Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha.
Delicate
After traveling for another day, Rin finally spoke up.
"Sesshoumaru-sama, could you find us a source of water so we could bathe? I'm sure we are abusing your delicate nose with our stench."
Kagome threw a sharp glance at Rin. She had warned Kagome to be more respectful, but Rin had been trying her hardest to be anything but respectful.
What did she think she was going to accomplish by antagonizing him?
The other day she seemed so grateful to him, but her resentfulness had obviously returned. Kagome looked between Sesshoumaru and Rin.
Sesshoumaru stood unnaturally still, clearly not appreciating her attitude. Rin held her head high with a defiant smug look across her face. Kagome worried that his generosity depended on Rin's good behavior. He definitely cared for Rin's welfare, but probably could care less what happened to herself or Katsurou.
A loud snarl brought Kagome's attention back to Sesshoumaru. Before Kagome could process his movement, Sesshoumaru appeared before Rin. He stood towering over her.
"Hold your tongue. You are not a child, so do not act like one! Show respect!"
The blood drained from Rin's face. She looked away from his angry eyes, and had the decency to look ashamed.
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