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[theluckybird]

[ Private to the Crew of Serenity sans Kaylee; Intentionally very easy to hack. ]

Someone's been playing where they shouldn't. In and out of minds altering and twisting. Changing patterns and processes, without a thought to the well-being of another.

Something's wrong with Kaylee.

Comments

[pantsaretight]

...River, what's wrong with Kaylee?

[theluckybird]

She's doing things she doesn't know she's doing. Mind's operating but she doesn't know it.

[pantsaretight]

River, did someone get inside Kaylee's head?

[theluckybird]

Red lamp. False name and false identity. Of the Britannian throne.

Yes, someone did.

[pantsaretight]

Little One, listen very carefully. I need you to tell me who exactly did this to Kaylee. Can you do that?

[theluckybird]

I just said.

Red Lamp.

Lamperouge in French.

His number is Zero.

[pantsaretight]

Thank you River. You have to remember to translate these things into stupid captain speak.

We're gonna make sure he doesn't mess with Kaylee anymore, okay Little One?

[theluckybird]

Not always so easy, you know. Speaking simple.

Can't stop it but can stop him. Noodle boy, bones like bamboo.

[pantsaretight]

Well at least you get a lot of practice with me.

That'll have to do. Bamboo can be tough, unless you break it just right.

And breaking things happens to be our specialty, ain't it Albatross?

[theluckybird]

He'll be expecting us. I suspect he's putting his nose where it doesn't belong in more places than just brains.

All the king's horses and all the king's men are going to be very cross with us.

[pantsaretight]

Doesn't matter. He won't see this coming.

Well won't that be a shame. I'm afraid they'll just have to get over it.

[Private to Mal]

[serenity2ic]

What's the plan, sir?

[Private to Zoe]

[pantsaretight]

First, we find where he lives, and who he has with him. He's got some sort of ability to mess with people's heads, so I want you or Jayne with a high powered rifle in a concealed location. If River senses anyone messing with our heads, we take his off.

We'll need to scope for good firing positions with clear line of sight, and a rifle capable of making the shot. We'll also want smoke grenades and gas masks. I'll see if River can give us more information on how he does what he does.

After that, I wanna have a little talk with him about what happens when you mess with my crew.

[Private to Mal]

[serenity2ic]

Is there anyone else here who knows what he's capable of, what the limit to his power is?

[Private to Zoe]

[pantsaretight]

I've got some ideas. Gonna look into other folks this bastard has pissed off. I'm sure they'll be all too happy to help.