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[It's pretty early in the morning when Finnick shows up on the feed, looking a little bit like crap. Like he hasn't slept all night. Which, well. He really hasn't. Nightmares and everything. He scrubs a hand over his face before smiling for the feed.]
I'm starting to wonder what else could go wrong in this place. First, they're making copies of us [not that he can really blame them for wanting more of him around, come on now] and now things are going sour on the turtle. [A wry smile twists his lips now.] And they say to not panic while pushing us to our limits already. [He runs a hand through his hair.] They could probably give the Capitol a run for their money at this point.
[He goes to shut off the feed, muttering:] I'd kill for seaweed bread right now, though. [:'|]
I'm starting to wonder what else could go wrong in this place. First, they're making copies of us [not that he can really blame them for wanting more of him around, come on now] and now things are going sour on the turtle. [A wry smile twists his lips now.] And they say to not panic while pushing us to our limits already. [He runs a hand through his hair.] They could probably give the Capitol a run for their money at this point.
[He goes to shut off the feed, muttering:] I'd kill for seaweed bread right now, though. [:'|]
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[ provisions could sometimes be...lacking on Serenity. ]
I am glad to know that you are coping. [ a wry smile. ] I think I will be going through tea withdrawals if this keeps up.
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[He pauses for a second.] Tell you what. I'll give you my tea rations.
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That's kind of you, but I would hate to deprive you of a luxury.
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A good cause. Goodness, I feel like a charity. [ a tea charity. ]
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He's such a stupid flirt, but he can't help it. Besides, Inara is a good friend to have, and if he can help her out, he'd like to.]
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Well, I suppose that would make me feel a bit better. Is there anything I can provide in recompense?
[ innocent smile :> ]
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I'm sure you'll find something to properly pay me back with. [There's a pause before he grins.] Whatever you feel is best. [He's not going to ask you to pay with sex, though. Das wrong.]
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I'm sure I can come up with something.
[ psh finnick you're quickly becoming someone she'd give that to for free because she trusts you and you're damn cool people. ]
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I'm definitely looking forward to what it'll be, Inara.
[yes good. he'll just do a mental fist pump right now.]
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I'll keep it a surprise. When you're least expecting it, that's when it'll happen.
[ look she's been working on the business end it's been a while okay. ]
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I do really like surprises.
[good ones. that result in him living.
it's been a while for him, period. 8c]
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[ ... yeah it's getting to that point... ]
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So, about that tea you promised me...
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Let her just go make that for you, Finnick, then hand over a nice warm cup. ]
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He takes the cup and smiles as he sips.] Tell me something about where you come from, Inara. [A pause.] Please.
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Hm... [ she leans back and looks thoughtful for a moment. ]
I grew up on a planet called Sihnon; but about a year ago I left to rent a shuttle on a cargo ship called Serenity. [ she smiles over the rim of her cup. ]
She's really quite the ship. You'd like her, I think. The crew is -- a motley one, but I love them dearly despite their interests generally being in things like smuggling and black market trade.
[ all said so easily ]
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So you left the planet entirely? [There's no way to not be awed by that, even if Finnick would have liked to keep his cool. Planetary travel, that's just...]
I do like ships, but I have a feeling that yours is entirely different than what I'd be used to. [A laugh.] I'm trying to imagine you among smugglers.
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[ She has to grin at him. First time for everything, Finnick. Inara enjoys seeing him awed. ]
Likely it is. I'm sure you would have enjoyed seeing it, though. [ but she does have to laugh with him. ]
It was an interesting assortment of people, make no mistake.
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[He gives her a knowing look.] Oh, I know all about an assortment of people making things interesting. [It's the alliance they made back at the Quarter Quell that he's thinking of. They made a motley crew of their own.]
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[ Because they have not spoken much about their lives at home. ]
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Rebelled? I do not...think you've told me much about your home at all. [ she'd remember that. ]
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