Inara's secret.
POSTED BY: peacekeeper
UPDATED: Saturday, June 6, 2009 20:50
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Ha! And this is just one day's worth! :)
I'm also pleased to know that we're being subtle enough to not completely give away the secret to someone who might not want spoilers...
The comic book Better Days hints at it, as does some moments in the tv series, but no, neither comes out directly and says what's going on with Inara.
What we're going off of is something Morena Baccarin maybe kind of leaked at DragonCon 2008, and which Joss has since confirmed. If you really want to know, it doesn't take more than maybe 30 minutes of looking on youtube.
And if you really really want to know now, send me a PM, I'll PM a link back to you.
If you don't want to know and keep it a surprise for any potential sequels, well... That's going to be tricky. It's not quite common knowledge, but it's common enough that someone might slip with a spoiler or hint a little too strongly. I knew long before I ever actually saw the link (even if I tried to pretend I didn't).
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Originally posted by CellarDoor:
Oh, no doubt he'd be a difficult person to live with. ...If they argue like that NOW? Heh. :(
I'm sure the teacups and what ever else would fly every once and a while, but the makeups would be sweet.
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I saw the vid - and I had gathered as much as is in the video. What I was wondering is, do we KNOW why or how or whatever? I'm guessing all this talk about Simon and Inara knowing each other and the vial and all are from the comics?
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The vial in question is from the pilot episode, when they first encounter the Reavers.
Simon being involved/finding out about Inara's secret is in the comic book Better Days. :) But it's subtle there, too. Just ask yourself why she might need to see the doctor.
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Well, I guess I did imply that it is sad that Inara's only fantasy is being with Mal especially with him the way he is.
It is easy a lot easier for Mal to be Big Bro Captain to Kaylee and Captain Daddy to River, that's him in his hero roll; he gladly accepts that part of his person. But to love someone completely and unconditionally in their time of need, takes resolve, faith, and a sacrifice of your fear of loss...it's the part of Mal that needs the most work, and Inara knows it, “I’ve seen so many different versions of you”. And how is she ever going to be able to tell him with her knowing Mal is as emotionally fragile as a man that will sleep with the first whore who can successfully seduce him because he’s feeling emotionally rejected.
Okay, I hope this doesn't sound too negative on the Mal and Inara ship, because you know I love their interactions and I'm a hopeless romantic. This can't work without Mal proving he can be that person for her, I dunno... is he nearing that at the end of the movie?
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I'm... not gonna comment on the movie, since I know Beatlesfan is reading this and hasn't seen Serenity yet!
But on Mal's emotional fragility, I think if they ever actually aired their feelings, a fair degree of strengthening and healing might occur given at least a little time (and I love the fan fics that show this!). I think Mal's actions in HoG wouldn't necessarily be cause for Inara to fear habitual relapses (though if her secret is legit, she'd probably bring a lot of insecurity to the relationship). It's not like he's Jayne or something...
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At the end of the movie? Not really... he came for her when she needed him, but he really wasn't too affectionate about it. He thought it was amusing, up until the point he remembered what it was like having her around and started getting confused and feeling cut down.
He tries to play the hero role for Inara, but she doesn't really want that, and that's the only way he knows how to be there for anyone. The inspiring big brother former rebel sergeant bolstering up the people under his command.
It's unfortunately not too effective in a romantic capacity or something requiring a little more sensitivity, unless hero worship turns into something else. Not likely in their case.
Maybe he showed some sensitivity towards her while she's struggling to figure out her new place in the verse. I figure it took about six months after Mr. Universe's moon to get Serenity flying again.
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Oh, and I just watched the commentary again, and Zeek was right, the Simon Inara met before thing isn't there. I was sure it was.
I just KNOW I've heard it though... And it sounds like other people on this thread have too.
Maybe it's in the making of documentary in the special features?
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Also, I hope my previous post didn't give away any serenity spoilers.
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Originally posted by Bytemite:
Oh, and I just watched the commentary again, and Zeek was right, the Simon Inara met before thing isn't there. I was sure it was.
I just KNOW I've heard it though... And it sounds like other people on this thread have too.
Maybe it's in the making of documentary in the special features?
hm, I have NO idea what you're talking about, but I am still relatively new, so... I haven't read "Better Days" yet either, in case that matters for the reference you're talking about. It sounded to me like the "prior introduction theory" was more like speculation to me?
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