Crooked Teeth

by Silver Standard Society

Through usual mishap, Kagome's been separated from the group. Through unusual circumstance, Sesshomaru has decided to return her. Unless, you know, he kills her first. A long story told in short snippets. Complete.

60. Empathy

60—Empathy

"I've figured you out," she said gently.

That annoyed him as if she was implying he was a simpleton.

"You've always considered humans weak. Our life span is shorter, we're weaker …you can't help but think we're inferior. Asking you to acknowledge my dad on the same level as yours is like saying my mom is on the same level as the mother of a worm. That's the way you can't help but see it... So I forgive you."

"I do not need your pathetic empathy," he shot.

"Well you've got it anyway!" she shot back. "Please let me finish."