Keane, who's been watching the ramp expectantly, notices. His grin fades.
Catching sight of what's causing the problem, Wash hurriedly leans in and beckons to his family.
"That's River," he says in an undertone. "Her brother Simon's on board, too -- he's our doctor. And yes, it's that River and Simon, and do I even have to add the please-don't-talk-about-it clause to the end?"
The Washburnes exchange glances: uncertain, to begin. Anneliese sneaks a look at River over her shoulder. But it quickly clears into resolved nods from all three; Phoebe even adds, "Not a word."
"Shiny. Xiexie."
That settled, Keane straightens and gives her a friendly wave.
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Date: 2006-06-05 04:18 am (UTC)Catching sight of what's causing the problem, Wash hurriedly leans in and beckons to his family.
"That's River," he says in an undertone. "Her brother Simon's on board, too -- he's our doctor. And yes, it's that River and Simon, and do I even have to add the please-don't-talk-about-it clause to the end?"
The Washburnes exchange glances: uncertain, to begin. Anneliese sneaks a look at River over her shoulder. But it quickly clears into resolved nods from all three; Phoebe even adds, "Not a word."
"Shiny. Xiexie."
That settled, Keane straightens and gives her a friendly wave.