Scotland, 2004--Sunday Morning, Main Kitchen

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The kitchen was fully stocked with breakfast items. Oatmeal, bacon, sausages, eggs, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, potatoes, plus the makings for pancakes or waffles, if someone was so inclined. For the less alive crowd, there were also bags of orangutan and pig's blood in the refrigerator. Probably best not to ask how those got there so quickly.

Dawn was contemplating the ingredients and wondering if she wanted to attempt to make some scones.

[ooc: Last Scotland post! NFB and open to everyone here. No OCD. Departure portal will be handwaved, unless people want a post to say goodbyes.]

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"What's processed protein?" Dawn asked, finally deciding on cutting up some sausages and cheese and mushrooms for an omelette. "And yeah, slayers tend to burn through food faster than other people, so there's always a lot. How was home? Did you have fun? Was it good to see Simon again?"

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"Pure protein. Lasts forever. Useful on spaceships, but doesn't taste much." She made a face. "And Serenity was good. I am allowed to be of more help now, although that worries Simon a little." She sighed. "He should let Kaylee distract him." She smiled a little at Dawn. "I like it here."

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"But it's good that they're giving you more stuff to do, right?" Dawn asked, still chopping and slicing, "More responsibility and trust and all that? Why would that worry Simon?"

She smiled. "I like it here, too. I forgot how much I missed my versions of my family."

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"Because it involves situations where I might have to fight. Where I might get hurt. He's still not used to that. He's still not used to me being better." She flipped the pancake that hand now turned into a dark reddish brown. "Don't think he knows what to do."

"It's a good family. Thank you for inviting me."

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"He should call Buffy," Dawn frowned. The pancake didn't smell too bad..."What kind of fighting? And you're welcome. Mine's kinda like yours, I think, from what you've said."

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"We robbed a bank," River explained. "And sold stolen goods to some criminals on a small moon. They didn't plan to pay. And you're right, a little like yours. You should come visiting some time." She added with a chuckle: "And bring your Buffy."

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"Didn't I tell you she was different?" Dawn giggled, "I'm not sure Buffy'd enjoy selling stolen goods to criminals, but it sounds kinda fun, with a side order of dangerous and what were you thinking. Visiting would be cool, though."

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"We could tell Buffy it was perfectly legitimate business," River suggested, grinning. "And yes, she's different. She's like an older sister."

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"Think she'd believe us? And yeah, she is. Plus, just older in general."

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"Perhaps she's too clever," River replied. "But it would still be entertaining."

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"It would! Plus, she'd get to be on a spaceship and meet your family."

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"Maybe that can make up for participating in criminal activities?"

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"Yeeeeah, um, Buffy's not so big on criminal activities. She'd probably make me go back and apologize."

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River tried to imagine the crew of Serenity reacting to that and burst out giggling.

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"It's happened before," Dawn complained.

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The look on Dawn's face made River giggle even more.

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"You're not helping," Dawn made a face at River.

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"I... will... help," River managed before the giggling made her collapse on the floor.

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Dawn just looked down at River, her hands on her hips, and shook her head.

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When River finally managed to stop the seemingly uncontrollable laughter she looked up at Dawn. "I think it's a good plan."

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Dawn offered a hand down to her. "I'm so glad you approve," she said dryly. "Does this mean I shouldn't plan an apology?"

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"No apologies necessary," River replied, still grinning, as she accepted Dawn's help to get to her feet.

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"Are you coming back afterwards, or do you still have stuff to do on Serenity?" Dawn asked, looking through cupboards for a pan.

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"Have to go back to Serenity." She gave Dawn a mysterious smile. "Have plans."

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"Good plans, or getting of school because you've been arrested plans?" Dawn asked, desperately curious.