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[Tommy's not doing well. Aside from the usual "Oh my god, I'm in outer space!" issue to work through, he's also got to contend with the fact that he has not one, but two "twins" aboard the ship, one older and one younger. It's like looking into the past on the one hand, and looking at a future he'll never have on the other. Either way, it's depressing.

Tommy's learning, though. He's learning how to hide that depression behind a mask of normalcy, smile, act like he's just another guy. Right now, he's dressed down in his normal clothes, a t-shirt and jeans, black and white converse, army tattoos visible on his arms. There's a wedding ring on his finger. He's not going to forget about Jeanie, even if they're, what, a trillion lightyears and a restraining order apart.

He's sitting on the edge of his bed, acoustic guitar on his lap. He strums a few notes, keeping his words to whatever tune's coming out of his guitar, not full-on singing, but more... sing-talking. It's got a country feel to it.]

Woke up in space the other day,
Not sure why, but I don't wanna stay.
'Cause I'm a long way from home,
And it's a strange place to roam, And--

[And he stops playing around and talks like a normal person.]

That's not gonna be a hit song anytime soon. I think I need... [Strum.] Inspiration. Anyone wanna show me where to get a drink around here? [Yes, please feed his alcoholism and terrible coping habits.] Think I'm owed one after being abducted.

[He moves to turn the communicator off, then stops himself as he remembers something.]

Oh. And I'm Tommy. Private First Class Tommy Burgess. [Bearer of the Big Chicken Dinner-- a Bad Conduct Discharge-- but you don't need to know that. He gives a mock salute with a smile, then shuts the video feed off.]

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Better than anything I could ever write.

[Her dad is ashamed of her music skills. Or lack of them, anyway.]

Not really grammy material, though. [He seems more relaxed and laid back than before. AND, DARE I SAY... FRIENDLY.]

I don't think you have to worry about Grammys up here anyway. [She's still hesitant in case he snaps again. Just saying.] Space Grammys, maybe.

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[Oh, huh. Army. Now there's something familiar.]

Ever toured Iraq?

yeah 1 tour.

Ever met a Camden Lahey?

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I think it sounds pretty good! It's kinda... folksy. [Tommy are you prepared for this cheeriness? Because she is directing her smile at you.]

[IT BURNS. But he'll return the smile because he's trying to keep the happy act up.] Yeah, I've been spending too much time in Texas.

[But she just wants to be friends!] Texas? Where's that? [Texas must be a great place with lots of musicians!]

I'm Kaylee, by the way.

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Lucky for you, soldier, we've got an open bar on board.

If I tell you where it is, will you bring your guitar?

[ ANY EXCUSE TO MUTE THE EARLY 90s DANCE MUSIC GOOD GOD ]

Wait-- really? [Suddenly, this place isn't so bad!] I mean, yeah, sure. [He plucks a few notes.] I know a few drinking songs.

Really. The liquor isn't your typical brand-name stuff, but most of it's strong enough to make it easy to ignore the fact. It's in the rec room on the [ #th floor that I'm not gonna name cause I can't remember it, but Wichita does; ] floor. I'm bartending, so just look for the sombrero and you'll know you're in the right place. [ because yes, she's determined to wear her sombrero every time she's at the bar ]

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That was really good. [ and so much better than anything anyone in glee club wrote. ]

[Tommy grins a little.]

Thanks. I don't know, I was just... fucking around.

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[ have a filter tommy - she likes them - get used to it. ]

How long have you been playing the guitar?

[ because that is sort of neat – and basically not something she has come across here before. ]

[Tommy doesn't know how to filter anything sob.]

I took it up when I was sixteen. It's mostly just, I don't know, for fun.

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We're working on a distiller down in the shuttle bay - better than some of the crap they have in the bar.

[ yes, the flight crew actually does things. making moonshine just happens to be one of the better ones. ]

How long til it's ready?

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[Did someone say distiller?]

You do that too? I got a wine fermenter set up back home in Serenity's engine room.

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That is a rank in the Army, correct?

Yeah, it's Army. [And a Marine rank, apparently, but Tommy's not one of the few, the proud, the etc.]

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Please continue, Private First Class Tommy Burgess. You are pleasing to hear.

I don't really have anything else written. [He was just sort of making it up as he went along.] But I can play something else, if you like country. [No 'thanks'? RUDE, TOMMY.]

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[ Brendan was right--he's a soldier. And, after tilting his head to the side, decides to comment. ]

It's not Jane's Addiction, but I guess it's okay.

[He hesitates before responding, easily recognizing that voice. Then, he opts for some reluctant friendliness.]

I've never tried my hand at any alternative.

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