"Makes sense, seein' as how we're all in the same situation." Mal's expression reflected a bit of grimness that was there one second and gone the next.

A smile returned to his face as he nodded. "She is, at that. Glad you can see it." Mal was pleasantly surprised at how easily he was able to identify with people on board the ship. Despite his first thoughts, he was beginning to think maybe he could feel at home here. "Well, Ms. Marvel, I'm Captain Mal Reynolds. Nice to meet you."