Post by Inara Serra on May 6, 2008 15:48:43 GMT -5
The Player.
Your Name: I would rather just go by my character name or herman...
Your Age: 16
How Did You Find Out of Gas?: Wandering through proboards for Firefly/Serenity rps.
Previous Roles: none
Contact Email:
The Core.
Full Name: Inara Serra
Nickname(s): The Ambassador
Birthday: April 15
Age: 28
Origin: Sihnon
Location: Serenity
Allegiance: Neutral, but supported Alliance during the war
Occupation: Companion
The Appearance.
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Height && Weight: 5'9", 138
General Description:
Inara is fairly tall and slender. Her skin is a beautiful olive shade, offset by her dark brown eyes and hair, which is generally curly, though straightened at times. She has a full figure which she carries with the utmost poise and dignity.
Inara can be described as "feminine" in almost every sence of the word. She favours very long and often elaborate dresses in rich colors. Her apparel often portrays heavy Asian and Indian themes and styles, mixed with a more modern flair. Also of course is the emphasis on her great beauty. This is a stark contrast to the appearance of the other crew members of Serenity, who look for function over style. Her mannerisms are purely graceful, this can be connected to her companion training, and her charm is her greatest weapon. Countless times she had used her perfect wit and charisma as an asset to the crew of Serenity as well as the credibility he profession provides. However, though a companion is trained to be witty and coy, Inara is oftentimes very candid.
Her religion is also a large part of her personality. While she is not as dedicated as Shepard Book, she is a practicing Buddhist, which can also provide some explanation for her preference to using intellect and charm to resolve conflict as opposed to immediate violence. Oftentimes she is the voice of reason and a strong maternal figure to the Crew, especially Kaylee and River.
Her relationship with Kaylee is perhaps her strongest, though she has a good relationship with everyone on Serenity,they spend much time together chatting, and often Inara aided Kaylee in her troubled semi-courtship with Simon Tam. In return Kaylee has provided her some insight into Mal and her own feelings towards him. She also often plays a mother towards River Tam, who suffers from complications of an Alliance experiment performed on her. There has also been a somewhat strained friendship between her and Shepard book, who was slightly put off by he career choice.Then of course there is Capitan Mal Reynolds. Though they fight more than converse it is clear that she is very much in love with him.
As for her features, they accent her personality perfectly, her eyes are a most expressive shade of brown, framed by long dark lashes. Much like the Geisha's of Japan, she could easily stop someone in their tracks with a glance. Her hair is also brown, and is generally worn curly, though when straightened it is quite long. All that hair frames a lovely hart shaped face. Her limbs are long and toned, though she had nowhere near the muscular power of someone like Jayne. However she is not without fighting skills. if she does fight, the classical styles would suit her well. She has been trained in sword fighting,archery, and martial arts (all from her training on Sihnon). Though she does own a pistol she does not use it lightly, not at all if possible.
The Personality.
Likes && Dislikes:
Inara is quite fond of high society. She chooses her clients from the upper class and her rates are quite high, so it's improbable that anyone else could afford her rates. Her work is a big part of her life so it's a good thing she enjoys it (for the most part). However it has it's complications, especially in her relationship with Mal.Core planets also tie into her work as they contain some of her most favored clients and when her clients fall in love with her(and ask her to run away with them) it only makes things a little better she often laughs about this with Kaylee.
Yet she also loves the other side of things. Serenity, of course, and her shuttle(out of which she conducts her business).This is also her home and treats it as such permitting the crew in only with permission while the rest of Serenity is pretty much free for them to roam. However permitted company is always welcomed. As for those on Serenity she has made relatively easy friends with everyone and is closer to them than even she thinks. Kaylee would be considered her best friend and they often spend time in Inara's shuttle discussing ongoing event's on Serenity.She has also taken a very motherly love towards River and is always ready to look after her when Simon has other obligations.
She dislikes the illegal jobs the crew of Serenity takes. Se worries that they, especially Mal, will be captured by the Alliance, hurt, or at the very worst, killed. Atherton Wing of course, whose rudeness and disrespect earned him a black mark on the Companion network. Being called a whore,of course, and most especially by Mal. As well as any indications that she is to serve the crew in any way. Excessive violence frustrates her, for the same reasons she dislikes the illegal activities of the Serenity crew. Those who dislike or insult Serenity,whether client, alliance or anyone else. Being late to meet clients. The thought of dying, especially by Reavers (though this is more of a fear than a dislike as she would rather commit suicide than die by Reavers).
