How gracious of him. Inara let the less than surpassing praise slide as the hug felt relieving to that need which had caused her to pursue it. And he was hardly a chore to look at, seemed strong and able and he was holding her with care which she appreciated.

She let the hug continue, unsure what customs existed for such things for the man but she assumed if he was being gallant as word and deed had shown, he would avail himself to her for her need.

"I'm glad I avoided the other sprays, who knew what those might have caused. How did you get past them?" He didn't smell of anything like the bottled scents so she assumed he'd walked through unscathed.