Notes: Based on the commentary for the last episode, but more specifically a comment made by Chuck Huber as Kurama ascended the steps to the temple.
Physical Lackings
Hiei was brooding again. Kurama figured it could very well be the weather for it was the rainy season and his surly little friend was not a fan of the wet. The fox didn't let it bother him, but where was the fun in having Hiei over without teasing him some?
"If you keep scowling at that tree its leaves will fall off."
"Hn. You could just replace them." But Hiei turned his sharp gaze from the tree to his redheaded partner. He stood there for some time just staring.
"I don't have leaves to loose, but you might turn my hair silver sooner then I plan," Kurama mused as he worked on the chore that was homework.
Hiei huffed, and did what he did best: spouted out a rather unexpected question. "How do you walk?"
No more the half a beat went by before Kurama smiled slyly and said, "With finesse and elegance. Tell me, how do you walk?"
Hiei harrumphed again. The rain was surely behind his attitude. "That's not what I meant, Kurama. From what I understand, humans, and most creatures that rely on two legs to carry them, use the muscles in their butts to keep them upright when standing and to propel them forward in movement."
Kurama turned from the desk to stare openly at the fire apparition. A scarlet brow rose.
"Well, you must admit that you have practically no ass. In this form, at least."
"Hiei, be sure to pick your next words carefully," Kurama warned, vain as ever.
"Don't get all worked up, Fox. So you have an underdeveloped back side. Even you can't be perfect. Still, it makes me wonder how you manage to walk.
Kurama sighed and turned back to his homework. "While I am pleased in you quest for knowledge, please refrain from looking through my text books." He hoped the rain would pass.