Interests && Hobbies:
Inara is interested in psychology, as she has training in is and can read people quite well. Yet while she may claim to dislike the work the crew of Serenity does, there is a growing part of her that enjoys taking part in these adventures. Inara is also very interested in the well being of those close to her. She has risked her high social standing more than once for those important to her.As for hobbies she is skilled in various art forms, though she dies not practice all of them regularly. Of course her most common hobby would be fighting with Mal.
Conversation and the art it requires to be a good conversationalist. She loves to see where the conversation can lead and what she can find out through the actions and words of those around her.
Strengths:
Inara's charm and intelligence would be her greatest strength. She can be very coy, and act a part to aid the crew. She is able to perfectly mask her true feelings or intentions.If this happens to be against someone she dislikes, say Saffron, she is all the more willing to help.Also she has credibility with the alliance, which in turn lends itself to the crew. Also she has friends in high places and connections that can be of great aid.She is also very level-headed. In contrast the crew of Serenity is quite willing to go somewhat blindly into a dangerous job. Inara provides a voice of reason that is, at times, greatly needed.Also she has strong maternal influences. it is quite easy to say that she would be the best person to go to for reassurance or comfort. Also she is highly intuitive. Many times she has the sense that something is wrong or right and is dead on.
Weaknesses:
Malcolm Reynolds. Obviously their relationship has caused unrest on both sides. Her stubbornness can be a factor in this and other things.She will not give up on an argument for the sake of making things easier. Though there have been times when she wishes she would have.
Inara is also very territorial. The best example of this is her shuttle. For all intents and purposes it is her space and until she stops paying rent on it it will continue to be that way. She also can be territorial towards those she loves as well.She tends to veiw it as her job to take care of people. Should something happen to them or should things not go according to the plan it is the equivalent of someone harming something of hers.
Her past is perhaps her biggest weakness. Ever since she left Sihnon, she has been saying that she simply wanted to see the 'verse. However there were ulterior motives.
Secrets:
Inara isn't a terribly secretive person. She generally prefers to keep most things in the open to avoid false pretenses. Yet she has several secrets that have proven to be quite bothersome to keep.
The first is the reason she truly left Sihnon. While living in Sihnon she was a prominent member of a companion house. There were very respectable rumors that she would be the next house priestess and potentially the greatest companion known to Sihnon. However there was always the challenge of younger and better girls.
Felling the pressure Inara began to seek out ways to prevent her inevitable aging in order to support her family. She found a supplement that would alter her body's systems in order to indefinitely stop the aging process.
She knew the house would not permit the altered state of any of the companions however Inara was afraid of not having what she did more than the house priestess. As time went on she grew comfortable, carefully administering the supplement.
Yet Inara's paranoia and guilt soon got the better of her. Yet her pride would not let her confess. She left, telling only those necessary and leaving the rest to interpretation. Perhaps one day she could return, when the circumstances were different.
Since renting her shuttle on Serenity Inara has ceased to use the supplement, though it''s effects still linger. However she keeps a small vile close for two reasons. In the case of a relapse, or to instantaneously stop her heart, if necessary.
Overall Personality:
Overall Inara is very warm and caring. She is willing to sacrifice much of her personal good fortune to know she is aiding others. Also she is the closest thing many of thee crew members, especially Kaylee and River have to a mother (though both have families away from Serenity).Caring for them is somewhat of a priority to her.
She is also very much full of dignity. She is stubborn and unwilling to lower herself for anyone. Even high powered clients, such as Atherton wing were unable to make her do, say or act in any way than the noblest path. Yet she was willing to sacrifice her own safety in order to help Mal, as she would for anyone else on Serenity. Even in death she would choose to take her own life than die a horrible and undignified death at the hands of Reavers.
Yet she can butt heads with the other crew members at times, especially Mal.While many of the crew would gladly take a dangerous chance for some good money, Inara often times must be the voice of reason, fearing for their safety. This also often brings Simon some trouble as he is generally with Inara on the issue of danger.Also she can get annoyed easily when it comes to business matters. Inara is a very professional woman and if the high flying adventures of the Serenity crew interferes with her meeting her appointments and clients things can get tense. Especially when core planets become a necessity for Inara, as they are a place the crew generally likes to avoid.
