Softy

He knows he weren't always such a big softy, but there's somethin' about this crew what changes people. Always thought it made them tougher, what with the danger an' the fightin' an' all, but apparently that ain't the case, 'cause all it takes is one look at the mechanic's sweet, hopeful eyes before he's carryin' her mangy new pet back to the ship. Thing probably has fleas, too, an' there ain't enough flesh on it to be worth eatin'. But he pretends like he's thinkin'a cookin' it up next time he gets a cravin' for real meat, even if they both know it's a lie.

He makes sure to be extra mean to the doctor that night, just so no one'll get to thinkin' he's some big ol' softy what goes around adoptin' kittens.


Just a drabble, but I want to finish the series... and not start any more major projects with finals already sneaking up on me.