The Fourth Sin is Open, Friday Evening

[jarodpretends.livejournal.com]

Jarod worked steadily at the computer, adding some basic encryption protocols, making sure to make note of any changes so that his new employers would be able to use their system, but would be less vulnerable to anyone trying to hack into their system. He also increased the efficiency of some of the programs, as long as he was there.

At his elbow is a bowl of jellybeans and a bartending book.

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[serra-inara.livejournal.com]

Inara emerged from her room and went downstairs. She was a little surprised by the young man at the desk, but recalled Becky's notice of a new employee to work the desk.

"Oh, hello. You must be the new receptionist. I'm Inara."

[jarodpretends.livejournal.com]

"It's nice to meet you, Inara. I'm Jarod," he said, offering his hand.

[serra-inara.livejournal.com]

She shook his hand. "Pleased to meet you." Seeing that he'd been working on the computer, she asked, "Would you mind updating my schedule to say that I'll be away for the next two days? I have a client who's booked me for out-of-town."

[jarodpretends.livejournal.com]

"No, that's not a problem at all," he replied, smiling, making the proper notations on the written calendar. He'd make the changes on the computer schedule once he finished the updates. "Where are you going, if you don't mind me asking?"

[serra-inara.livejournal.com]

"Back to Sihnon," she said, "my home planet. There's a formal investiture ceremony for a planetary official happening, and the gentleman contracted my services as his Companion for the events."

She indicated the screen he was working on. "Have you had much trouble with the system? The last manager of this establishment was from a time period when they didn't have such things. She never accustomed herself to the technology - I don't think Becky was very happy with the records."

[jarodpretends.livejournal.com]

"Your home planet?" Jarod's eyes widened. "What's it like? How do you come and go?"

"No problems. In fact, I'm making the records a little safer from outside interference right now," he replied, shaking his head and choosing a jellybean, then offering the bowl to Inara. "Would you like one? They're very tasty, and they come in different flavors."

[serra-inara.livejournal.com]

"Sihnon is...well, I think it's beautiful," she said. "But I come from there, so I might be biased. It's one of the core planets in our system. Usually, I'd get there by spaceship, but the roads in and out of Fandomtown are unusual. Once I leave the island, I usually find myself at an exchange station midway between Sihnon and Persephone."

She takes a jellybean, choosing red as an edible flavour. "Thank you. I should be going. Have a good weekend - I hope you're not going to be behind the desk for all of it."

[jarodpretends.livejournal.com]

Jarod listened to Inara, rapt. "Have a safe journey. And no, I won't be back here for the whole weekend--I'll be out at Deb's and around town."

[serra-inara.livejournal.com]

"Well, enjoy yourself whatever you do! I'll see you when I get back."

[jarodpretends.livejournal.com]

"Yes. I will be here." He grinned at her, obviously proud of himself.