Savoir-faire
Ayame bit down her pride and spoke plainly.
"I wish to act as a guardian for the miko. She is…intriguing."
The taiyoukai's eyes narrowed minutely, his tone icy. "Are you telling this one that his guardianship is inadequate?"
"No," Ayame sniffed. "You've enough youkai to stop up my sinuses. I hardly think that."
Sesshoumaru relaxed, then nodded. "You wish to remain by her side, wolf?"
She nodded. "I know your half-brother will not like that, but I do not care overmuch." Stiffly, she added, "I have the strength to protect her."
He nodded, accepting, welcoming. "Do as you will."
Posted: June 27, 2016
Word Count: 100