[video]

[suoxi]

[ Inara comes into view with a smile, as always. She’s very confident sitting there in her suite, hands in her lap and a few candles burning behind her for ambience. She is the picture of calm and poise and looks entirely at ease.

Inside, though – Inara is boiling. Inara is Not Happy about several things, but there are…certain experiences best not ‘advertised’ on a public network.

But boy is she pissed about being fired, then threatened on the way home.

ANYWAY. ]

I have decided to open the Companion House that is located in the Fire Sector earlier than I originally planned. [ read: Inara got fired, and needs another source of income. ]

If you are interested or require more information as to what a Companion is and does, please let me know and I will forward you directions and information. [ Inara learned a valuable lesson: make a pamphlet. Repeating herself explaining the intricacies of Companionship was quite taxing. ]

I am also taking applications for those that would like to enroll in Companion training as well. [ Inara smiles, but her eyes are decidedly sharper here. ] This is not an endeavor lightly chosen. It is a life choice – a career, and the training is intense and not limited to intimacy. I will personally speak [ interrogate ] to any interested party.

[ inara out ]

Comments

Video;

[andaway]

[Clark likes to think he doesn't judge anyone by their source of income. And usually he doesn't. Still, this is a general post and open to the kids so he still has to wonder.]

I'd like to know more about what a Companion exactly is.

Video;

[suoxi]

[ inara smiles; it's tight -- she has legit concerns here, for multiple reasons. ]

Of course.

[ over a secure connection, Inara sends a pamphlet detailing what a Companion is and how their world works. ]

[audio]

[emasculates]

[There's a slight note of amusement in her tone when she speaks,]

You expect to find students among this rabble, Inara?

[audio]

[suoxi]

[ Inara smiles; it's audible in the tone of her voice. ]

You never know when you'll find a diamond in the rough, Aisha. Are you volunteering? [ a light tease, even. look, she can smile when the going gets rough! ]

video;

[animalhats]

[ Here, have a curious 12-year-old, Inara! ]

What's a Companion? Why do they get special houses? Can I be one?

video;

[suoxi]

[ HOO BOY. she expected this. ]

Companions are people who undergo intense training for many years. How old are you?

video; CONFUSION IS GO!!

[thequeensown]

[Have a fairly uncertain looking Herald, Inara, her brows knit together.]

What do you know of Companions?

video; aww yeah

[suoxi]

[ that's -- a strange way to phrase the question. ]

A fair amount. I am one, after all.

video; WOW sorry for those hideous multiple edits!

[saisamour]

[oh well marius does need a job and "Companion" doesn't sound bad at all... clearly only good things can come out of this yep yep]

I too would appreciate more information as to what a Companion is, mademoiselle, if that is acceptable.

[because certainly "intimacy" just means intimate, BFF-like friendship, right? right??]

video; slkdfjs it was like a surprise every time I logged in XD

[suoxi]

[ Inara smiles and peers at the video on her screen, taking in his appearance. ]

It is acceptable. May I ask how old you are?

[ he looks YOUNG. ]

audio

[notamachine]

[Yeah, Dean got to "intimacy" and ignored most of the rest.]

So, is a Companion like a... [Don't say whore don't say whore don't say whore] ...escort?

audio

[suoxi]

[ very good, Dean. very good. ]

Somewhat. I can send you information, if you like.

video;

[trainwrecked]

I'd like to try the trainin'. Not that I'll be probably very good, but..

[He'll remember Favrielle better, that way.]

video;

[suoxi]

[ brows up. ]

You would like to train as a Companion?

[ that's unexpected. ]

video;

[squint]

So soon? [ Cobb's suspicious. From what he knows of Inara she's very careful--very well planned. This strikes him as odd. ]

video;

[suoxi]

[ oh, Dom. Inara falters -- but it's inward, and the smile remains on her face and never flickers. ]

Yes. I thought that perhaps during such turbulent times, it could potentially provide a small comfort for some.

[ her eyes twinkle. ]

Are you interested in our services, Dom?

[thetyrant]

You plan to work as a...Companion, yourself?

[Logan is still trying to come around to this idea, but he's doing...pretty well with it, really. It just takes a little adjustment.]

[suoxi]

I do. I have done as such for some time.

[ she is watching all of your body language, Logan. ]

video;

[storm_warning]

[The ambience is not nearly as subtle or graceful in Ororo's suite, which is clean, but the windows have been thrown open to keep a flow of air going that chases out the smell of the Earth Sector molds that keep growing despite her best efforts.]

What's this Companion deal?

[Caution and curiosity mix in her tone as she puts that question to the floor.]

video;

[suoxi]

[ inara has to put on a show or at least suffocate herself trying. ]

Are you interested in training or services?

audio;

[cynisme]

Let me guess, by Companion House you mean a brothel.

audio;

[suoxi]

No. There is quite a difference between Companion Houses and brothels.

[ is this eames using another voice :| she's had this discussion before. ]

Would you like information?

[the_other_eight]

Is everything alright Miss Serra, or should I put a pot on?

[suoxi]

[ Inara smiles and dips her head. It's nice to see a friendly face in what Aisha calls this 'rabble'. ]

I'm quite alright, though I could never turn down a good pot of tea, Miss Potts.

video

[nohsatsu]

[ Are socially awkward alien boys eligible? ]

I'm not known for understanding humans very well, but if being a... "Companion" can improve that, might I be taken into consideration?

video

[suoxi]

[ this is a new face she hasn't yet met. she smiles. ]

It could, I suppose. Would you like some information?