Fifty-five.

"So", Kagome began conversationally. "What is the plan?"

The current beaky face of Sesshoumaru turned slightly towards her. "The plan?"

"Yep. What are we going to do? I mean, besides trying to make you rule the West in that appearance. Do you have any ideas on how to return inside your body?"

He frowned. "I have not been able to consider it yet. This one had more urgent matters to handle."

She managed not to smile. "Like getting used to your new look?"

"Like preventing Jaken from destroying everything with my poison, including my clothes and hair." Sesshoumaru answered dryly.

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(100 words)