While she has many good qualities, there are times when she can be too polite or proud to say what she needs to. While some take this as nobility, and at times it is, there are other times when things need to be said that are not. In criticism or in the defense of another she is readily candid, yet she denies herself. This may be a part of taking her job too seriously, but the strict "rules" she applies to herself have caused her much heartbreak and unhappiness.
The Family.
Parents && Siblings:
None that she is in contact with. Though she did have a close relationship with Nandi, a friend from Sihnon. They spent most of their time together while they were in the House of Madrassa. However once Inara left, followed by Nandi not long after. They did however connect recently at the Heart of Gold, when Nandi needed Inara's help with one of the girls. Yet, when it seemed they would reconnect, Nandi's tragic death prevented that. Kaylee would be very close to Inara's sister.They connected very soon after Inara came to Serenity.Kaylee seemed to admire Inara's glamorous lifestyle and Inara enjoyed the non-professional company. Since then they have grown very close.
Inara was part of a small family on Sihnon. Her mother was her main influence. Though they were not very close, Inara was pushed to do better than anyone else. They often fought and bitterly disagreed over many things. However it was her mother that gave her her sense of self and her determination.
Her father was somewhat distant in her life. He cared for her the best he could. But he suffered from illness for much of his life, and was unable to be as close to Inara as she would have liked. She took care of him when she could but after she moved to the House of Madrassa she was unable to communicate with him very often. Then when she severed contact with her mother she was unable to contact him.
Inara never knew her extended family. In addition she was an only child. While there were many times she wished for a sibling, she learned self reliance was one of the things she learned that much better.
Character History:
Inara was Born and raised on Sihnon. Her family was very small and from the upper middle class. Her mother wanted the very best for Inara, and pushed her into the House of Madrassa. Once there her mother attempted to micro manage her training. However after the age of thirteen she broke her Family bonds. Though she loved her Father, and her sister greatly, her mother was rather problematic to her training and was thus forbidden from the House.
As she grew up, Inara excelled at almost everything that could be done in training for Companionship. She became the top in her class, and was very nicely situated. She learned the arts of tea ceremonies and conversation, by the time she was twenty, and was then finally introduced to the "art of pleasure. Aka sex.
She excelled at that too, and was able to revive clients by twenty two. She had a small room in the house where she had a small circle of friends and several loyal clients. It was through one of these clients that she was introduced to the supplement.
It started out when a female client told her of it after Inara inquired about her youth. Inara was very intrigued as she knew all too well that the working life of a companion could be short and brutal. She met with this client again, and soon after sought out the supplement.
She soon became a regular user. Though she knew that an overdose would stop her heart, her mother had instilled in her a fear of professional failure. The problem was, that the House of Madrassa forbid anything that could enhance or aid a Companion. At the same time, Inara was being heavily considered for the next House Priestess. Though that was nearly everything her family, and later herself, her dignity would not let her accept the position.
Just before the decision was made, she left with the most secrecy and dignity that she could. She was too proud to give away her "problem" and said that she had wanted to "see the universe". She spent most of her time on Persephone and then with Atherton Wing, who had fallen madly in love with her. However she was looking for something new, and she found it.
She then contracted with Captain Malcolm Reynolds for a shuttle(for one quarter less than his asking price), out of which she would run her business and live. She also obtained the shuttle for half of what he was originally asking. Yet this interaction also sparked another part of Inara's life.
Immediately she opposed Mal, first for stating that during the war she had supported unification (Mal is a veteran from the "Browncoat" side of the war). Yet since then the two have continued to argue about many, oftentimes petty, things. They also developed some feelings towards him that she marked by fighting him.
Being on board Serenity has brought Inara into adventures she never would have if she had remained on Sihnon. Not only has there been many close encounters with the law, but the jobs the crew tend to take provide considerable danger.
Not so very long ago the death of a close friend, Nandi, as well as the relationship Mal had with her caused her to leave Serenity for a brief time. She realized that it was almost impossible for her to be on the ship with Mal when she loved him, but could not have the relationship she wanted with him.
Then, even more recent events, called her back to Serenity to aid the crew in their fight against Jubal Early and the horrible secrets behind both River and Reavers. While she had planned to return to Sihnon, where she was teaching girls to be companions, something caused her to stay on Serenity.
The Edge.
Something Unique:
Trained and certified companion.
