How I Wonder

Inspired by forthright's "Unspoiled"

"I have often wondered... if humans are so far beneath us, why do we abandon our true forms?" Gazing solemnly from Lord Ryuukotsusei to his father, he asked, "Is it not the pride of every taiyoukai to achieve human form?"

Silver eyes slanted towards the young lord's tutor. "Are these the teachings of cats?"

"His lordship's mind takes interesting turns," Hisoka demurred...

The Inu no Taishou's deep laughter cut across the dragon lord's obvious indignation. "Interesting, indeed! This is a puzzle best solved over a cup of sake. Come, Lord Ryuukotsusei..."