Arabella Hart
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Post by Arabella Hart on Jun 11, 2007 19:39:38 GMT -5
Bella walked back into the room with a thought filled silence. Kaylee had looked at her earlier with a motherly look, so everything was being offset from there. Going to Haven, she handed her the set of bullets. “Here you go. Hopefully these will be enough for you.” Pulling her shawl around her, it fell just off her shoulders, almost in a vulnerable way.
Looking between everyone she smiled. “I can help Simon if needed. Otherwise, I can make something up for later.” Bella was doing what she did best-cook and help where needed. Bella didn’t know what would happen after tonight-would Mal like her as a cook? Would everyone else like her? What was it they did to stay flying? These thoughts raced through her mind as she waited for her instructions.
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Haven Tam
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Post by Haven Tam on Jun 11, 2007 19:56:22 GMT -5
Haven grabbed the gun from Bella, admiring the craftsmanship. It was definitely made for a girl, but Haven thought it was the greatest thing ever-like a piece of art. Watching her leave, she could tell there was something about her that was different then the others who had passed through. She might just become part of this family-if Mal wasn’t too hard on her and accepted her as well.
Turning back to her she kissed her cheek. “We know you care mom, it’s just-” Haven stopped a moment, looked at her brother and back again. “We just know how much you don’t like violence.” Her mother had always protected them, but sometimes Haven wished she could protect her mother. Nodding to her brother, she took a deep breath. “As ready as ever.” Before Haven came back, she looked between her mother and brother, her voice low. “Are we gonna tell her what we do here or shall we wait for Mal to?” Haven knew Bella would find out one way or another if no one else said anything. But who would?
Smiling as Bella came back in, she slipped the pocket of her jacket. “THanks again. This helps.” She noticed something was off about her-Bella seemed to have retreated back into her shell. And Daniel had gotten her out finally. Haven nodded to her, “Will you be set if it’s just you, Simon and River?” Haven had a feeling River might stay behind. River was torn up right now and didn’t need all of this. But Haven didn’t know how ok Bella felt about all of this.
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Post by kaywinnet on Jun 12, 2007 17:12:06 GMT -5
Kaylee smiled slightly at Haven. "Sweetie I know both you and your brother know how I feel about this sort of thing, but I have to go. I'll be fine." She said with a small wink. Bella had gone and come back so quickly, it was hard to notice she had left. She watched as Bella handed Haven the bullets. It pained her to think of her children, holding guns and getting ready to fight. But even she knew that sometimes it had to be done. Kaylee lowered her voice to Haven, "For now, let's just leave it open for Bella. Once the captain gets back and makes his decision is when we will know if we should tell her, okay?"
She smiled at Bella as she wondered what to do. "I can check the infirmary and passenger dorms in one trip since they're so close. But I guess if it makes you feel better you can make a little something. Once we find the captain, he might appreciate coming home to a nice meal after a day such as this." Kaylee said with a wink. She wanted to help Bella as much as possible. Of course, she did it for Daniel since she knew they had taken an interest in one another. But she also did it for Bella. She seemed as though she could use a nice steady job, and this was once crew that could always use some good cooking.
"Okay, Daniel, Haven meet me in the cargo bay. I'm going to go see if I can find your father to see if he is coming with us or not." She kissed their cheeks. "I'll see you in a few my loves."
She moved toward Bella, stopping when she was directly in front of her. "And you..." Kaylee smiled, "don't worry. We'll bring the captain back here, safe as anything. He appreciates anything that tastes good. Just make whatever you want. I'm sure he'll love it. You're good with us, I'm fair sure you'll be good with him." She gave her another one of her motherly smiles and a wink. She kissed Bella's cheek as well, "You'll do fine." She looked back to Haven and Daniel, "I'll be in the cargo bay in a bit." With that she went out toward the engine room exit, so she could make a full round through the ship to find Simon.
{Out - Common Area (I figured I'd just make a round...maybe I'll get lucky)}
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Post by danieltam on Jun 13, 2007 7:53:28 GMT -5
Daniel looked back at Bella when she returned, and when he did he started to realise something. He wasn't doing this just to save Mal, that was just an excuse he was telling himself. He was mainly doing it to prove something to himself, he wanted to prove that he can protect the people he cares about. With the past that Bella has had, he wanted to prove that he can keep her safe.
He went up to Bella, took hold of her hand and began to speak softly to her, "We won't be gone long. We'll be back before you know it. Don't worry about us, we can take care of ourselves." As he spoke he didn't know who he was trying to reassure, Bella or himself. He was about to give her a goodbye peck on the cheek but a part of him didn't think it would be apropriate, but deep down another part of him was afraid he might not get another chance. In the end he just said, "I-I'll see you soon." He made his way to the cargo bay speaking to his sister as he went, "Ready?"
[Out-Cargo Bay]
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Arabella Hart
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Post by Arabella Hart on Jun 13, 2007 15:53:05 GMT -5
Bella heard Kaylee say her name to Haven, but nothing else, so brushed it off. She figured it had something to do with Mal, but might ask later on once all was cooled off. Everyone on here seemed to care a lot about each other, which was something totally different from where she used to be. This was a nice difference and Bella hoped to stay around long enough for it.
Bella nodded to Kaylee when she came before her. “I know a few things I can make that can just simmer and be done.: There was a recipe that was simple but good that she could do. It involved some rice, carrots, celery, chicken and chicken. She was surprised when Kaylee treated her as if she was already a part of the ship and one of her own. It was nice, Bella had never really had a true mother since she was young.
Hope was starting to spread through her. Bella wanted to remain here of Serenity and she would try everything she could in order to. She still didn’t know what they did, but she was determined to stay. Squeezing Daniel’s hand, she smiled weekly. “I-I just hope all of you come back safe.”
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Post by Haven Tam on Jun 13, 2007 18:21:17 GMT -5
Haven watched her mother. Her mother was kind to Bella. It seemed to her that Bella didn’t have much for family, which saddened her. Bella was shy, yes, but sweet. Haven had no idea why no one would want to take care of her. Hugging her mother as she left, Haven let Daniel and Bella speak themselves first. He seemed kind of nervous which made her realize that yes her brother was human.
“Yeah, nervous, but ready.” Haven seemed to stand a little straighter. Tucking the gun in her larger pocket for now, she went over and hugged Bella. “Thanks and try to get River to help you.” Pulling away, Haven followed her reluctant, yet somewhat brave, brother out.
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Arabella Hart
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Post by Arabella Hart on Jun 14, 2007 11:04:06 GMT -5
Bella decided to go see if River did want to help in starting dinner. She knew that she was in the common room. Before she went, she stood in the kitchen a moment, just looking around. There seemed to be silent echoes that swirled in the air around her. Her own memories mixed throughout her own mind as a sudden shiver went through her body.
Going to the doorway, Bella silently moved out with a slight ruffle of her skirts.
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