Role Playing Sample:
Inara wandered out of her shuttle and onto the main bridge of Serenity. While she would love to be asleep, as it appeared the rest of the crew was, she simply could not let her mind rest. Everything from the past year of her life continued to wander though her mind. Since finding Serenity she had changed. For the better, though some things she wished hadn't happened. Things here were...complicated. After everything she had been through with them...
True she had left once. It was, perhaps, the most difficult thing she had done in her life. Could it really be better to be apart from all this? True, Mal was here. And he had said it himself, he "wished like hell she was elsewhere"...This was ridiculous. Why should a simple comment from a common fight make her this upset. If that was even the word.
Inara closed her eyes and let Serenity carry her to their next destination. Clients awaited her and a new smuggling job awaited everyone else. She was scared to death that one day someone wasn't coming back. It didn't matter who, everyone here was risking their lives for a day to day existence. Already they had experienced so many close encounters. Alliance, angry clients, she herself put them in danger every time she needed to go to a core planet. The alliance would never interrupt her, not a certified companion. But Mal and Simon and River, especially Simon and River, were in great danger. Nobody complained. Nobody complained much, she rephrased in her mind. There were times when it was fairly obvious and vocal that there were safer places to be. Yet somehow, she was always where she needed to be, despite the at times numerous obstacles or interferences.
Staring blankly her mind wandered as did Serenity. She could feel the time pass, and as it did the silence seemed to grow less empty. The ship would creak, and shadows would pass, calling footsteps to mind. Several times she looked over her shoulder, every time swearing she had felt someone standing just behind her. Through all this her thoughts spiraled around, and drew no conclusions. Finally she had run out of things to think. For what had felt like hours, she had gone in circles over the decisions she had made in the recent past and wondered how different things might have turned out had she not made some of them. Finally she let go of the rail and dreamily walked back to her shuttle.
Back inside her once again home, she conjured all the memories this place held for her. Both good and bad. Either way, it was an irreplaceable experience. As she slipped back into the bed and pulled the covers over herself, things were no more clear than they had been before. She laid her head on the satin pillow and closed her eyes hoping the motion would provoke the action of sleep.
Face Claim: Morena Baccarin
Edited by Lawman to removed "finished" from title.
Your Name: I would rather just go by my character name or herman...
Your Age: 16
How Did You Find Out of Gas?: Wandering through proboards for Firefly/Serenity rps.
Previous Roles: none
Contact Email:
The Core.
Full Name: Inara Serra
Nickname(s): The Ambassador
Birthday: April 15
Age: 28
Origin: Sihnon
Location: Serenity
Allegiance: Neutral, but supported Alliance during the war
Occupation: Companion
The Appearance.
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Height && Weight: 5'9", 138
General Description:
Inara is fairly tall and slender. Her skin is a beautiful olive shade, offset by her dark brown eyes and hair, which is generally curly, though straightened at times. She has a full figure which she carries with the utmost poise and dignity.
Inara can be described as "feminine" in almost every sence of the word. She favours very long and often elaborate dresses in rich colors. Her apparel often portrays heavy Asian and Indian themes and styles, mixed with a more modern flair. Also of course is the emphasis on her great beauty. This is a stark contrast to the appearance of the other crew members of Serenity, who look for function over style. Her mannerisms are purely graceful, this can be connected to her companion training, and her charm is her greatest weapon. Countless times she had used her perfect wit and charisma as an asset to the crew of Serenity as well as the credibility he profession provides. However, though a companion is trained to be witty and coy, Inara is oftentimes very candid.
Her religion is also a large part of her personality. While she is not as dedicated as Shepard Book, she is a practicing Buddhist, which can also provide some explanation for her preference to using intellect and charm to resolve conflict as opposed to immediate violence. Oftentimes she is the voice of reason and a strong maternal figure to the Crew, especially Kaylee and River.
Her relationship with Kaylee is perhaps her strongest, though she has a good relationship with everyone on Serenity,they spend much time together chatting, and often Inara aided Kaylee in her troubled semi-courtship with Simon Tam. In return Kaylee has provided her some insight into Mal and her own feelings towards him. She also often plays a mother towards River Tam, who suffers from complications of an Alliance experiment performed on her. There has also been a somewhat strained friendship between her and Shepard book, who was slightly put off by he career choice.Then of course there is Capitan Mal Reynolds. Though they fight more than converse it is clear that she is very much in love with him.
