Inara: Good afternoon, Captain.

Mal: Morning. We’re downing, and in case that Wash don’t kill us all, local time’s going to be in the a.m., 10 or so.

Inara: Yes, I saw that.

Mal: Making plans? “Atherton Wing”. He’s a regular, ain’t he?

Inara: I’ve seen him before.

Mal: Oh, I never did. Not what I pictured – young. Must be rich too, to afford your rates.

Inara: I suppose. He has engaged me for several days.

Mal: Days!? Boy must have stamina.

Inara: (smiling) He does.

Mal: Well…fine. Is he letting you out at all?

Inara: Actually, we’re attending a ball tomorrow night.

Mal: Tell me, do all the men there pay for their dates, or just the young rich ones with stamina?

Inara: Most of the women in there will not be Companions, if that’s what you’re asking. Perhaps the other men couldn’t attract one.

Mal: Hmm. It’s sounds like the finest party I can imagine getting paid to go to.

Inara: I don’t suppose you’d find it up to standards of your outings. More conversation and somewhat less petty theft and getting hit with pool cues. (dismissing him) I understand if you need to go prepare for that “It’s 10 in the morning” issue.

Mal: Yeah. Better go do that. ‘Cause I think this is more of an evening look.

Firefly – Episode 4 – “Shindig”