Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this bit of whimsy... especially for the scandalized one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 20: Ill Repute
"That's outrageous!" she repeated, her voice barely a whisper.
"Indeed."
"Then why haven't you corrected them!" Kagome demanded.
"There is no need."
"Why not!"
"Appearances are one thing; scent is another." It was obvious that she didn't understand, so Sesshoumaru prowled closer, allowing his fur to drag against her arm before speaking directly into her ear. "Your scent is on me; my scent is on you. That I permitted a human to touch me is undeniable."
"But...!"
"That you remain untouched is equally clear."
"Erm... good."
"The rumors will be worse at court," he warned. "They will assume the worst."
Original Posting Date: March 10, 2011
Prompt: N/A
Words: 100