"Under your direction," Simon assured her. He'd been under strict instructions not to touch anything without her approval. Engine wise at least, Kaylee had made it plain he could make free with his hands in other areas. But the apparent difference in the time frames they came from gave him pause. He should he knew explain, what had happened to the ship, what had happened to Wash and the Shepherd but he wasn't even sure how to start. "Events transpire to keep River and I aboard," he said. "And then we worked things out." Simon He followed the motion of her hand and looked at the collection of tents and trailers. "What is this place?"