Sesshoumaru's Strategy by paynesgrey [Drabble #151 - Rinse]
Title: Sesshoumaru's Strategy
Author: Paynesgrey
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Drama/Romance
Word Count: 400
Universe: AU
Prompt: Rinse
Notes: Part 18 of my Some Dreams Fade Anew serial.
Summary: Sesshoumaru and Kagome make plans for meeting Kikyou in his office.
Kagome had to admit Sesshoumaru’s office was impressive. Even more impressive was the naval base on where his office was located.
She looked out her window with awe, almost forgetting about the mind-numbing and exhausting conversation she had with her mother about her father’s past. Kagome really did believe that Sesshoumaru could help her find her missing father, but she hated to ask so much of him, even though she knew he’d probably do anything for her.
Still, I don’t want to be a huge burden on him, she thought morosely. She took in the atmosphere of the base and the building where Sesshoumaru had his office. She met his nervous and stout personal assistant Jaken, who didn’t seem to warm to her very much. She supposed he didn’t like her taking Sesshoumaru away from his duties, which Kagome knew she did, especially during these last couple of weeks. Sesshoumaru seemed to wave off his assistant’s poor mood, and he directed Kagome inside his office and promptly shut the door for privacy. When Jaken decided to randomly rinse off the door’s only window, cleaning off every speck and smudge so he could spy on them, Sesshoumaru caught on fast and shot his assistant a warning glare, as Jaken quickly disappeared.
“I am sorry about his behavior,” Sesshoumaru said, leading Kagome to a chair opposite of his desk. Kagome shook her head and looked around his office, feeling instantly relaxed as she sensed Sesshoumaru’s strong residual presence here.
“So, what do we do first?” Kagome asked, unsure if Sesshoumaru was going to dive right into searching for her father, or put it off until they took care of Kikyou.
“We call Kikyou and set up a meeting with her on our terms and at the place of our choosing. I will be your liaison so you do not have to directly deal with her,” he said, flashing a smug smirk. “She will not like that I am getting further involved.”
“Oh? Well, maybe it’s not a good idea to provoke her,” Kagome said, biting her lip in anxiety, but Sesshoumaru appeared more than pleased. This was all about strategy to him, which he definitely thrived upon.
“I believe it is wise that we do provoke her,” Sesshoumaru said with a hint of mischief. “Maybe the woman will slip up somewhere, and we’ll finally find what her true intentions are for you.”
Author: Paynesgrey
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Drama/Romance
Word Count: 400
Universe: AU
Prompt: Rinse
Notes: Part 18 of my Some Dreams Fade Anew serial.
Summary: Sesshoumaru and Kagome make plans for meeting Kikyou in his office.
Kagome had to admit Sesshoumaru’s office was impressive. Even more impressive was the naval base on where his office was located.
She looked out her window with awe, almost forgetting about the mind-numbing and exhausting conversation she had with her mother about her father’s past. Kagome really did believe that Sesshoumaru could help her find her missing father, but she hated to ask so much of him, even though she knew he’d probably do anything for her.
Still, I don’t want to be a huge burden on him, she thought morosely. She took in the atmosphere of the base and the building where Sesshoumaru had his office. She met his nervous and stout personal assistant Jaken, who didn’t seem to warm to her very much. She supposed he didn’t like her taking Sesshoumaru away from his duties, which Kagome knew she did, especially during these last couple of weeks. Sesshoumaru seemed to wave off his assistant’s poor mood, and he directed Kagome inside his office and promptly shut the door for privacy. When Jaken decided to randomly rinse off the door’s only window, cleaning off every speck and smudge so he could spy on them, Sesshoumaru caught on fast and shot his assistant a warning glare, as Jaken quickly disappeared.
“I am sorry about his behavior,” Sesshoumaru said, leading Kagome to a chair opposite of his desk. Kagome shook her head and looked around his office, feeling instantly relaxed as she sensed Sesshoumaru’s strong residual presence here.
“So, what do we do first?” Kagome asked, unsure if Sesshoumaru was going to dive right into searching for her father, or put it off until they took care of Kikyou.
“We call Kikyou and set up a meeting with her on our terms and at the place of our choosing. I will be your liaison so you do not have to directly deal with her,” he said, flashing a smug smirk. “She will not like that I am getting further involved.”
“Oh? Well, maybe it’s not a good idea to provoke her,” Kagome said, biting her lip in anxiety, but Sesshoumaru appeared more than pleased. This was all about strategy to him, which he definitely thrived upon.
“I believe it is wise that we do provoke her,” Sesshoumaru said with a hint of mischief. “Maybe the woman will slip up somewhere, and we’ll finally find what her true intentions are for you.”