My Fair Lady

Inspired by forthright's "Unspoiled"

Rippling exclamations heralded the appearance of the Western Lord and Lady, whose slow descent signaled the beginning of festivities. As they passed their son and heir, the Inu no Taishou paused. "Sesshoumaru," he greeted solemnly.

"Father."

"Higurashi," he stated with careful neutrality.

Her eyes flew to his for an instant, then lowered demurely. "My lord."

The Western Lady didn't address the human, but she yielded a bare nod in her direction before saying, "Come along, Sesshoumaru."