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Chapter 10: The Request
He felt her eyes studied him, watching for a subtle twitch or change in his expression. She may be knowledgeable of others, but he was skilled in controlling his expressions. He kept his visage blank.
"I have questions," he stated plainly.
She blinked, sitting up and causing Kirara to jump off her lap before skittering away to perch on a bookshelf. She gestured to the newly empty seat next to her, but Sesshoumaru remained frozen to his spot. "More questions, Lord Sesshoumaru? I would be happy to answer—"
"I do not want to hear your explanations."
"You 'wish' to witness the answers for yourself?" she suggested, standing up and walking over to him. His expression remained impassive even in the face of her knowing smile.
"I request to learn the answers for myself."
"You seek knowledge? For what, may I ask, milord?"
"You."
She pointed at herself, surprised.
"Your existence perplexes me."
"Well," she gestured to her shop, "As long as the shop allows you in, you may study me to your heart's content."