( whatever reasoning he needed to be the first one to test it out worked for inara. she was more cautious about her person than most people and while she had no ambitions to continue her line of work here, she still wasn't sure when exactly she would be allowed to return home and the mechanics involving all of that. these were truly the thoughts and precautions that filled her mind as she watched the man before her get on the creature.

in the meantime, once he was on and saddled in, she moved away and forward, almost as if she were guiding them towards the river. )

I appreciate the help Dion, and I can assure you I don't take favors without giving. Once I get my hands on a proper tea set, I'd like to invite you for a service.

( it was one thing that did linger with her from her work― she never asked for favors without some kind of repayment to back it up. mainly to protect herself, and while she was sure the people here were going to behave given the reason they were here, one could never be too sure. )

Alright, towards the river and that rock, let's see what's in that box.