Dinner with the crew was normally full of laughter and loud noises, and sometimes a good grog, but Kaylee didn't remember ever feeling this sluggish after a good night with her friends. There was something slimy, and she momentarily wondered if one of the pipes had busted open again before she actually opened her eyes and looked around.

This was definitely not Serenity.

Swearing silently, Kaylee pushed her (now obviously very naked and covered in goop) self up. The chamber was massive--she couldn't make out any kind of end. Noise nearby caught her attention before she got too good of a look, though. A little boy, by himself and just as goop-covered. Poor thing looked to be as lost as she was.

She did her best to smile for the little guy. "Hey, sweetie, you ain't hurt or anythin', are ya?"