— You told me those entry couplings would hold for another week!
— That was six months ago, Captain.
Inara Serra: — I'd have to say this is the first time we've had a preacher on board.
Derrial Book: — Well, I wasn't expecting to see a state official either. I'm missing something funny?
Kaylee: — Not so funny.
Inara Serra: — Ambassador is Mal's way of saying.
Mal: — She's a whore, Shepherd.
Kaylee: — The term is "Companion."
Mal: — I always get those mixed up.
— You'd really lie with someone being paid for it?
— Well, it's not like anyone else is lining up to... you know, examine me.
