[Inara doesn't usually use the audio function on her bracelet, but she's well aware that her appearance is less than perfect and at that moment, she just does not have it in her to take the extra energy to care.]

For those who knew him, Malcolm Reynolds has returned to our world. [She falls silent for a moment and takes a few deep breaths, steadying herself and desperately trying not to think about how she's there in Asgard by herself.]

That being said, Kate Beckett, I'm sorry to say that it will only be me who will be moving into the house with you.

[She clears her throat, and though it can't be seen, she rounds her shoulders, intent on getting through everything she wishes to say.]

While I'm still available to take on clients who wish to contract me as a Companion, I am hoping to obtain a small job on the side. I am trained in many things and would be quite a good book keeper if any one is in need of one. Please, contact me if you are.

[Equius looks feverish as he polishes off the last of a yellow potion. He's noticed something very recently, that some of his creations seem easier to create. Downing it, he settles himself up as the screen flickers to life and begins sketching at something with an almost desperate look in his eyes. Sweat drips down his forehead, and he motions once for the audience to bear with him.

It's a minute or two, and he looks exhausted, stamina potion or no, when he is done. But in seconds, something hideous is sitting in his lap. The large, clawed, scaled and black creature lazily looks up and hissex with its fanged maw at the screen and Equius laughs in triumph.]

It works! My alchemization has achieved proper levels of potency! I... look at this! This is superb! I must continue to strive and build my stamina up. There are preparations to make!

[He is positively beaming. People... should probably be a little nervous. Equius had apparently reached the third tier of power.]

[ It's been a long time since this face made an appearance on the network for any sort of announcement. He's not really holding his breath for that many people to have noticed his absence, but he figures he might as well say hello, now that he's stepped out of that gods-damned castle and taken a moment to deal with all the added memories suddenly flooding into his mind. And the realisation - once again - that he has magic running through his veins.

But never mind that. Business first. ]

Good morning, Travellers.

It appears I have been gone for almost a fortnight. As such, I should like to ask for information on anything important that might have passed in that time.

[ He pauses, for quite a decent while, and clears his throat as he raises his chin. To hide uncertainty, really. ]

Arthur, Morgana, it would be good to hear from you. Princess Mithian, as well.

[ With that, he bows his head, ends the feed and starts off down the street. Best check on whatever he may have left behind. As long as he doesn't need to think about magic and everything that might be wrong with Morgana and...

The list goes on and on, really. ]

((OOC: Uther's been updated to episode 11 of season 3! So now that he's gotten a bit of a break from Asgard, he'll probably be a bit more cooperative. :|))