As for her features, they accent her personality perfectly, her eyes are a most expressive shade of brown, framed by long dark lashes. Much like the Geisha's of Japan, she could easily stop someone in their tracks with a glance. Her hair is also brown, and is generally worn curly, though when straightened it is quite long. All that hair frames a lovely hart shaped face. Her limbs are long and toned, though she had nowhere near the muscular power of someone like Jayne. However she is not without fighting skills. if she does fight, the classical styles would suit her well. She has been trained in sword fighting,archery, and martial arts (all from her training on Sihnon). Though she does own a pistol she does not use it lightly, not at all if possible.
The Personality.
Likes && Dislikes:
Inara is quite fond of high society. She chooses her clients from the upper class and her rates are quite high, so it's improbable that anyone else could afford her rates. Her work is a big part of her life so it's a good thing she enjoys it (for the most part). However it has it's complications, especially in her relationship with Mal.Core planets also tie into her work as they contain some of her most favored clients and when her clients fall in love with her(and ask her to run away with them) it only makes things a little better she often laughs about this with Kaylee.
Yet she also loves the other side of things. Serenity, of course, and her shuttle(out of which she conducts her business).This is also her home and treats it as such permitting the crew in only with permission while the rest of Serenity is pretty much free for them to roam. However permitted company is always welcomed. As for those on Serenity she has made relatively easy friends with everyone and is closer to them than even she thinks. Kaylee would be considered her best friend and they often spend time in Inara's shuttle discussing ongoing event's on Serenity.She has also taken a very motherly love towards River and is always ready to look after her when Simon has other obligations.
She dislikes the illegal jobs the crew of Serenity takes. Se worries that they, especially Mal, will be captured by the Alliance, hurt, or at the very worst, killed. Atherton Wing of course, whose rudeness and disrespect earned him a black mark on the Companion network. Being called a whore,of course, and most especially by Mal. As well as any indications that she is to serve the crew in any way. Excessive violence frustrates her, for the same reasons she dislikes the illegal activities of the Serenity crew. Those who dislike or insult Serenity,whether client, alliance or anyone else. Being late to meet clients. The thought of dying, especially by Reavers (though this is more of a fear than a dislike as she would rather commit suicide than die by Reavers).
Interests && Hobbies:
Inara is interested in psychology, as she has training in is and can read people quite well. Yet while she may claim to dislike the work the crew of Serenity does, there is a growing part of her that enjoys taking part in these adventures. Inara is also very interested in the well being of those close to her. She has risked her high social standing more than once for those important to her.As for hobbies she is skilled in various art forms, though she dies not practice all of them regularly. Of course her most common hobby would be fighting with Mal.
Conversation and the art it requires to be a good conversationalist. She loves to see where the conversation can lead and what she can find out through the actions and words of those around her.
Strengths:
Inara's charm and intelligence would be her greatest strength. She can be very coy, and act a part to aid the crew. She is able to perfectly mask her true feelings or intentions.If this happens to be against someone she dislikes, say Saffron, she is all the more willing to help.Also she has credibility with the alliance, which in turn lends itself to the crew. Also she has friends in high places and connections that can be of great aid.She is also very level-headed. In contrast the crew of Serenity is quite willing to go somewhat blindly into a dangerous job. Inara provides a voice of reason that is, at times, greatly needed.Also she has strong maternal influences. it is quite easy to say that she would be the best person to go to for reassurance or comfort. Also she is highly intuitive. Many times she has the sense that something is wrong or right and is dead on.
Weaknesses:
Malcolm Reynolds. Obviously their relationship has caused unrest on both sides. Her stubbornness can be a factor in this and other things.She will not give up on an argument for the sake of making things easier. Though there have been times when she wishes she would have.
Inara is also very territorial. The best example of this is her shuttle. For all intents and purposes it is her space and until she stops paying rent on it it will continue to be that way. She also can be territorial towards those she loves as well.She tends to veiw it as her job to take care of people. Should something happen to them or should things not go according to the plan it is the equivalent of someone harming something of hers.
Her past is perhaps her biggest weakness. Ever since she left Sihnon, she has been saying that she simply wanted to see the 'verse. However there were ulterior motives.
Secrets:
Inara isn't a terribly secretive person. She generally prefers to keep most things in the open to avoid false pretenses. Yet she has several secrets that have proven to be quite bothersome to keep.
