Thread: Not a power in the 'verse (Morell & KC)

The job was a quick smash and grab. It sounded simple enough. The catch was that it had to be done tonight. Badger had provided nearly everything, disguises, information, identification, he had really come through this time, which was very unlike him. All they had to do was break into the Shulin restaurant and get the manager to open a safe. Inside would be a data disk which is what Badger wanted. Whatever else was in the safe was theirs to keep, minus double what Mal already owed him. He didn't tell them what was on the disk, but something told them that since Badger had kindly waved his normal commission fee, they were doing all the hard work for a very low price. Apparently the owner of the restaurant was some kind of business mogul and he kept some of his more valuable treasures at his prized restaurant, where he thought no one would even think about breaking into. Mal and Jayne made their way to the back entrance, Badger had supplied them with uniforms that would make them look like servants. They were dressed in white pants with a white long sleeve shirt and maroon vest. He even provided key cards for them to gain a quiet entrance. Jayne slid the card in while Mal stayed back as a lookout. He pulled it back... nothing. He tried again... nothing. He looked up at Mal and shrugged his arms. Mal shot him a glance to try again. Jayne tried again then clinched his fist and shook his head at Mal. Mal rolled his eyes and walked over. Not working! Jayne whispered loudly. Just then the door opened, catching Jayne off guard and causing him to tumble backward. One of the kitchen help workers had come outside for a quick stim shot away from prying eyes. Mal grabbed the young man, pushing him up against the wall. The young man looked scared out of his wits. They led him back inside and left him in a small closet. He was way too scared to even think about leaving. They went around the kitchen to the main offices when someone tapped Jayne on the shoulder. Instinctively, he turned around and connected a right hook to the man's face. He was out cold. Mal looked at him questioningly. I don't like being touched, Jayne shrugged. Just then another man walked around the corner, another kitchen helper. He tried to run away when Mal grabbed him by the collar. Now, I don't aim to hurt nobody, but me and my large friend here gonna need to speak with the manager. Mal told him as politely as a man can while holding another man in a threatening manner. That's him. the guy said, pointing down at the unconscious manager Jayne had just punched. Shun sheng duh gao wahn... Mal muttered. He thought quickly, then had Jayne drag the manager into the next room while he escorted their new friend. It was the manager's office, and luckily they had stumbled upon the safe. He stepped into the young man's face, threatening him again, Listen good. I need in that safe. Who else has the combination? Th-th-the owner... he's having dinner out front now. The young man squeaked. Mal told Jayne to stay and guard the room as he led the servant to the front of the resturaunt. They peeked through a window that overlooked the dining area. Which one is he? The man pointed, Upper section, middle table. Mal's eyes followed his direction, finding the table he was referring to. Then, he saw... Inara? 'Sphincter of the 'Verse what a coincidence.' he thought to himself. 'Fore you go gettin out of this mess, I need something done for me. You go in there and tell that boss of yours that there's a problem he needs to come see. Now that's all you tell him. And you don't want to know what I'm gon' do to you if you can't handle that. Go on, now. Mal told him as he watched the obviously nervous boy climb the stairs, he saw the man talk to Lian, pointing toward the back. Mal thought he saw Inara look his direction and quickly ducked. He slowly looked back up to see Lian heading toward the back doors, and the servant boy waiting where he was until he could slip out the front door unnoticed. And then he saw Inara staring straight at him.