The lawn in front of the dorms: early Monday evening

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

For the first time in what felt like forever, Karal had taken Trenor for a long ride, finishing with a run in the Preserve.

Now they were relaxing in front of the dorms, Karal under a tree, Trenor grazing on the long line, and Altra sprawled across one of the tree's branches, legs and tail dangling.

Karal wasn't used to or comfortable with doing nothing, but considering what the next few days would bring, he could enjoy it for now.

[ooc: it is open, yes.]

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[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"I think you are right," he agreed with a grin. "I will be a secretary again, and glory will I be happy with that!"

[ambassadorinara.livejournal.com]

"Does this mean I don't have to worry about you pining away for lack of important government business to take care of?" She teased him gently.

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

He ducked his head and smiled, running his fingers through Trenor's mane. "I imagine I can find enough to occupy me here to save me from pining for my lost duties."

[ambassadorinara.livejournal.com]

She offered, "If you ever do find yourself needing a non-judgmental ear, I have two, remember."

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"I will remember," he promised seriously, then smiled, full of gratitude. "And thank Vkandis that you do."

[ambassadorinara.livejournal.com]

"Otherwise I wouldn't be able to wear eyeglasses, if I need them someday."

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

He burst out laughing, startling Trenor into stepping sideways and snorting. "Which would be a great tragedy," he managed to get out.

[ambassadorinara.livejournal.com]

"I'd trip on my own feet," she teased, reaching a hand out to calm Trenor. "Besides, all the reigning ladies wear glasses eventually--it makes them look distinguished."

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Trenor was happy to go to Inara, and he looked very dubiously at Karal, who was still chuckling, as he nuzzled her arm.

"You would be distingushed no matter what you wore," he told her after a moment. "And I cannot imagine you ever tripping!"

[ambassadorinara.livejournal.com]

She giggled, then stroked Trenor's neck. Obviously Gavin hadn't told Karal about her attempts to teach him to dance. "I am human, you know," she said, obviously amused. "I trip and fall like everyone else."

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"I know," he replied, plucking a handful of grass and offering it to Trenor as an apology. "But it is still hard to imagine."

[ambassadorinara.livejournal.com]

"I'll make sure to call you the next time it happens," she teased.

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

He grinned at her. "I will wait with eager anticipation." As Trenor deigned to accept the grass, he considered her. "You know, I think you would make a good Priest. You have the, the air of serenity, of confidence. that the best of them carry."

[ambassadorinara.livejournal.com]

Inara was very shortly laughing too hard to breathe, and was trying to take in huge gasps of air.

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Karal made a face at her. "It is not so far fetched! You care for others, I have seen it!" he protested, then gave in and started laughing with her.

[ambassadorinara.livejournal.com]

"I do, and thank you for thinking of me that way," she said, still chuckling, "but my job will eventually be to care for the physical well-being of my clients. The spiritual I will have to leave to you, or someone like you, but on Shinon."

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"I know," he said again, smile a little sheepish. "It was a momentary fancy, is all."