Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this odd little story… especially for the one who's trilingual, sort of. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 36
Kissing Cousins
Kagome's introduction to Jacques came in the form of a resounding kiss to each cheek. "Bonjour, mademoiselle!" he cooed once he held her at arms length. "Let's be chummy, hmm?"
She smiled tentatively into sparkling emerald eyes before glancing pleadingly at a furious-looking Sesshoumaru. "Jacques Smythe-Kotsu, miss."
"Oh, I don't need a translator," Jacques boasted, flipping his auburn hair. "I'm sure we'll understand one another perfectly! Say, did you know we have a dojo? I'll give you lessons in swordplay!"
"Um…"
"I can't wait to get you into my hakama!"
Kagome sincerely hoped that something was being lost in translation.
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 #37, Emerald. Posted on June 23, 2009, with thanks to Fenikkusuken, mine beta.