"Sesshomaru-Sama!" Came the loud greeting as he moved into the hallway.
"Yes Jaken-San?"
The little kappa demon was twisting his hands nervously. A habit that had not disappeared over time.
It was very unlike his lord and master to make a decision on a whim. This was very troubling indeed.
"My lord, is it wise to have that girl in your home? We know nothing about her!" Let alone tell her was taking her SHOPPING and bringing her to the party!
Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes at the long-time companion before him. "Don't you think I know that? I need to learn more about her and her purpose here. The easiest way to accomplish that is to keep her by my side." With that he began walking toward his own room. "Oh and one more thing Jaken-San." Jaken bowed "Yes my Lord?" "Have a car prepared for the morning. I'll be taking her to Tomoyo-Sensei's." was all he heard as the lord of the Western Lands retired for the evening.
Early the next morning Mia was awakened by the same servant that helped her the previous night. "Please rise Mia-Chan! Sesshomaru-Sama is waiting for you." Mia cracked an eye at the older woman and groaned "Do I have to Mitsuke?"
"Hai. He does not like to be kept waiting. Hurry!" Mitsuke helped her up and dressed her in a plain indigo kimono. She then escorted her out of the room down several hallways to a side door. A small limo was waiting outside for their arrival. Mistuke gestured to the car "Please get in Mia-Chan."
Mia sat down in the car as best she could. Wearing a kimono was still a new experience. It was restrictive in an entirely different way than her high court clothing. Not to mention her left side was still injured.
Turning to her right slightly she came face to face with intense golden eyes. "Good morning. I see you're finally awake." Came the cool greeting. She noticed he was wearing a suit that while subdued screamed expensive.
Nodding slightly "Yes my Lord. Forgive me for keeping you waiting." The door slammed shut and they were suddenly moving.
"Since you are my guest and may be for some time I thought it would be proper to get you some suitable clothing. This morning we're going to Tomoyo-Sensei's."
A few moments later they pulled up to an incredibly elegant kimono shop. The building looked several hundred years old. Despite the early hour there was an elderly couple outside bowing respectfully. "Sesshomaru-Sama! Always a pleasure to see you. This way please."
Inside the shop there were priceless silks hanging everywhere as well as pre made kimono. "Tomoyo-Sensei and his wife have been faithfully serving my community for many years."
Mia glanced around the shop. Everything was so alien to her and it was wonderful. She smiled in spite of the pain she was feeling "It's beautiful my Lord."
"Please if the young lady would follow us? We have some fabric set aside just for you." Said the elderly man as he guided her through the shop.
Tomoyo's wife held up some fabric "This is a special Tatsumura silk. Very old. Meant for Spring kimono."
It's beauty dumbstruck Mia. She'd never seen anything like it.
"I'd have to agree Hikari-San. The coloring will go well with her Western complexion." Mia turned slowly around to see Sehsshomaru standing behind her.
A blush started to creep across her cheeks. "You picked this out my Lord?"
Why was she so nervous? She'd been acting so strangely since she first laid eyes on him. Doing things she'd not normally do.
He regarded her with fascination. He could sense the affect he was having on her just like a human. "Yes I did. There are a few more bolts of cloth to look at though. After that Tomoyo-Sensei will make them into kimono for you. "
The old man smiled again "Of course we have one to send home with you until the rest are complete. It shouldn't take us long to fill the order. After all we've got centuries of experience." He chuckled as he handed them a bag.
"Arigato. I'll send someone for the rest later this week."
Mia couldn't figure out why Sesshomaru was doing all this. "My Lord, why do all this? You barely know me."
He looked at her and a feeling of fondness came over him. "I owe you the courtesy. One of my kind gravely injured you. This is the least I can do."