Blue Blood – Chapter Twelve

I own no rights to. . .oh good grief. All of you know this by heart.

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Jayne was a bit nervous as he paced the deck of Companion’s cargo bay. He had a rather interesting problem, and couldn’t see any way around it, as yet.

“Jayne?” He turned at Inara’s voice.

“Yes, ma’am?” Inara almost blushed at that, and did smile.

“You’ve come a long way in the last few months, Jayne,” she said softly, laying her hand on his arm. “I’m very proud of you.” Jayne’s face grew red.

“Ought to be proud of yourself,” he told her. “It’s your doing, you know.”

“You did the work, Jayne,” Inara replied. “I just showed you how.”

“Ought to do it all the time,” Jayne said suddenly, and Inara’s eyes widened.

“What?”

“You should do it all the time,” he repeated. “I know you don’t intend to keep flying, once Mal find’s a new pilot. Don’t blame you,” he added. “But you should think about teachin’ other folks, like you did me.”

Inara blinked hard at that. Jayne Cobb, of all people!

A finishing school! the thought roared into her mind. Theres nothing like that anywhere on this planet, I’d be willing to wager.

“Jayne, that’s an excellent suggestion!” Inara told him excitedly. “I never thought of that!” Jayne shrugged.

“Just saying,” was all he said. Inara looked at him.

“What’s worrying you, Jayne?” she asked softly. “Worried about the wedding?”

“With you planning it?” Jayne snorted. “Last thing I’m worried over, with you and Kaylee looking after things.” Inara blushed at the praise.

“Then what is it?” Jayne frowned.

“There’s a license,” he told her. “Need’s both our name’s on it, for our marriage to be legal.”

“Yes?”

“Inara, marriage licenses are sent Coreward for registration. I can’t send a marriage license with my name, or River’s, into the core.” Inara gasped, not having thought of that.

“What will you do?” Inara asked.

“Not a clue,” Jayne admitted.

“Come on,” Inara grabbed his hand, pulling toward the stairs. “You’re in luck. I’m on very good terms wit