The first and most obvious bond is with Simon. The brother sister duo unlike most siblings seem less inclined to bicker and are more about support. River’s relationship with Kaylee based on friendship. While they do run into some rocky moments, Kaylee being fearful of River after she killed three men with her eyes closed, the two bond over a mutual want to have fun. Aside from the one scene playing ball in the hold games are not played on Serenity. Kaylee being the youngest on the ship likely feels restless and was happy to have someone to spend time with. River was likely attracted to Kaylee because of her warm personality and because she was the easiest to connect with. Shepard Book was able to connect with River because he understood her hardships with the Alliance and because he was supportive of her brother. It is unlikely that she did not know that Book was not originally a preacher but he was repentant and wanted to spread goodness which allowed for her to feel
The first and most obvious bond is with Simon. The brother sister duo unlike most siblings seem less inclined to bicker and are more about support. River’s relationship with Kaylee based on friendship. While they do run into some rocky moments, Kaylee being fearful of River after she killed three men with her eyes closed, the two bond over a mutual want to have fun. Aside from the one scene playing ball in the hold games are not played on Serenity. Kaylee being the youngest on the ship likely feels restless and was happy to have someone to spend time with. River was likely attracted to Kaylee because of her warm personality and because she was the easiest to connect with. Shepard Book was able to connect with River because he understood her hardships with the Alliance and because he was supportive of her brother. It is unlikely that she did not know that Book was not originally a preacher but he was repentant and wanted to spread goodness which allowed for her to feel