[video]

[suoxi]

[ the feed cuts on and Inara is positioned behind the console, smiling lightly with crimson lips pulled upwards as she regarded the camer thoughtfully. She is cleaned up and prepped for a public chat, hair dried and styled as well as she was able. ]

Good evening, everyone. My name is Inara Serra, and I have recently found myself a bit out of sorts with my arrival in this strange place. I would cry kidnapping, but I hardly think that is the case.

I was wondering - and hoping - that there might just be someone I know here. Please, if you recognize me, I would greatly appreciate if it you could respond.

Also, if anyone could perhaps explain a bit more about what this place is and how I might have come to be here - and why - I would also be greatly indebted to you.

Thank you.

[ she smiles once more as she waits for responses, should they come. ]

Comments

audio;

[suoxi]

[ ...heroes. That is not something she would really consider herself. ]

Heroes. That's the first I've heard of that. [ 'purpose', 'because the emporer is shady', 'gathering protectors' -- that one was the most accurate.

Still. Not precisely a hero. ]

Is this your theory as well, if I may ask?

audio;

[emasculates]

Not one I care for.

audio;

[suoxi]

I can't say I do either.

[ thoughtful; ]

Is this truly a place between life and death? Or is that something we are simply told.

audio;

[emasculates]

I cannot say. I am without a doubt dead in my world. Make of that what you will.

audio;

[suoxi]

[ that actually has her a little quiet and contemplative. ]

It is certainly something to think about.

audio;

[emasculates]

[for all the good it's done the brain trust, but...]

Hm. I am Aisha.

audio;

[suoxi]

[ it's very sobering to hear, let alone experience. Inara cannot even imagine. ]

Inara. It's unfortunate we met under such strange circumstances, but I am not sorry it happened.

audio;

[emasculates]

[Oh Inara. You are pretty much the exact sort of woman that Aisha beats up men on behalf of.

Plus, your name means 'heaven sent' and she finds that amusing, okay.]

No? You are privy to little more than my name at this point, with no idea of the nature beyond it. Be careful with your pleasantries, sister.

audio;

[suoxi]

[ well, you know. if the shoe fits... ]

Then perhaps you would be inclined to tell me more over tea? Once I get a set, that is.

audio;

[emasculates]

I would enjoy that.

[nnnnnnot actually sarcasm or any sort of thinly veiled threat. WHAT IS THIS MADNESS.]

audio;

[suoxi]

[ score. 2 for 2. ]

Perfect. I'm in the process of acquiring one and as soon as I do, you'll be the first to help me test it.

audio;

[emasculates]

Very well.