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[elegantthestars.livejournal.com]

[Inara has found herself a quiet place on the Plane and set up what looks like a small shrine, incense burning in holders while the Companion prays. she sits that way for what seems forever, quietly reciting mantras and praying for those who have died -- and killed. even when she finishes, though, she remains kneeling, expression drawn]

Is it ever going to end?

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[bit_impossible]

[seeing this display, he drops quickly from the Plane returning with a stick of incense that she can burn after that one is through. he sets it down on the little shrine's surface before kneeling down beside her.]

[softly, out of respect for the atmosphere she's created:] In a word, yes.

[elegantthestars.livejournal.com]

[she bows her head briefly in acknowledgment of both his presence and his offering, but she doesn't look at him]

At what price?

[bit_impossible]

I'd say enough of a price has already been paid, wouldn't you?

[elegantthestars.livejournal.com]

If I didn't think so, I wouldn't be here now, praying for those who've been taken unfairly.

[bit_impossible]

Fair enough. [he switches position, stretching his legs out in front of him before regarding the woman beside him.] What's your name?

[doctorsfanboy.livejournal.com]

[Damon watches her, though he's politely silent until she speaks] Yes. The Doctor will find a way, he always does. [he is blissfully unaware that one of the Doctors has died already]

[elegantthestars.livejournal.com]

Do you really think so?

[doctorsfanboy.livejournal.com]

I do. [fondly] I've known the Doctor for a long time.

[elegantthestars.livejournal.com]

I have not, but I do find him to be a good man all the same.

[doctorsfanboy.livejournal.com]

[he steps forward, placing a comforting hand on Inara's shoulder, if she doesn't mind] He is one of the few people I would trust with my lives.

[ex_fatalist246]

[Satoshi bows his head in respect of the shrine.]

Eventually.

[elegantthestars.livejournal.com]

And too many will die in the meantime.

[ex_fatalist246]

Yes. They will.

[elegantthestars.livejournal.com]

Who could do something like this? I fail to see the point.

[ex_fatalist246]

For someone's amusement, or scientific interest, or to sate their hate and desire for pain. There are many reasons to be cruel.

[bonnypiperlad]

[Jamie is caught up by the sight for a moment and watches, only approaching once Inara finishes. His voice is soft, but still full of conviction when he speaks.] Aye, it will. But not soon enough, if ye ask me.

[elegantthestars.livejournal.com]

[glances up at him, nodding] It was too much the first time. That poor boy... [sighs] There has to be something we can do.

[bonnypiperlad]

Ye mean Oliver? [Even with Oliver being back, his death still hurts on some levels. His jaw clenches for a moment, then he nods as well.] Aye. He should never have died. None of them should have.

[There's a quick glance around to make sure they're not being overheard. Even so, he lowers his voice.] I've got a friend who's working on something, and if anyone can come up with a way to stop this, he can.

[elegantthestars.livejournal.com]

I do, yes. And you're right, of course. Killing is never the answer.

Do you? [pitches her voice lower, as well] You wouldn't be speaking of the Doctor by chance, would you?

[bonnypiperlad]

Aye, I would. [curiously] Do ye know him, then?

[Realizing he hasn't actually introduced himself, he goes back to a more normal tone briefly.] Oh, I'm Jamie, by the way.

[bytwo.livejournal.com]

[Oh, look, someone's very quietly dropped down to the ground, spread out on her stomach, watching the incense.]

Can't tell from the ground.

[elegantthestars.livejournal.com]

River.

[Inara's just glad to see the girl safe and smiles] I'm not sure the ground will offer much help, no.

[bytwo.livejournal.com]

Changes the height, makes them unknowable.

[She props her chin up on her arms.]

You're praying.

[elegantthestars.livejournal.com]

Does it?

[her smile wavers a little before she turns back to the incense]

It's the least I can do for those who've died.

[bytwo.livejournal.com]

[A little louder, without much emotion:] It won't matter.

[...Sigh, River. Manners.]