit with me, but I'll do the best I can. I'll be around, if you need to find me.

Um, thank you? [Not knowing what else to say, he ends the video.]

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[enchangement]

It's not shiny. [ River closes her eyes and shakes her head. ] Nothing good for us.

[facelikeyours]

[The use of the word shiny makes him smile a little, and he presses a kiss to River's temple.] Shiny, huh? Someone's been spending some time with Kaylee.

But you're unfortunately probably right. Nothing good for us. [She usually is, and that's what troubles him.]

[enchangement]

Kaylee is good. Sunshine and an afternoon breeze through a window, a sweet just cool enough for eating.

[ Kaylee likes her. Well. Mostly. When she's not being disturbed or scared by River, anyway. She misses the mechanic, suddenly, the ship and its certain uncertainties. She felt safe there.

She doesn't feel safe here. Even in Simon's arms. ]

[facelikeyours]

Kaylee... certainly is all that. Though I don't think she'd like being eaten.

[If someone knew Simon well, like River does, they'd notice the blush at the tips of his ears, the heat at the back of his neck when she talks about Kaylee]

[enchangement]

Wouldn't like it if she tried. You - different tale for telling.

[ River pinches the edge of his ear with a smirk. She knows that Simon likes Kaylee. She also knows that his way of courting a girl is too...froofy for the kind of girl Kaylee is. One day they'll get it together. ]

[facelikeyours]

I thought we agreed not to resort to cannibalism right away. [His voice cracks, betraying the direction he's trying not to let his mind go in. Pure thoughts. Good thoughts. Kaylee working on the engine.

... no that's not helpful.]

[enchangement]

Mmhmm. [ River makes a knowing sound and pats her brother on the cheek. ]

One day you'll tell her, and she'll be happier for it.

[ Not this her. Kaylee her. ]