The first is the reason she truly left Sihnon. While living in Sihnon she was a prominent member of a companion house. There were very respectable rumors that she would be the next house priestess and potentially the greatest companion known to Sihnon. However there was always the challenge of younger and better girls.
Felling the pressure Inara began to seek out ways to prevent her inevitable aging in order to support her family. She found a supplement that would alter her body's systems in order to indefinitely stop the aging process.
She knew the house would not permit the altered state of any of the companions however Inara was afraid of not having what she did more than the house priestess. As time went on she grew comfortable, carefully administering the supplement.
Yet Inara's paranoia and guilt soon got the better of her. Yet her pride would not let her confess. She left, telling only those necessary and leaving the rest to interpretation. Perhaps one day she could return, when the circumstances were different.
Since renting her shuttle on Serenity Inara has ceased to use the supplement, though it''s effects still linger. However she keeps a small vile close for two reasons. In the case of a relapse, or to instantaneously stop her heart, if necessary.
Overall Personality:
Overall Inara is very warm and caring. She is willing to sacrifice much of her personal good fortune to know she is aiding others. Also she is the closest thing many of thee crew members, especially Kaylee and River have to a mother (though both have families away from Serenity).Caring for them is somewhat of a priority to her.
She is also very much full of dignity. She is stubborn and unwilling to lower herself for anyone. Even high powered clients, such as Atherton wing were unable to make her do, say or act in any way than the noblest path. Yet she was willing to sacrifice her own safety in order to help Mal, as she would for anyone else on Serenity. Even in death she would choose to take her own life than die a horrible and undignified death at the hands of Reavers.
Yet she can butt heads with the other crew members at times, especially Mal.While many of the crew would gladly take a dangerous chance for some good money, Inara often times must be the voice of reason, fearing for their safety. This also often brings Simon some trouble as he is generally with Inara on the issue of danger.Also she can get annoyed easily when it comes to business matters. Inara is a very professional woman and if the high flying adventures of the Serenity crew interferes with her meeting her appointments and clients things can get tense. Especially when core planets become a necessity for Inara, as they are a place the crew generally likes to avoid.
While she has many good qualities, there are times when she can be too polite or proud to say what she needs to. While some take this as nobility, and at times it is, there are other times when things need to be said that are not. In criticism or in the defense of another she is readily candid, yet she denies herself. This may be a part of taking her job too seriously, but the strict "rules" she applies to herself have caused her much heartbreak and unhappiness.
The Family.
Parents && Siblings:
None that she is in contact with. Though she did have a close relationship with Nandi, a friend from Sihnon. They spent most of their time together while they were in the House of Madrassa. However once Inara left, followed by Nandi not long after. They did however connect recently at the Heart of Gold, when Nandi needed Inara's help with one of the girls. Yet, when it seemed they would reconnect, Nandi's tragic death prevented that. Kaylee would be very close to Inara's sister.They connected very soon after Inara came to Serenity.Kaylee seemed to admire Inara's glamorous lifestyle and Inara enjoyed the non-professional company. Since then they have grown very close.
Inara was part of a small family on Sihnon. Her mother was her main influence. Though they were not very close, Inara was pushed to do better than anyone else. They often fought and bitterly disagreed over many things. However it was her mother that gave her her sense of self and her determination.
Her father was somewhat distant in her life. He cared for her the best he could. But he suffered from illness for much of his life, and was unable to be as close to Inara as she would have liked. She took care of him when she could but after she moved to the House of Madrassa she was unable to communicate with him very often. Then when she severed contact with her mother she was unable to contact him.
Inara never knew her extended family. In addition she was an only child. While there were many times she wished for a sibling, she learned self reliance was one of the things she learned that much better.
Character History:
Inara was Born and raised on Sihnon. Her family was very small and from the upper middle class. Her mother wanted the very best for Inara, and pushed her into the House of Madrassa. Once there her mother attempted to micro manage her training. However after the age of thirteen she broke her Family bonds. Though she loved her Father, and her sister greatly, her mother was rather problematic to her training and was thus forbidden from the House.
As she grew up, Inara excelled at almost everything that could be done in training for Companionship. She became the top in her class, and was very nicely situated. She learned the arts of tea ceremonies and conversation, by the time she was twenty, and was then finally introduced to the "art of pleasure. Aka sex.
