Suggestion
Maiko shuffled Kagome toward the throne room with Rin following close behind them.
Kagome gave a sideways glace to Maiko and muttered, "I didn't even know he had a mother! I mean, I know he had one, but I guess I didn't think she would still..."
"Be alive?" Maiko finished for her. "Who do you think holds the position of Lady of the Western Lands?"
Kagome flushed with embarrassment. "I don't know, I guess I assumed that since his father..."
"It matters not. She commanded an audience with you, so prepare yourself." Maiko pushed her toward the large oak doors.
"She can just do that?"
Rin stopped behind them. "Of course she can. She is co-ruler, second only to Sesshoumaru-sama."
Kagome's eyes widened. "What is she like? How do I talk to her?"
Maiko looked away, and picked at something on her apron. It was obvious she would get no answers from her. Her servant's discomfort did nothing to ease her nerves. Her stomach felt knotted and anxiety coursed through her. They didn't have to tell her that it was important that she make a good impression.
Rin pulled her into a tight embrace. "You can do it. Just remember, she is just like Sesshoumaru-sama." She whispered against her ear.
Was that supposed to make her feel better?! What kind of advice was that?
If she were to go by Rin's suggestion, then Kagome knew that she had to put her foot down from the beginning, and let the Western Lady know that she was not one to be trifled with. It was a real possibility that if his mother was anything like Sesshoumaru, then she knew that was about to be bullied, or coerced into something.
The doors swung open and Kagome walked confidently into the throne room.