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[That is a desire that nearly every creature shared. If she knew that was what he was desiring, then she might offer herself.]

You haven't. It makes me happy... To have someone ask such things of me and I did offer to help.

[A small sigh.]

As well as I can be, being surrounded by Beorcs... Or humans. I been trying to keep myself hidden from them.

What about you, Sesshomaru? Have you been well?

{He isn't one to complain and insight is...difficult...for him to come by.}

Have they threatened you? {She doesn't have to fear anyone with him around.}

Physically, I am well. {Mentally...emotionally...he feels detached. He misses his home and familiar faces.} I did not know I was so weak.

{His heart, that is.}

[Poor demon prince, he... He really needs somebody doesn't he?]

No... Not here. Not yet. [But she still feared them. That much could easily be told in her voice.]

You are not weak, Sesshomaru. You are anything but weak.

[And yup, she is hunting for the demon to go and just hold him. He sounds like he needs a Heron.]

It's okay to be like this at times, it doesn't make you weak. In fact, it can make you stronger depending on you.

Where are you? I would like to see you if it's not too bold.

[And secretly not giving him a choice.]

{More than he realizes. He has never been completely alone for long. There was always Jaken...and then Rin...}

You suspect ill will? {She is right to fear them. In his experience, men can be worse than animals.}

Meaning what choices I make. {Those are what make him strong or weak. How foolish. Sesshomaru can be found on top of one of the buildings towards the center of Jikan.}

Can you fly?

[Being alone... It was one of her greatest fears since that day. But because if that fear, more than ever, she is willing to try and make someone no longer feel alone.]

I... I can't bring myself to fully trust them. Despite how many years it had been. [That was all about her past that she was willing to share for now.]

Not... Exactly. And even if it is that, who is to say which choice is the wrong one or the right one. They would all lead to a different type of strength.

[But even then, she wasn't sure of her answer. She... She is really inexperienced in this isn't she? Though at his question, a small giggle leaves her.]

I am a bird afterall, Sesshomaru~!

[Cute, that was such a cute question that she couldn't help but to smile a little as she takes to the air. It takes her a few moments before she catches his scent. There! There he was and she goes to fly towards him, hovering in the air in front of him.]

Do you want to go somewhere else?

You should never trust strangers. {He wonders if she can defend herself at all. He had seen her powerful wings and her nails, but she hadn't carried any weapon.}

Some choices take longer and I will have nothing to do with them. {He has always sought power, but now he wants to use that power to protect.}

I wished to ensure your wings are functional.

{Her giggle surprises him - she is adorable and innocent - someone he needs to help. When he sees her, he rises to greet her, holding out his hand to guide her onto the roof.}

Soon. First, watch the sunset with me.

But I trust you and you were a stranger. [No, she can't really defend herself. Her main means of defense would be screaming.]

Then do what you can to avoid those choices. If you need help and if it isn't bold of this one to do so, then I can offer my help to keep you away from them.

They are though I may need some more practice with flying.

[That much she will admit to him. Remembering the question kept a smile on her face when she found him. She hasn't forgotten why she came to see him, but that will happen after she fulfill his request. She goes to take his offered hand and carefully lands in front of him.]

You didn't need to rise to greet this one. [A small coo and a soft nod.] Of course.

I do not give into my impulses. {So he is less of a threat than a mortal man. Obviously.

He doesn't answer her - when does Sesshomaru need help? Even if he did, his pride would keep him silent.}

Then practice. {It's that easy! Don't make him push you off of things, Leanne. He's a tough teacher.

He retracts his hand once she is on the roof, his attention returning to the sunset.}

The moon will be full.

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I never said you did. [Is that a trait of humans? Though should she ever meet his dog form or he gets to know her better, he will see her lack of impulse control.] But you were a stranger to me is what I meant and now I am thankful for our meeting.

[The silence itself speaks volumes and she goes to let out a sigh. She won't press or insist on her offer, respecting his silent show of pride.]

