Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure... especially for the respected one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 80: Comparable
The miko was almost too attentive. However, she spoke with respect, never took pity, and assumed he would regain his former strength. The very sort of thing Jaken had been extraordinarily good at—believing in him.
"Oi." Inuyasha sat beside Sesshoumaru. "You got a problem with Kagome?"
"She would make a good retainer."
"Like … the imp?"
"Hnn."
A slight smile tugged at Inuyasha's lips. "Good at getting into trouble? Talks a whole bunch?"
"Hnn."
"Likes you. Trusts you. Needs you."
Sesshoumaru inclined his head.
"Gotcha. Only I wouldn't mention it." Inuyasha gruffly warned, "She might not see the compliment."
Original Posting Date: January 29, 2019
Prompt: Extraordinary, suggested by Lexie
Words: 100