#fandom; inuyasha

❝ How generous of you, ❞ came his gravelly response, carrying an undertone of mawkishness.  Naraku lifted the crown in one hand to examine it.  ❝ This would suffice as a symbol of power for humans — a destiny one is typically born into, ❞ the spider hanyō mused, a malicious glint in his crimson gaze.  Turning his focus to the one before him, he added callously, ❝ However, it is different for the truly powerful: they create this so-called destiny with their own hands. ❞

Kōga's lips curved into a smug smirk at the woman's words.  ❝ You think I'm brave, huh? ❞ came his gruff response, laced with a hint of amusement. He cocked his head to the side, his stance relaxed yet commanding. When he continued, there was an underlying challenge to his words. ❝ Listen, I can't afford to be reckless; my tribe is countin' on me. You got a better plan to take out those ugly Birds of Paradise, or are you all talk? ❞

The daiyokai observed the girl with a stoic countenance, his aureate gaze fixed on her and betraying none of his inner thoughts. After a beat, his low and smooth voice filled the space between them with an air of authority. ❝ One hears many rumors, yet few hold a grain of truth, ❞ Sesshōmaru mused, letting a brief swell of silence settle between them. ❝ Speak plainly. What is it you seek from this Sesshōmaru? ❞