To: Wash, Mal, Zoe, Kaylee, Book, Simon, River, Jayne From: Inara Subject: Friends Survey

1. What is your occupation? Companion 2. What color is your underwear? Wouldn’t you like to know. 3. What are you listening to right now? The water is boiling and River is running along the catwalk.

4. What was the last thing you ate? Pork flavored protein bao.

5. Do you wish on stars? Everyday.

6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Blue

7. How is the weather right now? It’s warm and relaxing in my shuttle. 8. Last person you spoke to on the phone? A client.

9. Do you like the person who sent this to you? Yes.

10. Name three things other than office supplies/computer/laptop that are on your desk right now: A cup of tea, a list of clients, and a rosewood box.

11. Favorite drink? Genmai-cha

12. Another MIA one ... how about any tattoos? Heh, certainly not.

13. Have you ever dyed your hair? No.

14. Do you wear contacts or glasses? No.

15. Who do you think Jennifer Aniston should marry next? Marriage is not a casual institution. 16. Favorite month? On Sihnon, the autumn months were calming. 17. Favorite food? Fresh mandarin orange salad.

18. What was the last movie you watched? The latest instructional media from the House Madrassa. 19. Favorite day of the year? Zoe and Wash’s anniversary.

20. What do you do to vent anger? Meditate.

21. Favorite Toy as a child? I didn’t play much.

22. Fall or Spring? Autumn.

23. Hugs or kisses? In my work, real kisses are rare. 24. Cherry or Blueberry? Blueberry

25. Do you want your friends to email you back? That’d be nice.

26. Who is most likely to respond? Kaylee

27. Who is least likely to respond? Malcolm

28. Living arrangements? Private rented shuttle with Serenity.

29. Last time you cried? When I said goodbye to Nandi.

30. What is on the floor of your closet? A small chest of cherished mementos.

31. Who is the friend you have had the longest? My life does not afford many friends. Ah, mèimei...Kaylee is very dear to me.

32. What did you do last night? Argue with Malcolm.

33. Favorite smells? Spice and polish. Man.

34. What inspires you? Love.

35. What are you afraid of? Finding I’ve not lived the life I desire.

36. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? Plain.

37. Favorite car? The Excelsior model hover has a smooth ride.

38. Favorite dog breed? I don’t have time for pets.

39. Number of keys on your key ring? I think this survey is old, Wash?

40. How many years at your current address? wode tìan…too long with that frustrating man.

41. Favorite day of the week? Any day they all return unharmed. 42. How many states have you lived in? Since I’ve moved aboard Serenity, I’ve lived in a constant state of mild aggravation.

43. Are you happy? It’s my job to look happy.

44. Where would you like to move? I may move back to my girls.

45. If there is another question you'd like to add ... do it here! What’s the one thing that annoys you most? Not knocking on my door before you barge in.