A/N: YAY! This one is for Phi-dono and ASKInfinity. Please forgive me for not updating in over a year…. Cries. I am so sorry.
Yes, Shishou
"Kenshin no baka."
"Yes, Shishou?"
"Chop the wood."
A nod.
The blade swiftly cuts through the air and then the wood.
A rhythmic beat, metallic, resounding.
"Kenshin no baka, feed the fire."
"Yes, Shishou."
Wood is gathered from the pile.
It is placed into the fire.
"Kenshin no baka."
"Yes, Shishou?"
"Warm me some sake."
"Yes, Shishou."
A small bottle is warmed.
Calloused hands pour the liquid into a tiny cup.
A sip.
"Shishou? Will you answer my question now?"
Silence, and then another sip.
"What was the question again?"
"Why do you make me wear a pink dress while doing my chores?"
Another sip.
"To better understand women."
"Seriously?"
"Are you questioning my logic?"
"No, Shishou… it's just that…"
"Fine, so you realize that clothing is irrelevant to what kind of person you are."
A smile.
"Sessha understands, Shishou."
"Actually, it's because you're a baka deishi. And you do everything I tell you."
Laughter.
"Oro."
He falls over with swirly eyes.
Deishi- apprentice
Kenshin no baka- Idiot Kenshin
Sessha- This unworthy one.
Shishou- Master, sage