Firefly thought

[scarfman]

The core conflict in the relationship between Inara and Mal is that he doesn't respect her vocation. So they can't be together until at least one of them grows into being someone else than s/he is now.

Alternatively - judging from whedonological precedent - Inara could end up with her own spinoff series.

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[larksilver.livejournal.com]

I've only just begun the dive into the Firefly series, having watched the pilot. Tomorrow night, the next 2 episodes (whee!), and then this weekend, the rest of the series, in and around painting and continuing to set up the house.

But aye, there is definitely a wanting for the two of them, and he clearly has issues with her choice of profession. Not that he doesn't make use of it, and her, as "Ambassador" when it's handy.