[Though he would't admit it, Mal had been looking out for Inara that day so many people had arrived. After all, she had shown up before. But she hadn't shown up. He tried not to let it bother him, but today he found himself in the memorial garden.
Aidan was already there, but Mal only gave him a passing nod as he moved toward the sad little shrub he'd planted for Inara. The rock tower had fallen down, and he set about rebuilding it while talking to her.
A while later, he looked up. Aidan was still planting. Didn't look like to be done anytime soon either. Mal stood up and made his way over.]