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[Sesshoumaru frequents the pet cafe in order to give Mizuki, his Kishu Inu who is fast leaving behind puppyhood, ample opportunity to socialize with dogs of her own stature. It would hardly be dignified or appropriate for the Western Lord to take his native canine form in order to play with the pup. Sesshoumaru notes the new arrival, and subtly places himself between Mizuki and the stranger, body language alone telling Mizuki that he wishes her to stay away, at least until he has assessed the situation.]