"No, it's alright," Inara assured him softly. "I'd much rather be told the truth about what's going on than be shielded from it." It was true though, not matter how painful truth might be, she'd much rather be told it - even though she herself didn't exactly do so in return.

"Please, it's really alright. I just needed a second to process what you told me. You don't have to leave, truly."