River was angry. Her methods hadn't produced the desired results, and she was getting frustrated. She had spent the day hanging around Jayne, flirting and being friendly and being cute. But he was doing absolutely nothing in return, and she hated it.
As a last-ditch effort she invited him to sit with her on the ramp of the ship, watching the local crowds of Persephone. She then started to walk over to the nearby stalls where she started speaking to a somewhat attractive local boy. She assumed this would have the effect she wanted, but when she read Jayne it was not to be so. Maybe Moony can at least find someone close to her level of smarts tah talk to, he was thinking. But what I wouldn't give for that guy to be me right now..."
At this she finally snapped and stalked over to Jayne and stared him down. "Stop this! The girl wants him to act correctly!"
"I ain't doin' nothin' -"
"Duh!"
"So why are yeh gettin' mad at me for?"
"Protects the things he holds dear,
his guns, his family, things he keeps near,
All things important in his world,
why can't one be this girl?"
"What is it you're tryin' to say?"
"He must show his colors, roar and make his claim! The tiger must drive away all challengers!"
"So you want me tah' show people that I want you, and yer mine?"
"Correct! Jayne-man wins the prize." She leaned over and kissed him on the cheek, and her smile brought a light to his face.
As she snuggled in closer to his chest, he struck a fierce scowl and eyed down any passerby who might be looking at her too close. But once he thought she was asleep allowed himself a moment of delight.
"Raawr," he muttered quietly.