006 - Inara Serra

[notanambassador]

[She's propped up the communicator so she can talk while she packs her belongings.  Judging by her sharp movements, she's very annoyed about something.]

It appears that I need to clarify something.

Back home, I was a Companion.  I had clients that paid for me to join them for a night or more, including time of an intimate nature.  I'm a registered

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[prazerbutterfly]

Now that's a shame.

[notanambassador]

I'll be sure to let you know if I begin considering applicants again.

[prazerbutterfly]

And if you yourself need a little bit of company. I wouldn't mind that either. I'm just surprised there is one decent woman around here without something already shoved up their ass or more willing to punch you.

[notanambassador]

[She blinks, looking a bit confused.]

I've just met you, I don't see a reason to punch you. Maybe I just need to give you more time?

[Private - Video]

[oneslickedison]

[All she can see at first is Howard's eye, very close to the camera, and then he moves it back.]

Hm. Nope. You still look like an intelligent, courageous, witty and beautiful woman to me, Beautiful.

I think I'll stick around.

Re: [Private - Video]

[notanambassador]

[Considering the reactions, it's a bit of a relief each time someone doesn't react poorly. Though he does get a weird look for the eyeball thing.]

I told you it wasn't personal.

[Private - Video]

[oneslickedison]

Hey, I'm too cocky to take it personally. I just figured I wasn't your type.

[He's in a lift, and he looks thoughtful]

Which I'm guessing since you're not breaking your professional code of conduct, means I'm still not your type.

[He points a finger at her]

Which is fine. My ego's in one piece. I'm more worried about yours.

Re: [Private - Video]

[notanambassador]

No one in the 'verse has been able to make me break my professional code of conduct.

[Not even falling in love was enough for that.]

My ego is fine. I'm more irritated than anything, moving is a hassle and I don't want anymore unpleasant surprises. If they're going to light the fires, let them all get it out of their system at once.

video

[inspector_link]

[..... Oh.

He's trying very hard to keep himself a little more composed than Komui, and he does succeed to some extent.]

You are... from the future, correct?

Re: video

[notanambassador]

[Oh, damn, and she really liked him.]

Yes. I'm from the year 2517. You're from the same time as Emilia and Komui, correct?

Re: video

[inspector_link]

Yes, that's right.

[He hesitates for a moment, fighting with himself a bit. He certainly does not approve, but many things change in the future. People must be raised in different ways. And she did say that she won't be taking clients.]

... I suppose then that I don't have to tell you my own views on the subject, but I haven't the right to tell anyone else how to live their lives.

Re: video

[notanambassador]

I understand. And I hope that it doesn't mean that we won't be able to go for walks together anymore.

[flytey]

Why would anybody have an issue with it? As far as I see it, it's a job, like any other.

[notanambassador]

I agree with you, but it looks like not everyone shares that view. I'd rather give them some space.

[flytey]

Well, that's true enough. And really, I suppose I should be scandalized, but I really can't muster any moral argument against it, so...

[He shrugs.]

[notanambassador]

There's really not much to be scandalized over, especially when I'm spending more time in engineering than anything else.

[kingroadie]

[Eddie gives a small blink back.] You did that before? Uh, cool? [He's not exactly aghast or agog about this.]

Did someone give you shit over it or somethin'?

[notanambassador]

It was minor, but I just don't want to surprise anyone anymore. I'm not used to people not knowing about it, so it comes up at unexpected times.

[Like when discussing housing rules with Emilia.]

[kingroadie]

[He gives a small nod back at that.] Ah- good. I was startin' to wonder if it was somethin' serious or not.

[Rewatching her post made him start to really worry.] Is your profession obvious in the way you carry or dress yourself or somethin'?

If you don't mind me askin' that is.

[notanambassador]

Yes. Usually people can tell when they see me that I'm a Companion. I tend to forget that no one here knows that.

I don't mind you asking, none of this is a secret at home and I see no reason for it to be here. Of course I won't discuss clients, but I'm sure you understand.