3.) Persuasion dialogue. In this type is dialogue, there are two participants, each of whom has a thesis (conclusion) to prove (5).
Kagome sat under a tree, far from the others, working on another example for her assignment. She thought back to an incident between her and Sesshomaru. After thinking deeply about their conversation she decided it did indeed fit the criteria of persuasion dialogue. She wrote down what transpired between them, a slight blush creeping onto her cheeks as she did so.
Kagome had just finished bathing in a hot spring a ways from their current camp. She was dressed and walking back towards the others, drying the tips of her hair with her towel. She turned her head towards Sesshomaru's strong aura. He had just arrived. Kagome gave the tips of her hair one last squeeze before putting away her towel. She did not say anything to him, instead she raised her eye brow, posing the unspoken question – What?.
"Miko," He said, stepping towards her, "I have a question."
"I'll do my best to answer it" Kagome said, weary of his close proximity but not afraid. Sesshomaru's eyes had been paying her much attention during their encounters but this was the first time she had spoke to him.
"Where do you come from?" He asked her. Kagome was surprised by his question.
"I come from the future. About 500 years later than this time." Kagome answered him and watched his face. He looked at her as if she had tried to convince him she was a demon herself.
"Do you not wish to tell me that badly?" Sesshomaru asked, his tone was even.
"It's the truth." Kagome smiled.
"How is that possible?" He asked her, she did not miss the surprise in his tone.
"I travel through the Bone Eaters well. I think my travels are possible because of the shikon jewel." Kagome explained her situation in the simplest way she could.
"I see. I do not think I believe you" Sesshomaru stated.
"What!? Why would I make something like that up?" Kagome snapped. Sesshomaru grabbed her wrist and pulled her closer.
"Watch your tone" He growled while looking into her eyes. He let go of her and she stepped back. She put her hands on her hips and glared at him, but said nothing.
"Sesshomaru, I come from the future. Can't you tell? My clothes? The devices I have?" Kagome tried to convince him. When she thought about it, she did not really care if he believed her or not but it was not in her nature to back out of an argument.
"Hm," He replied, but Kagome was not sure if he was convinced.
Kagome wrote that their conversation up until that point had been "asymmetrical persuasion dialogue." Her obligations were different from his, she wished to convince him that she was from the future while he was not trying to disprove it. He was merely unconvinced. Afterwards, their conversation had shifted to another subject. Kagaome realized that this was an example of "symmetrical persuasion dialogue." Sesshomaru and she had the same goal in their conversation. Sesshomaru and Kagome where both trying to convince the other that their opinion was the right one.
"Sesshomaru? Why do you always fight on your own? I never see Rin and Jaken with you." Kagome inquired, she was nervous about asking him.
"I do not wish to have any distractions." He answered her.
"Oh? It's not because you want to protect them?" Kagome prodded, unconsciously leaning closer to him.
"No," He replied.
"Oh, come on. You must know that fighting for someone only makes you stronger" Kagome stated and Sesshomaru grunted as if he thought she was being ridiculous.
"Fighting for someone gives you nothing more than something to become distracted by" He told her. He reached forward and tucked a stray hair behind her ear. She stiffened.
"You really think so? But Inuyasha was able to master a number of techniques because one of us was in danger" Kagome regained her composure, trying to ignore what he had just done.
"Maybe. But he has also been injured and inconvenienced by your presence. How many times has Naraku or one of his spawn been able to escape because of you or your companions?" Sesshomaru smirked as he watched her frown. He knew she would have to think for a while before she could come up with a reply.
"Well, Sesshomaru, who do you go home to at night? Jaken? Your right hand?" She smirked and Sesshomaru glared at her. He stepped closer to her and cupped the side of her face in his large hand. He ran his thumb along her bottom lip and enjoyed the sound of her breath faltering.
"So Inuyasha goes home to you at night? I do not see how that is any prize. Was that suppose to sway me?" He mocked and watched her face fall and grow angry.
"You jerk!" Kagome almost bit his thumb but he withdrew it in time.
"There is no place for loved ones on the battle field." Sesshomaru stated. This was when their arguing stopped. Kagome knew that he was right and stopped trying to convince him. She knew that he did not want those close to him put in harms way and he would not admit it. Kagome looked up at him for a long while. They were silent for a while. Kagome took his hand and ran her hand up his arm. His skin was so soft. She did not know what had possessed her to do it but she knew there was something forming between the two of them. She felt Sesshomaru stiffen and she stopped. She removed her hand and was unable to meet his gaze.
Her eyes widened as he wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her up against him. Kagome was about to speak but was silenced with a kiss. He pressed his lips to hers with a loving tenderness that shocked her. She moved her fingers into his hair and massaged his scalp. She heard him growl against her lips and she smiled slightly. Sesshomaru continued to kiss her gently but passionately until she needed air. They broke apart and Kagome looked up into his eyes. She was not surprised to discover that she could not read his expression. He released his grip on her slowly, allowing his hand to drift across the small of her back.
"You've been keeping a close eye on me lately," Kagome told him as she folded her arms and looked up at him. They both knew she was referring to the battle between Inuyasha and himself where he had looked to her more than once. There had been other encounters as well but that was the most recent.
"You may think what you wish," Sesshomaru said and Kagome laughed at the statement. After that kiss she thought he was being ridiculous for trying to hide any interest in her. Sesshomaru frowned down at her.
"You're not fooling me but if you want to live in denial I'll let you. For now." Kagome smiled at him and she could see his expression soften slightly. She patted his shoulder twice and walked by him. He did not follow her and she was not surprised. She continued to smile to herself all the way back to the others.