You know, now that I've read the post in the IC thread, I have to admit that there is something to be said for Jayne's mindset at this moment in time.
After someone broke it down in the simplest terms possible, his mind probably quickly rifled through a checklist.
1) No immediate signs of danger
2) No immediate signs of physical harm
3) No one is making any attempts at intimidation or threats
4) See to basic needs:
4a) Food
4b) Drink (booze is fine - maybe preferred)
After all that, I'm sure that Jayne will want to get down to the brass tacks, because the next thing he's gonna want to do is make some money. And that means coming to a better understanding of their situation. Jayne Cobb is a simple man, but that kind of simplicity has hidden depths to it. As long as immediate needs can be tended to, he will see no reason to act out.
After someone broke it down in the simplest terms possible, his mind probably quickly rifled through a checklist.
1) No immediate signs of danger
2) No immediate signs of physical harm
3) No one is making any attempts at intimidation or threats
4) See to basic needs:
4a) Food
4b) Drink (booze is fine - maybe preferred)
After all that, I'm sure that Jayne will want to get down to the brass tacks, because the next thing he's gonna want to do is make some money. And that means coming to a better understanding of their situation. Jayne Cobb is a simple man, but that kind of simplicity has hidden depths to it. As long as immediate needs can be tended to, he will see no reason to act out.