After a week and a half after the first cooking class Dal-Yora sends out invitations for tea party.
It is definitely a good way to be introduced to Earth media! Inara is not necessarily the best partner for viewing things with - she makes observations, alternately cheers for and chides the characters, and generally commentates her way through it.
He loves some good commentary. What's even the point of watching something together without them both participating?
Ooh. Excellent. The more commentary the better! It gives Inara something to respond to and expand upon!
Thomas tries his best to have excellent ideas. Speaking of those: How does she feel about kissing?
Well then. She'll see him then. Or possibly at some other point if there's another group outing before then.
Unfortunately, life happens despite everyone's plans.
Tsunami warning. A volcano has been given signs of activity lately, but nothing that could be pin-pointed enough until it actually happened.
And today, it happened. Combination of seismic sensors and precognition gave them twenty-three minutes warning before the first wave hits. The emergency siren blast through out the city. Volunters of all stripes are called to help.
Fernando drops from the sky holding Thomas. "Do want to help with an official assignment?"