Why did Inara leave Shinon?

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PLATONIST

Thursday, November 22, 2007 5:29 PM

I'm going to go out on a limb here and suggest that Inara has a history of getting caught up in scandal. Nothing ever goes right for her.

She leaves Shinon, runs into Mal, helps harbor the Tams (fugitives), her best friend dies after she shows up to help, she leaves Serenity (her home) and runs into the Operative, Mal comes, a mess ensues, she is on the ship that exposes a mega size scandal. Not to mention all the enemies she racked-up on her year long stay on Serenity. Anyone else see a pattern?

And, how does she deal with adversity? She RUNS, just like Mal, until Miranda.

She may not cause the mayhem, but she always seems to have an unwilling part in it.

Companion or not, she is a misfit, in her own world, just like everyone else on Serenity.

Who needs illness or age theories when you have all this? So, I don't buy into any of those either.

AGENTROUKA

Thursday, November 22, 2007 5:40 PM

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Originally posted by Platonist:
I'm going to go out on a limb here and suggest that Inara has a history of getting caught up in scandal. Nothing ever goes right for her.

She leaves Shinon, runs into Mal, helps harbor the Tams (fugitives), her best friend dies after she shows up to help, she leaves Serenity (her home) and runs into the Operative, Mal comes, a mess ensues, she is on the ship that exposes a mega size scandal. Not to mention all the enemies she racked-up on her year long stay on Serenity. Anyone else see a pattern?

And, how does she deal with adversity? She RUNS, just like Mal, until Miranda.

She may not cause the mayhem, but she always seems to have an unwilling part in it.

Companion or not, she is a misfit, in her own world, just like everyone else on Serenity.

Who needs illness or age theories when you have all this? So, I don't buy into any of those either.

Very good point.

And I can't help but adore how frazzled it makes Inara appear. Catastrophes keeps following her. No wonder she loves meditation, quiet, tea and enjoys her sense of control.

"Things are crumbling. Again. But I. Am. A. Peace. Exit and Ommmmmmmmmmmmm. Ommm! I said OMMMMM!"

Bwah!

ASARIAN

Thursday, November 22, 2007 5:55 PM

A scandal? Could be that's true, but from everything we know Inara is on good terms with The House. For instance, in Heart of Gold Nandi says: "The House would tell you not to come. I know they ordered you to shun me when I left," which suggests, to me at least, that Inara herself is no persona non grata over there. Also, personally I think Inara's a mite too sophisticated to make the kinda boo-boo that causes scandals.

So, why did she leave Sihnon then? You tell me! :) Could be the she-was-dying theory. There's a few indications for that. The "I'm a big girl. Just tell me." leaps to mind; as also the fact that she's acting all weird when Simon wants to examine her. And there be the matter of her vial, of course. But none of it is strong enough to be certain. I'm afraid, save more 'Verse, her reason for leaving will remain a mystery -- like woman.

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"Mei-mei, everything I have is right here." -- Simon Tam

NBZ

Thursday, November 22, 2007 5:58 PM

heh, I thought I would be all original and suggest exile. I'll still suggest it, but it lacks originality as everyone else seems to be on the same boat. (That is somehow disconcerting...)

There are loads of question here. For instance, why did she choose Serenity? a boat where the owner did not think much of her job and even insulted her while showing her the shuttle?

Was that desperation, or had he been recommended? in either case, why? also "by whom?" for the latter.

In not filmed scenes from The Message, she was supposed to have received a small box, which she was very worried over opening. (this was probably dropped because Firefly was over - no point leaving another loose end - so it is not in any filmed versions, just the shooting script.) Is that linked to her supposed exile?

(I wouldn't exactly agree with Platonist about her being a misfit on all her worlds though there is a lot of evidence backing up that stance... and another point - On Miranda she had no choice. If she did have a choice, would she have run? I think so.)

PLATONIST

Thursday, November 22, 2007 6:01 PM

Oh, you and me both, I love frazzled Inara, all that meditation and tea, she relies on to calm herself and her clients.

Her serving tea and sex, what a load of go se. I've never known a man that wants tea, including my husband, who is extremely educated and refined... Jack Daniels, maybe, but not fracking tea.

What? I offered you tea! It's hilarious. The writers must have been cracking-up.

AGENTROUKA

Thursday, November 22, 2007 6:09 PM

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Originally posted by Platonist:
Oh, you and me both, I love frazzled Inara, all that meditation and tea, she relies on to calm herself and her clients.

Her serving tea and sex, what a load of go se. I've never known a man that wants tea, including my husband, who is extremely educated and refined... Jack Daniels, maybe, but not fracking tea.

What? I offered you tea! It's hilarious. The writers must have been cracking-up.

Well, I do know a couple who enjoy tea, so.... *g* And they're not even all that refined, either. Hmm. Must be what you grow up with, hehehe.

I actually think her job is the only thing she isn't frazzled about. Her job and her values (Freedom, justice and the Am-- er, being unchained to anything!). Everything else is up in the air. Making her twitchy.

But yes, that scene is hilarious! Mal: *She's nice to me? She is never nice to me! Something is a-foot! Time to freak out!" And the really hilarous thing it, that he is right. AND it's his own fault! *G*

AGENTROUKA

Thursday, November 22, 2007 6:11 PM

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and another point - On Miranda she had no choice. If she did have a choice, would she have run? I think so.)

I actually think this is more akin to the scene in the pilot eppy, when she threatens to leave if Mal throws out Simon and River.

She stands up for what she believes in.

She chose Miranda as much as the others did.

It's the things outside of ethics that trouble her.

ASARIAN

Thursday, November 22, 2007 6:15 PM

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Originally posted by nbz:

In not filmed scenes from The Message, she was supposed to have received a small box, which she was very worried over opening. (this was probably dropped because Firefly was over - no point leaving another loose end - so it is not in any filmed versions, just the shooting script.) Is that linked to her supposed exile?

Or to her alleged medical condition? :) Glad you brought it up, though, I had forgotten that!

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"Mei-mei, everything I have is right here." -- Simon Tam

PLATONIST

Thursday, November 22, 2007 8:48 PM

Tea and Biscuits, Tea Party, Iced Tea, Tea Time, but "Tea and Sex"...ummm...not sure, maybe I'll try that next time, just to get a new reaction...LOL

AMDOBELL

Friday, November 23, 2007 12:28 AM

What interests me with Inara leaving Sihnon is not just that she left but that she actually chose Serenity. Being that she was in line to be the next House Mistress of House Madrassa there had to be a big gorram reason for her to do this and I don't think she fell foul of the Guild or ran away. I suspect she was acting under orders, some kind of covert operation. If she was running away because she had blotted her Guild encrusted copybook then why keep taking clients and adhering to the Companion rules from that same Guild? Surely she would have been barred or restricted in her ability to carry on working as usual. The fact that she does carry on as usual, but from a less than Guild-approved place (ie Serenity) suggests some other motive. Is she a spy or looking for something/someone? I think there is more of a mystery to her leaving Sihnon and it is a shame we will never know the definitive reason Joss had in mind. But boy, does it leave the way open for that to be explored in fanfic.

Ali D :~)
You can't take the sky from me...

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