INARA I i Tanka #9 She knows her job well; Taking away loneliness In exchange for coin. Why can she never accept That which she pretends to give? T t Tanka #10 The Guild was her life Until she met a Rouge with Piercing eyes and His Basic beliefs in freedom And living without using. T t Haiku #25 Dreams rob her of sleep, Afterimages haunt her Of his sad wry smile. H h Tanka #11 He infuriates Her with his unwavering Belief that no one Should enslave themselves for coin; Love should be given. T t Haiku # 26 A cup of hot tea Soothes many a troubled mind, But not loneliness. H h Haiku #27 She was embarrassed; Book had brought her dinner, she Had expected Mal. H h Haiku #28 As Ambassador She opened many doors; Mal’s Is not excluded. H h Haiku #29 Grace defines her life; Speech, movement, manners and poise. Grace is an effect. H h Haiku #30 She enjoys the dance, Mal leads, then she leads, never Ceasing in their dance. H h Haiku #31 Mal likes her body, Even though his focus is Centered on her eyes.