[Inara's just openly staring at him. This was certainly a truly unexpected turn. She'd heard him talk before, though never quite like this. But then again, it wasn't the same Mal she knows.

She looks down at her tea cup and shakes her head.]

You're right, I haven't. Though it's uncanny how right you are... Well, from what I've surmised at least. [She lifts her gaze again and smiles slightly.] You like to keep the world at arm's length.