Inara's cheeks flush a dusky rose color, though not quite for the reason Mal probably took it for; it was guilt more than embarassment. Guilt that she really wasn't looking out for his well being so much as her own.

"I would respectfully advise you not to take the job," she remarked sarcastically, "but you've already taken it, haven't you? Foolish, Captain. How many times is Badger going to have to double cross you before you stop willfully turning your back to him?"