Ninety-Five.
Sesshoumaru finally decided to speak. "You will answer to the miko, Jaken."
The retainer gulped - and what a treat to see that kind of expression on Sesshoumaru-sama's face! - and acquiesced with a tiny nod.
"I-yes. My vision seems to be clearer, now", he admitted after a quick musing.
"What about-" she hesitated, stealing a glance to Sesshoumaru, "-the beast?"
The lord stiffened, but he too seemed to want to hear the answer.
Jaken twisted his fingers, nervously. "My Lord, forgive me - I do not feel it anymore."
"Miko," Sesshoumaru turned to her. "Is this your doing?"
God, she hoped so.
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(100 words.)