She excelled at that too, and was able to revive clients by twenty two. She had a small room in the house where she had a small circle of friends and several loyal clients. It was through one of these clients that she was introduced to the supplement.
It started out when a female client told her of it after Inara inquired about her youth. Inara was very intrigued as she knew all too well that the working life of a companion could be short and brutal. She met with this client again, and soon after sought out the supplement.
She soon became a regular user. Though she knew that an overdose would stop her heart, her mother had instilled in her a fear of professional failure. The problem was, that the House of Madrassa forbid anything that could enhance or aid a Companion. At the same time, Inara was being heavily considered for the next House Priestess. Though that was nearly everything her family, and later herself, her dignity would not let her accept the position.
Just before the decision was made, she left with the most secrecy and dignity that she could. She was too proud to give away her "problem" and said that she had wanted to "see the universe". She spent most of her time on Persephone and then with Atherton Wing, who had fallen madly in love with her. However she was looking for something new, and she found it.
She then contracted with Captain Malcolm Reynolds for a shuttle(for one quarter less than his asking price), out of which she would run her business and live. She also obtained the shuttle for half of what he was originally asking. Yet this interaction also sparked another part of Inara's life.
Immediately she opposed Mal, first for stating that during the war she had supported unification (Mal is a veteran from the "Browncoat" side of the war). Yet since then the two have continued to argue about many, oftentimes petty, things. They also developed some feelings towards him that she marked by fighting him.
Being on board Serenity has brought Inara into adventures she never would have if she had remained on Sihnon. Not only has there been many close encounters with the law, but the jobs the crew tend to take provide considerable danger.
Not so very long ago the death of a close friend, Nandi, as well as the relationship Mal had with her caused her to leave Serenity for a brief time. She realized that it was almost impossible for her to be on the ship with Mal when she loved him, but could not have the relationship she wanted with him.
Then, even more recent events, called her back to Serenity to aid the crew in their fight against Jubal Early and the horrible secrets behind both River and Reavers. While she had planned to return to Sihnon, where she was teaching girls to be companions, something caused her to stay on Serenity.
The Edge.
Something Unique:
Trained and certified companion.
Role Playing Sample:
Inara wandered out of her shuttle and onto the main bridge of Serenity. While she would love to be asleep, as it appeared the rest of the crew was, she simply could not let her mind rest. Everything from the past year of her life continued to wander though her mind. Since finding Serenity she had changed. For the better, though some things she wished hadn't happened. Things here were...complicated. After everything she had been through with them...
True she had left once. It was, perhaps, the most difficult thing she had done in her life. Could it really be better to be apart from all this? True, Mal was here. And he had said it himself, he "wished like hell she was elsewhere"...This was ridiculous. Why should a simple comment from a common fight make her this upset. If that was even the word.
Inara closed her eyes and let Serenity carry her to their next destination. Clients awaited her and a new smuggling job awaited everyone else. She was scared to death that one day someone wasn't coming back. It didn't matter who, everyone here was risking their lives for a day to day existence. Already they had experienced so many close encounters. Alliance, angry clients, she herself put them in danger every time she needed to go to a core planet. The alliance would never interrupt her, not a certified companion. But Mal and Simon and River, especially Simon and River, were in great danger. Nobody complained. Nobody complained much, she rephrased in her mind. There were times when it was fairly obvious and vocal that there were safer places to be. Yet somehow, she was always where she needed to be, despite the at times numerous obstacles or interferences.
Staring blankly her mind wandered as did Serenity. She could feel the time pass, and as it did the silence seemed to grow less empty. The ship would creak, and shadows would pass, calling footsteps to mind. Several times she looked over her shoulder, every time swearing she had felt someone standing just behind her. Through all this her thoughts spiraled around, and drew no conclusions. Finally she had run out of things to think. For what had felt like hours, she had gone in circles over the decisions she had made in the recent past and wondered how different things might have turned out had she not made some of them. Finally she let go of the rail and dreamily walked back to her shuttle.
Back inside her once again home, she conjured all the memories this place held for her. Both good and bad. Either way, it was an irreplaceable experience. As she slipped back into the bed and pulled the covers over herself, things were no more clear than they had been before. She laid her head on the satin pillow and closed her eyes hoping the motion would provoke the action of sleep.
Face Claim: Morena Baccarin
Edited by Lawman to removed "finished" from title.