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<blockquote data-quote="Hijinks" data-source="post: 2806740" data-attributes="member: 31094">From what I gather in the Firefly series and what I've read here and elsewhere, Inara's use of the bow ties into her Companion training.&nbsp; Obviously in this verse, being a Companion means being well-versed in many old traditions, such as pouring a proper tea (we see her doing this in the film, iirc - I haven't watched the DVD yet, just got it last night, and it's been a while since I saw it a 2nd time in the theater).&nbsp; She was trained to use archaic weapons because that's what she IS - archaic, formal, never casual like a laser gun would be.&nbsp; I guess you just kinda gotta look at it from the perspective of the character and profession, not just &quot;is it practical to use that kind of weapon?&quot;My favorite outtake:&nbsp; &quot;Kaylee, find that kid who's taking a dirt nap ... we need a hood ornament.&quot;&nbsp; Gawd.&nbsp; *wipes a tear from laughing*</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Hijinks, post: 2806740, member: 31094"] From what I gather in the Firefly series and what I've read here and elsewhere, Inara's use of the bow ties into her Companion training. Obviously in this verse, being a Companion means being well-versed in many old traditions, such as pouring a proper tea (we see her doing this in the film, iirc - I haven't watched the DVD yet, just got it last night, and it's been a while since I saw it a 2nd time in the theater). She was trained to use archaic weapons because that's what she IS - archaic, formal, never casual like a laser gun would be. I guess you just kinda gotta look at it from the perspective of the character and profession, not just "is it practical to use that kind of weapon?" My favorite outtake: "Kaylee, find that kid who's taking a dirt nap ... we need a hood ornament." Gawd. *wipes a tear from laughing* [/QUOTE]

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