Inara is a time sink for you because she has too much health and damage mitigation. Though you still counter her because Inara is weak at long range and she's not mobile enough to chase you down.
This one mostly depends on aim. Though Lian has a slight advantage because her weapon is hitscan, so shots travel faster. Though if Lian's misses her presence shot, Cassie wins.
Prowl cancelation is very important to know if using cat burgular. Right before ur about to throw the daggers at an enemy, activate prowl to get the bonus damg.