Zoe: I thought you wanted to spend more time off-ship this visit.

Wash: Out there is seems like it’s all fancy parties. I like our party better. The dress code is easier and I know all the steps.

Zoe: I’d say you do at that.

Wash: Don’t fall asleep now. Sleepiness is weakness of character. Ask anyone. 

Zoe: It is not.

Wash: You’re acting captain. Know what happens you fall asleep now?

Zoe: Jayne slits my throat and takes over.

Wash: That’s right.

Zoe: And we can’t stop it.

Wash: Well, I wash my hands of it. It’s a hopeless case. I’ll read a nice poem at the funeral. Something with imagery.

Zoe: You could lock the door and keep the power-hungry maniac at bay.

Wash: Oh, no, I’m starting to like this poetry idea now. “Here lies my beloved Zoe, my autumn flower, somewhat less attractive now she’s all corpsified and gross…”

Firefly – Episode 4 – “Shindig”