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[suoxi]

It took longer than Inara would have liked, but eventually her position was solidified and validated, and she was successfully employed as a contracted civilian on Herc's Shatterdome. She officially retired as a Companion and received a lump sum 'pension' from the Guild for her efforts, and her four sisters that came with her remained, which maintained the 'Domes status.

She's coming back from one of her trips planetside, piloting a small shuttle with a very precious package on board. Once she's docked, she made her way straight to Herc's quarters, tapping once to see if he was busy.

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[striker_eureka]

Life in the Shatterdome carries on regardless of what gossip turns the wheel, which is why Hercules has just clung to normalcy and waited out the storm that Inara's retirement caused.

It didn't take as long as he'd thought it would, honestly. He's more than a little relieved that people seemed to take her change in position with such good grace, even if he had to endure endless teasing because of it. It was more than worth it, though. She's been more than worth it.

His life has taken a confusing, but not unwelcome, turn for the better these past few months.

Maybe that's why he's already smiling when he calls out for her to enter, knowing her knock anywhere.