Arguendo
After Kagome had showed Sesshoumaru around the firm the previous day, she briefed him on the progress she had made with the Jefferson/Malone case and reluctantly shared with him her research. He provided his own input about how they should proceed and surprisingly he didn't seem totally inept. In fact, she realized that she may have new competition in her race to make partner.
The day dragged on and as she made her way to her humble abode where she barely made it to her bed she fell into a fitful slumber. Unbeknownst to her, she would be having quite the dream that night.
……Later that Week….
"Yes, I understand that, but it's not likely to work out on the behalf of your client. If you want to pursue this issue further then we have no dilemma settling it in the court room, I just want you to be prepared to have your time wasted." Kagome spoke into the receiver of her office phone while holding up a finger impatiently signaling for Sesshoumaru to wait. "-No you don't understand! If you think that you can force our client to roll over to your threats of mal-practice with no evidence then you're sorely mistaken. Good day counselor!" She huffed as she slammed the phone down onto the receiver. Agitation written clearly on her face she acknowledged the man leaning against her door sill.
"May I help you?"
"I wanted to make headway with the Jefferson/Malone case, but it seems that you're nose deep in something else. I can come back." Sesshoumaru said observantly.
"That won't be necessary." She responded.
Kagome almost rolled her eyes when she heard him ask, "May I query as to what case this is?"
Sighing she explained that she was working on a pro-bono case on the behalf of a one Dr. Dangerfield who was being charged with mal-practice for lip injections gone wrong. She continued to say that since it was a voluntary procedure, the risks were clearly outlined in the signed contract, and Dr. Dangerfield explained to his patient the risks associated with using the experimental brand of Radiance several times pre-operational procedures, yet the plaintiff insisted upon the use of said brand.
"It should have been an open and closed case… text book, but the guys over at J&J want to be ass wipes and prolong the inevitable." She finished while massaging the bridge of her nose.
"Hn," Sesshoumaru grunted, "Why take on new cases when you already have your hands full with other things?"
"Unlike some people, I don't just care about making money and winning cases. I like helping people who have difficulties defending themselves, now may we change topics? You came to discuss the Jefferson/Malone case. Have a seat." She said while motioning toward the chair across from her desk.
An inkling of respect could be seen reflecting in Sesshoumaru's eyes as he could see now that this woman wasn't just working at Daddy's firm because of her connections. Based on her displays of work ethic, she seemed to be rather deserving of her position. That did not stop him from seeing her as inadequate as his rival.
Sesshoumaru gracefully grabbed the chair from in front of Kagome's desk and dragged it to her side where he quickly made himself comfortable before grabbing a pen and pad.
Kagome, head in her papers, jumped slightly at his proximity when she looked up and flashes of that mornings dream raced through her head. Shaking her head to rid herself of the vivid images she placed the papers dealing with Dr. Dangerfield's case in a file folder and replaced them with new ones dealing with the Jefferson case.
Sesshoumaru quirked an eyebrow at her sudden display of emotions, but said nothing otherwise.
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A/N: So…. I tried to get into Sesshoumaru's character a little more… This thing is unfolding as I go so what happens next will surprise me as much as it surprises you lol! Please review! Feedback keeps me motivated! I tend to lose interest quickly otherwise! LMBO!