I-I am practicing. [What do you think she is doing now?!

But once she has landed on the rooftop, she moves to fold her hands in front if her to watch the sunset, smiling an warm and gentle smile.]

It's beautiful. Will it? I wonder if it will look as beautiful as it does the other time I have seen it full.

{She's thankful? That perplexes him, but it's not unpleasant. Sesshomaru is slowly learning the value of having people close to him.}

Daily. {He recommends, giving her the look of a grumpy tutor before he focuses on the sunset.}

The city obscures the light. We should move beyond the buildings.

[Yes, she is thankful. She would even consider him as a friend but for now, won't dare to voice that.]

Daily, I will remember that. [It was a small pout before she smiles at him, also turning her attention to the sunset.]

I agree. I will follow your lead as I think you might know the best place.

{Her trust is like a warm breeze and he wraps an arm around her waist, lifting her into the air. For now, her wings can rest!}

It isn't far.

{His fur whips out behind him like a banner as he carries them over the city.}

[She blinks as he wraps an arm around her and lifts her up so effortlessly. Her wings would be thankful!]

Good, I can't wait to see it.

[But then they are flying?! But how without wings?!]

You... You really could fly....

[Please excuse her as her mind is blown.]

{He glances at her, showing no sign that carrying her or himself through the air takes effort.}

The Great Dog Demon, my sire, and my dam both can fly. {So why shouldn't he?}

I do not need wings.

[Her cheeks flared up in a blush as embarrassment floods through her.]

I-I-I see, my apologies as I didn't mean to offend. Only those who are born of Dragon or bird have wings and therefore can fly.

[Okay, the blush fades a little.]

If I may be so bold, how are you able to fly? If I am not being to bold.

{He looks away from her, doing his utmost to be...thoughtful. For him anyway.}

Why does a bird fly? This is natural for my kind.

{It probably has something to do with his magic.}

We are here.

{Sesshomaru lands them on a hill outside of the city, setting Leanne down gently.}

[It is the thought that counts with her. She smiles when he looked away, thankful for it.]

I see... it is a little wondrous to me.

[Then his announcement of their arrival and... He was being so gentle with her. She leans up to try and give him a brief kiss on the cheek in thanks, before taking a couple steps away to look around briefly.]

It is peaceful here...

You are not a demon. Demonic power can accomplish almost anything if it is great enough.

{The only thing it can't do is stop death. Sesshomaru learned that lesson the hard way.

Her kiss tingles against his cheek and he blinks several times before deciding that he likes her affection.}

Have you ever taken a mate?

Demons.... You seem to have a lot of it as well as being very strong.

[Stopping death, that was a power that not even Leanne can do even if she didn't learn the forbidden magics.

She was merely thanking him for being so gentle with her. Though at his question, she blinks and her cheeks flared up in a blush and she goes to quickly shake her head.]

I am untouched and unmated. I... I am not really desirable enough to have that hope.

[So much blushing and she goes to start fidgeting with a lock of hair.]

I am pure. I would be worthless if I was weak.

{And he would be dead. Long dead. His mother would only protect him so much.

He realizes, belatedly, that his inquiry flustered her. Sesshomaru doesn't have very many soft traits, but he also isn't heartless.}

I disagree. {Usually he would have no interest in a bird - or, rather, a bird demon. She isn't one of those.} I am interested.

[Pure? Does his world have its own version of the Branded?]

Demons value strength the most? In my world... We Laguz help the weakest members of our clans. We find them a place where they can be strong.

[It was something similar to the Laguz but yet not... And her clan, it was considered the weakest at least physically.

But then his words caught her completely off guard and her eyes could see no lie coming from him. Her blush deepens and a wing moves to hide her face as she tries to compose herself.]

Sesshomaru....

[What can she say? She wanted to deflect him as she... She really isn't worthy of such attention from him or any other male.]

May I be so bold as to ask why this one then?

[She wasn't rejecting him at least. Though it could be due to being semi-flustered.]

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