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MAL This distress call wouldn't be taking place in someone's pants, would it?
NANDI If they got guns, and brains at all...
INARA They've got guns.
INARA I suppose you heard most of that?
MAL Only 'cause I was eavesdropping.
JAYNE Good. 'cause I don't know these folks. Don't much care to.
MAL They're whores.
JAYNE I'm in.
MAL Inara, think you could stoop to being on my arm?
INARA Will you wash it first?
NANDI This is my favorite.
MALWhat's its history?
NANDI Violence and crime, sad to say. What about you?
MAL Similar.
MAL You are a remarkable woman, you don't mind my saying.
NANDI Long as it's you saying it, and not my fine rice wine.
MAL It takes more'n a few drinks to render my judgement blurry. What about you? Am I getting any prettier?
NANDI By the minute.
MAL Miss Nandi, I have a confession to make.
NANDI Maybe I should get the Shepherd.
MAL Well, I ain't sinned yet, and I'd feel more than a little awkward having him here when I do.
NANDI So, my child... How long has it been since your last confession?
MAL Longer than I care to tell.
NANDI You gonna remember where everything goes?
MAL So you're okay. Well, yeah. Why wouldn't you be?
INARA I wouldn't say I'm entirely okay. I'm a little appalled at her taste.
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