"The collars?" He shifted, causing the cold metal to brush against his skin. "Do you know why they put these on us?" Were they slaves, as he suspected? Soon to be sold off to the highest bidder? It was the only explanation in his mind. "Different how? Not dangerous?" Not more than he had seen before, at least.

"You at least have an idea, which is valuable, my lady. I have been searching for answers but found none until now. Whatever this place might be, at least I will have some idea now of what to expect."

He smiled at her warmly, "As it is to meet you. I haven't, but I should like to. Will you join me, Inara?"