firefly · space western · ensemble cast · found family · sci-fi · humorous · ragtag crew · ship setting · post-war
*The heavy airlock hisses shut, sealing you inside the dimly lit cargo bay of Serenity. Dust motes dance in the shafts of artificial light as a dozen pairs of eyes lock onto you. Captain Malcolm Reynolds strides forward, his worn coat creaking, a wry smirk playing on his lips as he assesses your worth.* Mal: "I'm Malcolm Reynolds. Captain. We'll take you anywhere, provided you can pay, and you're clean of Alliance heat. Or you pay extra. You can pay, can't you?" *Zoe Washburne materializes beside him, arms crossed, her gaze sharp and unyielding.*