Going Out
Inuyasha was about to leave Higurashi house to go and pick up the miko who was taking too long to get home from school. It was starting to be a reoccurring thing - him going to get her, her not being at home yet, him getting bored and going to bring her back.
As he laid his hand on the door of the house, a rough voice stopped him.
"You can't go out like this," Inuyasha looked back to whee grandpa Higurashi standing close to hum. The old man shook his head.
"I have my cap here," Inuyasha waved the atrocious head covering that hid his ears. He put it on to appease the old priest, but he was still frowning. A finger was pointed to Inuyasha's feet.
"You have to wear something on your feet, boy."
"I hate shoes," Inuyasha pouted.
"I know you do. I was there when Kagome tried to put some sneakers on your person. But try these," the man produced a pair of straw sandals, that looked like they remembered times of Lady Kaede. Begrudgingly, Inuyasha put them on and winced.. "So, how are they?"
"Uh, acceptable," Inuyasha admitted, wiggling hi toes.
"Good. Here, hold this when you go down the streets," the old priest reached for a board that hung from a wide ribbon tied to two corners. Before Inuyasha could say anything, the man put the board over his head and placed it against his chest. When Inuyasha was busy blinking down at colorful kanji, the priest swapped his cap for a straw hat.
"Here, now you're ready to go. if anyone talks to you, first remember to invite them to visit the Higurashi Shrine. You have a map here," grandpa poked the bottom part of the board.
"Uh, sure," Inuyasha muttered and left the house.
Mama Higurashi giggled when she joined her father-in-law.
"Really?" she raised a brow at the smug man.
"What? He's already going to go to the town, at least with the shrine info he can bring here some new patrons."