Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this odd little story… especially for the affable one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.


Chapter 7
A Warmer Welcome

Moments after Sesshoumaru excused himself, there was a tap on the sitting room door and a woman entered carrying a tray. "Tea?" she asked warmly. While she laid out an elegant Wedgwood tea set and plates of tiny sandwiches, there was another gentle rap. A man in a dark uniform stepped into the room, hat in hand, and Kagome realized with a start that he'd been their driver.

Catching her eye, the chauffeur grinned affably and bowed. "Welcome, Miss Higurashi. My name is Miroku Houshiyomi, and this is my lovely wife, Sango. It will be our pleasure to serve you."


End Note: This story in snippets owes some of its structure to the Live Journal community 100colors, which offers a tempting palette of prompts. This particular 'perfect' drabble benefited from Color #22, Wedgwood. Posted on May 13, 2009, with thanks to Fenikkusuken, mine beta.