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Originally posted by Rat:
he says "Cheat us out our fun".

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Originally posted by chrisisall:
One thing still perplexes me. In the pilot, Inara has a stupid whiny AND clingy dweeb as a client.
"Cheat us out our fun...", she shoulda smacked him. She certainly couldn't have picked that one, could she? It wasn't like they were on a small planet with a limited number of possibles, now. What a loser.
Any thought on this, people?

Just thank the girl for a great time, dummy Chrisisall

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. . . . .The device WHIRS TO LIFE. The mouth attaches itself to Mal, writhing
metallic tendrils shooting out from its jagged teeth, burrowing under his
flesh, creeping outwards from the skin on his chest down to his nether
regions and up to his head. As Mal SCREAMS --
CUT TO:
EXT. COUNCILOR'S HOUSE - NIGHT
The idyll of a lavish country house, to establish.
INT. COUNCILOR'S HOUSE - NIGHT
Inara waits in the foyer of this opulent home, uncomfortable about being
here. The Councilor is sitting, a bit blindsided by Inara's presence.
Imperious -- but also a bit nervous.
COUNCILOR
This is an unwarranted imposition.
You are in my home. It belittles
both our stations to --
INARA
A man will die, horribly, if I do not
act. I apologize for my conduct, but
as a member of the world council you
cannot be unaware of what Adelai
Niska is.
COUNCILOR
His skyplex is beyond our
jurisdiction. I really must ask
that --
HUSBAND (O.S.)
Sweetie, we're looking for
Maynard's elephant...
The councilor's very vanilla HUSBAND enters with a young boy, their son.
The Husband sees Inara as he kisses the Councilor on the head. He regards
Inara with benign irritation.
HUSBAND
We're taking solicitors at the house?
I thought you promised...
The councilor blanches, moves to speak --
INARA
Forgive me. I imposed on a mutual
acquaintance for the audience. I
appreciate your position, Councilor.
Goodnight.
Inara, now getting the Councilor's coldness, exits.
EXT. COUNCILOR'S HOUSE - NIGHT
Inara descends the steps to the house.
COUNCILOR (O.S.)
Inara --
Inara stops as the Councilor approaches.
COUNCILOR
You had me in an awkward situation,
you didn't press your advantage.
INARA
I'd never take advantage of a
client's confidence.
COUNCILOR
I... I appreciate it. I'm just sorry
I can't do more to help you.
INARA
(temper rising)
Then do more -- help me. The Council
can claim jurisdiction over Niska's
Skyplex--
COUNCILOR
A year ago, maybe, but Niska's
become... he's bought off most of the
Council. I'd be in the minority and
on my way to the grave. I wish --
INARA
(leaving)
I haven't time to wish.
COUNCILOR
I thought Companions weren't allowed
to take lovers.
Inara stops one last time.
INARA
He's not my lover.
COUNCILOR
He must be an extraordinary captain,
then.
INT. SERENITY - DINING AREA
A stash of weapons -- guns, knives, grenades -- is laid out on the dining
room table. Zoe and Wash are strapping on as many as they can. . . . .

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Originally posted by Kizziecstars:
where's all that stuff from?

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Originally posted by chrisisall:
One thing still perplexes me. In the pilot, Inara has a stupid whiny AND clingy dweeb as a client.
"Cheat us out our fun...", she shoulda smacked him. She certainly couldn't have picked that one, could she? It wasn't like they were on a small planet with a limited number of possibles, now. What a loser.
Any thought on this, people?

Just thank the girl for a great time, dummy Chrisisall

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Originally posted by PurpleBelly:

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Originally posted by Kizziecstars:
where's all that stuff from?

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The shooting script of War Stories: one version is available on the Wiki http://www.fireflywiki.org/109.html

Its significance, of course, is to emphasise the weakness of the Councilor's status, which brings us close to topic. Serra appears to be establishing a network of people who have potential for power rather than those in the first rank; the politically embattled, the young, the nouveau riche.

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Originally posted by Shiny:
... Of course Atherton Wing doesn't fit the profile ...

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Originally posted by Bleyddyn:
... Does make me wonder if that's Inara's policy or Guild policy ...

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Originally posted by chrisisall:
One thing still perplexes me. In the pilot, Inara has a stupid whiny AND clingy dweeb as a client.
"Cheat us out our fun...", she shoulda smacked him. She certainly couldn't have picked that one, could she? It wasn't like they were on a small planet with a limited number of possibles, now. What a loser.
Any thought on this, people?

Just thank the girl for a great time, dummy Chrisisall

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Originally posted by Bleyddyn:
Very interesting theory. Does make me wonder if that's Inara's policy or Guild policy.

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Originally posted by NicolaClarke:
... what if she was sent out to do some grassroots work for the Guild, making contacts? ...

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Originally posted by Channain:
Like you've never been young and stupid?

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