[ shí­ liù - location: frye ranch - visual ]

[gotcouplings]

As the tablet switches on, the first noticeable thing is the absolute silence. Bao isn’t pouncing around in the background, there are no strange machines being tested in the shop, and the rumble of Serenity is missing, despite the fact that the ship can be seen clearly through the window behind Kaylee

Comments

[audio]

[rose_tainted]

I'm so sorry to hear that, Kaylee.

Rose feels the utmost sympathy for the young girl, remembering that another friend of hers had gone home before. She knew what it was like to lose someone close to her.

[ text ]

[gotcouplings]

Am too, but. she's better off back home.

[ audio ]

[rose_tainted]

Yeah, she probably is.

Are you okay?

[ text ]

[gotcouplings]

Been better, but it's nothing we ain't been through before. It'll turn out shiny soon enough.

audio;

[rose_tainted]

I hope it turns out for the best as well. Keeping a positive attitude about it can help.

[ text ]

[gotcouplings]

I'm doing my very best to. Taxon just makes it hard sometimes.

[rose_tainted]

Taxon makes a lot of things hard. For everyone. But remember that you're not alone, okay?

[gotcouplings]

Yeah, I know it. Thanks, Rose.

[rose_tainted]

You're welcome, Kaylee. It's the least I can do.