It's that time again...

[voiceofserenity.livejournal.com]

There are few things in the 'verse Kaylee can't stand. One of them, obviously, is that wonderful little group made up of people like Early and Niska. Another is insults to her ship. Possibly the biggest thing on the list, though, is seeing sad and lonely people, mostly because she knows there isn't much she can do to help outside of offering a friendly smile and shoulder to lean on.

Or, in this case, offering free hugs.

Once again, Kaylee has settled herself down at one of the tables in the Mess Hall with her 'Free Hugs!' sign. Even if hugs aren't wanted, the mechanic is also perfectly willing to lend an ear for a nice chat or just some company for a little while. Anything to boost morale.

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[voiceofserenity.livejournal.com]

She was a little unsure she really wanted to say anything about it, but she couldn't exactly deny the guy at least a basic explanation after he'd opened up to her.

"Some of it's your normal nosy-government, but...there was a branch of 'em experimentin' on folk. Cuttin' into brains, takin' pieces out. Tryin' to change people to be weapons..."

[brainiacinblue.livejournal.com]

"Ooh!" Eep. "That kind of being nosy. Yes, well, I can certainly understand trying to live outside the law then."

[voiceofserenity.livejournal.com]

"Just easier sometimes, too. Don't got any stiff collar rules to worry over, don't gotta wonder 'bout bein' appropriate all the time...for all we get shot at, we're definitely always gonna be a thousand times happier'n any one of them purple-bellies."

[brainiacinblue.livejournal.com]

"Oh, that whole thing sounds marvelous!"

Wait, he really rather should explain that, shouldn't he?

"Not the constantly being oppressed and hunted part, mind you, but being able to be criminals for justifiable reasons. If you're going to be a criminal, doing it to stick it to the man is better than just doing it by itself. Criminality and adequate cause, that's the best of both worlds."

[voiceofserenity.livejournal.com]

"Works well enough for the Cap'n," Kaylee laughed. "I don't think there're many who wouldn't do the same if they were in our situation. 'Specially as you see more, 'n experience it. We got a Shepherd--preacher--on our boat, and he...he wasn't so keen on a lot of our doin's when he first joined up. Near left because of 'em. But once he saw what all was goin' on besides just the thievin' he loosened up some. Perspective changes."

[brainiacinblue.livejournal.com]

"Yes. Yes, it does change sometimes, doesn't it."

Sometimes for the better.

"Well, I really should continue familiarizing myself with the ship. It was a pleasure meeting you."

[voiceofserenity.livejournal.com]

"Wouldn't learn anythin' if it didn't."

Kaylee smiled.

"Sure thing. Was nice meetin' you, too, 'n if you need help with anythin' go ahead 'n let me know."