Do not own Inuyasha.
Acceptance
Lunch was filled with laughter and warmth. Sesshomaru was highly entertained with the stories he heard. Mrs. Higurashi explained to him what the metal pieces were in the kitchen, along with Inuyasha's initial reaction to some of them. Sesshomaru especially enjoyed the story of Inuyasha destroying the kitchen with his sword to kill a spider.
"I apologize for my brothers immature behavior. Please accept this as compensation for the damage caused by his rash thinking." Sesshomaru stated, handing Mrs. Higurashi a small bag.
When she open the bag, she gasped. Kagome's grandfather was intensely curious and leaned over to look as well. Upon seeing inside, the priest used an expletive and then began to dance around the table. The curse word brought kagome's mother out of her shock, proceeding to swipe the elder with her napkin.
"Thank you lord Sesshomaru, but this far too much and I could not possibly take it." she said, trying to hand the bag back.
Sesshomaru reached over and wrapped his hand around hers.
"Please accept it. I understand that you and your family has supported our pack with numerous supplies as well. It would ease my conscious to know that I have repaid my debt to you are yours." he explained.
"But it is really not necessary. We were always happy to help in whatever way we could." Mrs. Higurashi said, her hand still encased in his.
"I understand this. Your daughter has stated such in previous conversations as well, however I feel dishonored. I am Alpha, it is my duty and pleasure to provide for the pack, your supplies added us a great deal better then what is available in our time. I would be remiss in my duties if I did not procur all that my pack required. Please accept this as my thank you for ensuring that the pack was cared for." Sesshomaru said, even pulling out the puppy eyes to convince her.
Mrs. Higurashi figured she was in a losing battle. He was determined to give the bag, and he was using some good tricks to do it too. Finally she acquiesced and nodded her head.
"I see through you young man, but if it means that much to you, then I will accept this with my sincerest gratitued." she said, a knowing twinkle in her eye.
Sesshomaru lifted the left side of his mouth, acknowledging her cunning.
"What did you give them?" Kagome whispered in his ear.
"Only some pocket change." he whispered back.
Kagome's whisper had done erotic things to him, he sincerly wanted to take her up to her room and plunder her mouth, and anything else she would let him.
Lunch ended a short time later. Kagome saying she would clean up, her tone leaving no room for argument. Her mother conceded, Sesshomaru suggested they convene to the parlor to continue there delightful conversation. Mrs. Higurashi was getting a kick out of his mannerisms, and reactions to the items in their home. His raised eyebrow at the couch, was especially endearing. She also knew he wish to speak with her about something important, otherwise he would not have come through the well. She had a feeling it was going to change a great many things in the future.