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Ridiculous
Tortuga watched Kagome run away with dismay. Sesshoumaru turned to leave, but Tortuga stopped him. "You were wrong to force yourself on her like that. Do you have no self-control?"
"My instincts were…very persuasive. She does not submit." Sesshoumaru lamely explained.
"And she will not ever submit. She is a strange woman with foreign ideals. She is obviously very intelligent, and considers herself on equal standing with a male. She will not submit by way of force. You must convince her to respect you through other means. Earn her trust, and she will happily submit to you without any fight." Tortuga pulled at his long white beard and slid a sly glance at Sesshoumaru. "Are you wishing to mate her?"
Sesshoumaru ignored him.
"You know, that is the logical thing to do in this situation. Many even speculate why you haven't made her your wife yet. You both share custody of a child, it only makes sense. Why it is rather expected that a pack member would marry a sibling's widow, there is no shame in that." Tortuga watched him closely for any reaction. Sesshoumaru would not meet his gaze.
"She is still mourning the half-wit. It is unlikely she will mate anyone anytime soon." Sesshoumaru offered.
"Word is quickly spreading about her brilliant abilities, and what kind of children she could have. It will not be long before other nobles are throwing themselves at her for a chance to court her. When she is ready to remarry, is she going to turn to the first prince who can be civil to her and give her attention? I am unwilling to believe that you would allow such a gift to slip through your fingers. Not all youkai are as socially and emotionally stunted as you are, it would be easy for someone else to garner her favor."
"I have no need for a wife." Sesshoumaru growled.
"You, my lord, are ridiculous."
Tortuga folded his arms into his kimono sleeves and huffed. "My lord, as your advisor, I suggest you to go apologize to her."
Sesshoumaru threw a sharp glance his way, his displeasure evident.
The old turtle gave him a pitied expression.
"You have to remember that she is not a youkai. It is obvious that she is pretty ignorant of our ways and is trying her best with only half-assed information at best. Go easy on her and give her a break. Teach her our way of life, so that she understands her own actions. And while you are at it, I suggest that you get to know her, and spend time with her, really listen to what she has to say. If you can learn to view her as an equal, the faster you two can accomplish this goal."
Sesshoumaru scowled at Tortuga. He hated to admit it, but his advisor was right. She needed lessons on youkai, if only that she can properly raise her son.
"I should kill you for your insults alone, you old bastard."
Tortuga chuckled. "My lord, such empty threats. There is a reason why I have been around so long. I am more than often right and you know it."
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