Inara smiled at the man as he approached, noting his expression and marking it among the sort of look she usually got. Not to be vain, of course. Being aware of that sort of thing was simply a step to put oneself ahead of the game.

"Of course not. I'd actually been hoping for some company," she answered smoothly and genuinely. The Companion had seen the man around before and had simply never run into him herself. As this was the case, she wasn't able to place a name with the face. No matter. Introductions were a common occurance at Landels, and Inara assumed she should look forward to making them every day.

"My name is Inara. I don't believe we've met?" Of course, it was obvious that they hadn't, but such pleasantries were commonplace in a place like this. Eventually, she would probably find herself hard-pressed to remember the names of everyone she'd met.