Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this bit of whimsy... especially for the one who has a sterling pedigree. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 8: Breed Standard
"Your arm?" Kagome asked blankly.
"My lack," he countered bitterly. "A female seeks a strong mate."
"But... you are strong."
"A male should be perfect; the alpha male should be peerless."
"Oh... so that means you're weaker without this?" she asked, boldly brushing her fingers over scarred flesh.
"I am undiminished," he retorted, shaking down the sleeve.
"But they write you off anyways?" He blinked at her choice in words right about the same time she realized what he'd just said. "Wait! Back up! Did you say... females?"
"Hnn."
"Sesshoumaru-sama," she breathed, eyes wide. "Do you need advice about girls?"
Original Posting Date: February 28, 2011
Prompt: N/A
Words: 100