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On the Raggedy Edge of Survival
Malcolm “Mal” Reynolds
I look out for me and mine. That don't include you less I conjure it does. Now you stuck a thorn in the Alliance's paw. That tickles me a bit. But it also means I got to step twice as fast to avoid them and that means turning down plenty of jobs. Even honest ones. Put this crew together with the promise of work, which the Alliance makes harder every year. Come a day there won’t be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all. This job goes south, there well may not be another. So here is us, on the raggedy edge. Don't push me, and I won't push you.
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Emotional Reflections on a Beautiful Ceremony
Mr. Universe
It was a very beautiful ceremony. Lenore wrote her own vows. I cried. Like a baby. A hungry, angry baby.
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Disappointment in the Vault's Contents
Zoe Washburne
* Sarcastically, as a small vault is opened with very little money.
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Victory Over the Operative
Malcolm “Mal” Reynolds
* After defeating the Operative
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Retirement from a life of crime
Zoe Washburne
At last, we can retire and give up this life of crime.
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Appreciation for Intense Chaos
Mr. Universe
You guys always bring me the very best violence.
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Fear of Exploding in Crisis Situation
Jayne Cobb
We're gonna explode!? I don't wanna explode!
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Choosing Between Family and Freedom
River Tam
* After Simon asks if she wants to stay with the crew.
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Disruption of Inner Peace
Jayne Cobb
She is starting to damage my calm!
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Unexpected Ingestion of an Insect
River Tam
I swallowed a bug.
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Struggling with Inner Turmoil and Chaos
River Tam
The Reavers! They're all made up of rage. I can't shut them up!
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A Moment of Calm in Chaos
River Tam
* Her calm comment after a dramatic chase over rough terrain, in which a ] ship nearly captured them.
[[w:Reaver (Firefly)|Reaver]
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Embracing a rebellious spirit
Jayne Cobb
Shiny! Let's be bad guys.
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Questioning the Unknown
Malcolm “Mal” Reynolds
What was that?
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Malcolm Reynolds' Reluctant Mercy
Malcolm “Mal” Reynolds
Sorry about the throat. Expect you'd want to say your famous last words right now. Just one trouble. I ain't gonna kill you. Hell, I'm gonna grant your greatest ]. I'm gonna show you a ] without ].
[[wish; [world; [sin]
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A Captain's Perspective on Loyalty and Trust
Malcolm “Mal” Reynolds
* To Simon
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Humorous Reflection on an Unforgettable Moment
Hoban "Wash" Washburne
Let's go back to the part where Jayne gets knocked out by a ninety-pound girl, cause I don't think that's ever gonna get old.
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A Moment of Resolve in Serenity
Zoe Washburne
This is the place. We'll buy you the time.
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Commitment to Strength and Resilience
Zoe Washburne
She's tore up plenty, but she'll fly true.
[when asked by Mal about the status of ''Serenity'', referring to both the ship and herself after the final battle]
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Anticipating Another Crash
Zoe Washburne
We crashing again?
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Assumption of Overheard Conflict in Serenity
Malcolm “Mal” Reynolds
I'm assumin y'all were listenin'? Did you hear us fight? Trap.
[pause]
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Confusion Over Reavers and Morality
Jayne Cobb
I just don't get it. How's a man get so wrong? Cuttin on his own face, rapin and murdering — Hell, I'll kill a man in a fair fight... or if I think he's gonna start a fair fight. Or if he bothers me. Or if there's a woman. Or if I'm gettin paid. Mostly only when I'm gettin paid. But these Reavers... last ten years they show up like the bogeyman from stories. Eating people alive? Where's that get fun?
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The True Cost of Heroism
Zoe Washburne
Do you know what the definition of a hero is? Someone who gets other people killed. You can look it up later.
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Concerns for Others' Safety
River Tam
It's not safe … for them.
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Defiance in the Face of Danger
Malcolm “Mal” Reynolds
This is how it is. Anybody doesn't wanna fly with me anymore, this is your port of harbor. There's a lot of fine ways to die. I ain't waiting for the Alliance to choose mine. I mean to confound these bungers. Take my shot at getting to Miranda. Maybe find something I can use to get clear of this. So I hear a word out of any of you that ain't helping me out or taking your leave, I will shoot you down.
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Resilience Amidst Chaos and Change
Malcolm “Mal” Reynolds
* Appears in an early scene and the last scene, as some part breaks off Serenity.
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Trusting instincts in uncertain situations
Malcolm “Mal” Reynolds
* After Kaylee asks how he knows Inara's call is a trap
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Struggling with Inner Turmoil and Reaver Influence
River Tam
* On her inability to exclude the ] of the Reavers from affecting her own mind.
[[insanity]
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The Consequences of Meddling with Others
River Tam
] don't like to be meddled with. We tell them what to do, what to ]. Don't run, don't walk. We're in their ] and in their heads and we haven't the right. We're meddlesome.
[[People; [think; [homes]
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Embracing Freedom and Vulnerability
Hoban "Wash" Washburne
I am a leaf on the wind. Watch how I soar.
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