Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this odd little story… especially for the cornered one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 21
Lonely Beaches
A set of narrow stairs led down to the beach below the cliffs, and Kagome found she liked wandering along the water's edge. Rattling around in a big, empty house was different than exploring this lonely stretch of shore, and the sea green waves made good company. She'd been enjoying the private tract of sand for weeks without ever seeing another soul—until today. It didn't occur to Kagome that the silver-haired trespasser might be dangerous until it was too late to avoid meeting him. When he drew close enough, he hailed her, "Oi, girl! You the new mistress here?"
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 #48, Sea Green. Posted on June 2, 2009, with thanks to Fenikkusuken, mine beta.