Mood Stripes 115: Unobtrusive

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the quiet one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 115: Unobtrusive

Miroku offered their services, and Sango outlined a plan. But Kagome was more interested in what was happening away from the limelight.

Sesshoumaru unobtrusively pressed his portion of stew on Kohaku. Not for the first time. And not to be rude to their hosts. It was patently obvious that Kohaku—like any other teenaged boy—was always hungry.

Which was cuter, Sesshoumaru looking out for Kohaku, or Kohaku letting him?

Because she was watching, Kagome saw Sesshoumaru notice the encampment’s children—shabbily dressed and staring. Saw how his fingers curled. Saw the sudden saturation of turbulent greens. Pensive. Uneasy. Afraid.

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Original Posting Date: December 15, 2019
Prompt: Turbulent, suggested by Lexie
Words: 100

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Summary: In the aftermath of the Final Battle, the victors lick their wounds and look ahead. However, a misspent wish on the Shikon-no-Tama changes minds, hearts, fates… and colors. SK. Canon Divergence. [Hurt/Comfort, Romance] Begins here. To scroll through archived chapters, use the Mood Stripes tag. And you’re always welcome to suggest a prompt.

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