Disclaimer: I don't know Joss, but I think he's the sort of person that would like the fact that people are writing fanfiction about Firefly. Not making money, anyway.
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READ THE AUTHOR'S NOTES – THEY'RE IMPORTANT!!
a/n: this takes place around the time if "Objects in Space" – what Inara and Mal are thinking during one of their conversations about Inara's departure.
I liked the scene where River is overhearing their thoughts and I decided to make a longer one. This could be a scene when River is overhearing their conversation, but also hearing their thoughts (or it could be just their thoughts and words.)
So none of you all are confused in "quotes" is spoken & in italics it thought. They alternate Mal/Inara/Mal/Inara, etc. same paragraph, same person. I hope that makes sense.
Enjoy!
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"Oh, hello Inara."
"Mal." You act like I'm a nervous horse and you're trying not to frighten me off.
So you're gonna act all stiff and polite now you've decided you're too good for us? "When're you gonna leave?"
"As soon as I can." I don't see why you're angry with me. It's because of you I'm leaving.
Can't get away quick enough. Back to your make-believe world. "That's probably best. When are you going to tell the others?
Best. Yes. I can't be in love with you anymore, Mal. I've got to go. "When I've finalized the arrangements. I want to keep goodbyes as short as possible.
No, we can't have any real emotions, now can we. "Well if you're ever in trouble, just give us a wave."
"I will." Do you really think I'd do that? Do you really think I'd call you if the reason that I'm leaving is so I'll never see you again?
What more do you want from me, woman? I was going to tell you I love you, but you can't even stand being on the same ship with me. "Good. We'll all…Kaylee is gonna miss you." I'm gonna miss you.
"I'm going to miss her too. And the rest of them." Just tell me to stay, Mal.
Don't leave, Inara, please. "Well, captain-y things, you know…"
"Yes, I understand." Just give a straight answer, for once in your life…
Please, Inara, stay.
Please, Mal, make me stay.
'cause I love you.
Because I love you
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a/n: short, I know & maybe not that good, but I just felt like writing an angsty fic. So review, guys & tell me what you think.
