Why'd You Kill the Merchant?!

[sansseraph]

Who: ALL O' Y'ALL
Broadcast: If you want
Action: FRICK YEAH PARTY AT THE JUNKYARD...I mean, Waystation. Junkstation.
When: 10/07 - Event End

It looks more like a junk heap than a waystation, but luckily there aren't any math fetishists to add you to the pile (hopefully). Talk to the scavengers and heed their warnings...if you want. Or perhaps you'll approach a shady individual for purchasing or selling stuff.

"Welcome, stranger!"

Comments

[stretchy_girl]

[Gemini's response is to give Kaylee a cool look as she decides what to do. Ordinarily she would ignore the plea, but she's never liked seeing big guys bully women, plus she did remember Kaylee's kindness so intervene it is. She slips through the ring of men and plants herself firmly in front of the other girl, glaring up at the would-be slaver.]

Back off big guy, now!

Hi Kaylee.

[hot4engines]

Hey. [Kaylee is trembling a little now, but she's glad Gemini decided to intervene, seeing as how they were still practically strangers.] ...I'm not sure I like this planet much any more, folks are awful mean. Can we go?

[stretchy_girl]

['Not as mean as me' was nearly her response, but she didn't need to explain that she wouldn't run from such insects, the would-be slaver instead giving her exactly the excuse she wanted.]

You're not going anywhere girl, you an' your friend URK [The man is interrupted by two of Gemini's fingers shooting up his nose, using the grip to lift him several feet up into the air, dangling him there cursing and screaming as she turns to Kaylee with a casual smile.]

Didn't you want anything from this piece of filth? Because now's your chance. [She gestures to the now unguarded stall]

[hot4engines]

[Kaylee gulped as all of this happened. She was more than a little shocked, even despite having witnessed magic earlier, and the way Gemini's body had been when she first arrived, so when her voice came out, it was as she was backing away and had a bit of a squeak to it.]

Nah, think I'm gonna take my business elsewhere. [Then, with more confidence:] Besides, that'n looks like he's about to wet himself. Might ruin the merchandise.

[stretchy_girl]

[There's a wicked little smile on Gemini's face that says she's really quite enjoying the opportunity to cut loose, although her nose wrinkles a little as Kaylee points out that her victim is about to wet himself. Her arm extends a little longer, holding the man further away from her as she glances casually over to Kaylee.]

Well if you're sure, he's not exactly going to be needing any of this stuff any more.

[hot4engines]

[Kaylee shook her head.]

I mean, I ain't averse to some thievery, but I'm not trying to get in trouble my first time off the ship. Usually it helps when the person bein' stolen from don't know they're being stolen from.

[stretchy_girl]

There's no law here from what I can tell, no one to get you into trouble or care what happens to scum like this. [She glances at Kaylee with a slightly contemptuous look.]

Here, I'll make it easier for you.

[There's a crunch and the now lifeless stall owner crashes to the floor, Gemini not sparing him another glance apart from to wipe her gloved fingers clean of phlegm and blood on his clothing.]

[hot4engines]

You... you didn't kill him, right?

[Kaylee is now looking- and sounding- distinctly uncomfortable.]

Might not be no law here, but that don't make it right. ... I'm sounding like a big old softy right now, ain't I? I almost got snatched, and here I am worryin' about this piece of crap.

[stretchy_girl]

No he's only sleeping.

[There's a load of sarcasm in her voice there as Gemini rolls her eyes.]

Right, wrong, they're just points of view particularly out here. Now he won't be snatching anyone, problem solved. Why waste time worrying over him. [She idly toes the corpse, then shrugs and wanders over to inspect some of his wares.]

If you need something take it, or don't, I can't say I care. If you don't this lot will once I'm gone.

[hot4engines]

[Kaylee pursed her lips at that, looking uncomfortable still, then starts backing off. It's not like she hadn't seen people die before, of course- God knew Mal, Zoe and Jayne had their fair share of corpses under their belt- but that never made her like it any more.]

... either way, I appreciate the rescue. I... I think I'm just gonna stay on my ship til we leave here, though.

[stretchy_girl]

Whatever. [Gemini waves a hand dismissively, idly flicking through the contents of a basket before directing a dark smile at Kaylee.]

Just remember that you owe me.

[With that she turns and saunters casually off.]

[hot4engines]

O... okay. I, uh, hope the price ain't too steep. [Kaylee, for her part, heads back toward the Golden and safety.]