8/10 video; un @facelikeyours

[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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[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. ]