After Inara says that, Jamie is wondering what she means, so he listens to her description carefully. Even he can tell that there's some differences, just from the way she says things. The word 'training' is certainly a large one.

The word 'courtesan' doesn't immediately ring any bells, and there's a faint frown on his face even as he pretends he knows what she's talking about. "Oh, aye, that."

But how do you offer physical comfort? He figures there could be hugging, or maybe kissing. And then something clicks in his head and he gives Inara an incredulous look.

"Wait, what?"