Bibitur
One Month Later
Sesshoumaru sat behind his desk, papers scattered, as he glared over the bridge of his reading glasses at the glowing computer screen. With a scroll and click of the mouse grasped securely in his hold, several articles appeared on the screen discussing the newly developed software at Jefferson Global Technological Industries. A tap on his door roused him from his concentration. Four male figures waited patiently at his opened door as they talked animatedly among themselves.
"Yes, come in!" Sesshoumaru said quickly, recognizing Mr. Higurashi as one of the four.
"We're calling it a day and were heading out for a few brews. You're welcome to join us if you'd like."
Jumping at the opportunity, Sesshoumaru agreed while clicking print on his computer and quickly gathering his belongings.
Removing his glasses, Sesshoumaru made his way toward the hallway making sure to lock this office door behind him.
"Henry Smith, Jack Walden and James Madison, meet Sesshoumaru Tanaka." Mr. Higurashi introduced while motioning toward each corresponding person.
"It's a pleasure." Sesshoumaru said, tucking his brief case securely under his arm while reaching to shake each man's hand.
"My daddy always said you can tell the character of a man from the grip of his hand shake." Henry said in southern drawl with a calculating look of appraisal. "You ain't no sissy boy is ya?"
He wanted to say something foul that would put the sniveling man in his place for daring to disrespect him in such a manner, but instead, not knowing how to respond to such an outlandish accusation, Sesshoumaru began to fidget with his bag as he thought of something to say that wasn't so disrespectful. This man after all was partially responsible for maintenance of his job.
"I'm just messing with ya!" Henry said while smacking Sesshoumaru's shoulder in good humor.
"Shall we leave?" Mr. Higurashi suggested. The men noisily agreed as they made their way to the elevator and eventually to the lobby.
"Later Bill!" Jack called back to the security guard sitting behind the enclosed desk surrounded by monitors as the party of five exited the building.
"James, you and Sesshoumaru share a cab and we'll meet you at the Sacred Gem." Jack called out to them as he hailed two cabs.
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The lights surrounding the DJ booth flashed rhythmically in accordance with the pulsating music as they entered the mellow atmospheric bar. Heading toward an empty table, Sesshoumaru strategically placed himself next to Mr. Higurashi.
"Hey! What are we drinking?" James said enthusiastically in the direction of the bosses. "Scotch on the rocks for me, Fat Tire for my man Henry and sake for my man Nagate. That's correct, right fella's?" Jack said. The mentioned gentlemen nodded in confirmation.
"What about you Sessh?" James asked with a goofy grin. Trying his best not to cringe at the nickname he responded, "Sake, Isojiman if they have it." As James bounded off in the direction of the bar to get their drinks, Mr. Higurashi, now revealed to be Nagate, struk up conversation with Sesshoumaru as Henry and Jack laughed over the fact that he could remember everyone's drink but couldn't remember the differences between the Ted Bundy and Jeffery Dahmer cases.
"So Sesshoumaru, what made you desire to become a lawyer?" Nagate asked just as James returned with their drinks.
Taking a shot of sake, Sesshoumaru began the tale of his journey into the field of law. He told Nagate that he wasn't delusional enough to believe he could save the world, but he did believe in executing justice. He bore witness to the unfair treatment of his mother who was betrayed via infidelity, cast to the side with little regard for her wellbeing and divorced without a penny left to her name. From then on he swore he'd be a commissioner of justice to prevent the unfair treatment of others.
Nagate seemed impressed with his answer, and three bottles of sake later began telling his life story.
"-An- an- and that's when Kagome was born! My baby girl… You know she was adamant to follow in my footsteps but I didn't approve. Cuz you know daddy's little girl is only supposed to know rainbows, unicorns and sun-shine. There are a lot of monsters in this world, and in this field you come face to face with them. Kagome's still under the implication that she can protect everyone from the evils of the universe. I'll admit that I've been tough on her, but she's proven to be a tougher cookie than I made her out to be… I just pray that she never loses faith in the world the way I have."
Sesshoumaru nodded mutely as he digested the new information about his rival.
Downing the rest of his sake Nagate stood slowly making sure not to lose his balance as he spoke, "I should probably be heading home. We've got a big day ahead of us tomorrow."
"Thank you for your gracious invitation this evening." Sesshoumaru said while bowing slightly.
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A/N: It's coming along… lol don't forget to leave a review!