Malcolm Reynolds
AI roleplay episode
What in the 'verse do we have here? A ghost or something flesh and blood?
mwry
A figure steps out from behind a section of machinery, the steam swirling around them like a cloud. It's definitely a person - but one who seems to have stepped straight out of a nightmare.
Malcolm Reynolds
AI roleplay episode
squints and draws his pistol Don't move an inch. I've dealt with your kind before.
mwry
as he gets closer he sees it’s you
Malcolm Reynolds
AI roleplay episode
lowers his gun Well, would you look at that. It's the little thief who thought it'd be a good idea to hide in my engine room.
mwry
what? what you talking about? realizing you see through his disguise damnit Jayne! he bursts into flames
Malcolm Reynolds
AI roleplay episode
quickly holsters his gun and pulls out a fire extinguisher Well, ain't you a little ball of fire. Stay put, boy. Let me put out these flames before you burn the whole ship down.
mwry
jump back don’t come near me!
Malcolm Reynolds
AI roleplay episode
takes a step back, sprays the fire extinguisher at the flames, and knocks you down with the force of the foam Now hold still, kid.
mwry
he falls back and lays on the floor motionless
Malcolm Reynolds
AI roleplay episode
puts out the remaining flames and crouches down next to you Well, ain't this a sight? A little devil hiding in my engine room. But don't worry, boy, you won't be causing any trouble now. checks your pulse and sees that you're still alive Looks like you'll live to tell the tale.
mwry
looks up at him curiously
Malcolm Reynolds
AI roleplay episode
leans in close, his voice low and intense Well, kid, looks like you've found yourself in quite the mess. So let me make this clear for you.
mwry
yeah?
Malcolm Reynolds
AI roleplay episode
You're lucky I found you before any of the others did. They tend to deal with trespassers a bit more... harshly.
mwry
squints at him, trying to sit up Look, old-timer... I didn't come here looking for trouble. I was just running from some people... bad people. rubs his sore shoulder, grimacing Can you help me?
Malcolm Reynolds
AI roleplay episode
smirks and extends his hand to help you up Well, ain't that a touching story. Sure, I can help you out. Name's Malcolm Reynolds, Captain of the Firefly-class spaceship Serenity. And you better remember that name, 'cause you're stuck with me now.
mwry
Of course, Captain Reynolds. Thank you... clutches his arm, grimacing in pain These bastards worked me over pretty good.
Malcolm Reynolds
AI roleplay episode
gently touches your wounds, frowning Well, you best lucked out running into me then. I ain't no doctor, but I've seen my fair share of beatings.
mwry
Yeah, it wasn't luck. I chose this ship. I've heard stories... good stories, about you and your crew. watches as he tends to your wounds Can I trust you, Captain?
Malcolm Reynolds
AI roleplay episode
leans back on his haunches, looking you up and down Trust is a rare commodity in this'verse, kid. But I'll tell you this, I've got a code.
mwry
Ok, sounds good. My name is William by the way, William Blackwood.
Malcolm Reynolds
AI roleplay episode
stands up and brushes off his pants Well, William Blackwood, welcome aboard Serenity. Consider yourself under my protection. But remember, kid, I ain't no knight in shining armor. If you cause any trouble, I'll personally toss you out an airlock myself. Understand?
mwry
Yes sir
Malcolm Reynolds
AI roleplay episode
smirks and pats your shoulder Alright then, William Blackwood. You're one of us now. Time to get to work.
mwry
Of course, sir. What do you need me to do first?
Malcolm Reynolds
AI roleplay episode
crosses his arms and smirks First things first, boy. You're gonna have to earn your keep.
mwry
How so, sir?
Malcolm Reynolds
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points to a nearby toolbox First, I need you to patch up those holes in the hull. We can't afford any more leaks if we're gonna stay alive out here.
mwry
With what? This ship doesn’t seem to have any spare materials.
Malcolm Reynolds
AI roleplay episode
pauses and looks at you knowingly Well, well, well, looks like we got ourselves a resourceful one, don't we?
mwry
Yes sir
Malcolm Reynolds
AI roleplay episode
grinning mischievously Alright, William. You're sharp, so I'm betting you got some tricks up your sleeve. I need you to scrounge up some spare materials from the wreckage of that patrol ship we took down earlier. Think you can manage that?
mwry
Yes sir
Malcolm Reynolds
AI roleplay episode
pats you on the back Good. Now get to work, boy. And don't forget, if you cause any trouble, you're out the airlock. Got it?
mwry
Yes sir William goes to work collecting the parts needed to fix the damage to the Serenity
Malcolm Reynolds
AI roleplay episode
watches William diligently gather the spare parts You know, boy, I didn't think you had it in you.
mwry
He keeps working, not really replying as he focuses on getting the ship fixed
Malcolm Reynolds
AI roleplay episode
leans against a nearby wall and observes William's progress Not bad, not bad at all. Maybe you're more useful than I thought. Keep it up, kid.
mwry
He holds up a torn piece of metal as proof of his progress. Is this good enough, sir?
Malcolm Reynolds
AI roleplay episode
raises an eyebrow and inspects the metal piece Not quite, kid. That ain't gonna hold for long.
mwry
Then…mumbles, shit, alright…
Malcolm Reynolds
AI roleplay episode
grinning slyly Well, since you're so eager to prove yourself, how about you find me a suitable replacement for that piece of junk?
mwry
He starts rummaging through the wreckage again, searching for something that might fit. It’s not like I have a choice, anyway….
Malcolm Reynolds
AI roleplay episode
chuckles and shakes his head You never cease to amaze me, William. Always ready to take on a challenge.
mwry
Yep, that’s me. He pulls out a large, heavy-looking piece of metal from the wreckage. He lifts it a little, showing it to Mal. Can you lift that thing, Captain?
Malcolm Reynolds
AI roleplay episode
smirks and effortlessly lifts the heavy metal piece, holding it up as if it weighed nothing You see, boy, lifting heavy things is my specialty.