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My attempt at River, I don't think I managed to catch her insanity. Set after war stories, but before objects in space.

XXX

Fear and pity. The scent of these things coat the ship. Almost covering up the heart of things, family. I don't belong, Simon dislikes it here. Bitter and yet so loving. He is full of unfulfilled dreams and unconditional love. The captain is playing the brigand, too full of nightmares. They all have secrets, even Kaylee with all her sunshine can't help but be covered by fear. I can't help but hear them.

I'm broken.

Simon is desperately trying to put me back together, but pieces have been lost and bent. Nothing seems to fit.