Over the intercom.

[badinlatin]

Rarely does he do this. However, Mal is the captain and can do whatever he wants. If Zoe lets him.

Thusly, he walks with purpose to the shipwide comm in his bunk and broadcasts the following:

"We need downtime, in case the thought hasn't occurred to you already. Thing is, way we're headed now, we'll be up on Shadow in not too long a while. Those that'd have a mind to do so, are welcome to come with me makin' a side stop to visit a ranc--my ranch. My family's ranch."

A pause.

"Let me know. That is all."

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[flybywash]

A moment later, Wash's voice answers:

"Depends, sir. How's the view?"

The smile's audible.

[badinlatin]

"Tell ya this much; if I weren't such a fan o' yellin' at you folk all day, I'd still be there."

Ok, so a bit o' a lie, but the sentiment is basically there.

[ff-ambassador.livejournal.com]

*A minute later, Inara's voice comes over Mal's intercom.

More insights into your life, Mal? I might die of shock. Perhaps I will meet your mother and ask her about this Beauregard issue.

There might just be a flirtacious edge to the voice.

[badinlatin]

Mal mutters a just-barely-audible Gorramit over the comm before continuing:

If you like being paid, please disregard anything from Shuttle Two. Thank you.