Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this bit of whimsy... especially for the one who gets personal. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 39: Mothering Instincts
"This is Inuyasha's miko," Sesshoumaru announced stiffly. "She will attend me."
"The Shikon Miko? Here?" His mother's lips twitched. "Is this another one of your schemes?"
"I do not scheme."
"Of course not, dear," she soothed, reaching for his hand and critically inspecting his claws. "What do you intend to do with her."
"Nothing."
"I see," she drawled.
Kagome watched the no-nonsense flicks of brightly painted talons as the elegant demoness shaved their edges, sharpening each deadly point. I guess that's something else he can't easily do on his own. Though his expression never changed, Sesshoumaru managed to look mortified.
Original Posting Date: March 26, 2011
Prompt: Weekly Perfection at Dokuga Contest, Shave
Words: 100