The last time they were like this Simon was out of his mind.

This doesn't miss Kaylee's notice.



And besides, she's always been the cheerful one. (You shouldn't know a mechanic exists, her father told her once. Not if they're doing their job right.) Not any more. So -- so what if she's Kaylee?



She doesn't get mad and she doesn't cry.

"Yep," she says, toneless again.