My apologies for being late... again. Since I seem to like posting on Saturdays rather than Fridays, I think I'll just go ahead and switch my posting day. Hope you guys don't mind to much, but I'm hoping I'll be more consistent that way.
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Chapter 7 - Concern
Sesshomaru knew what he must do. He must consult with Bokusenou. He stepped from the cover of the forest and flickered his youkai to alert the miko to his presence. He watched as she stiffened and stood to face Sesshomaru. He was amused to see the blush on her face. She knew he had witnessed her interaction with Rin.
"Lord Sesshomaru." Kagome bowed low. Kami how she hoped he wouldn't be angry. She had acted too familiar with Rin. "I-."
"Miko, this Sesshomaru has urgent business to attend to. Rin, Jaken, and Ah-Un will remain with your group until this Sesshomaru returns. Understood?"
"H-Hai, Sesshomaru-sama." Once more Kagome bowed low until she felt Sesshomaru turn away. Sesshomaru could smell her fear. Normally he would be pleased. But again, his feelings were odd around the miko. He did not want her to fear him. At least not this time. She had done well to calm his ward. He did not want her to think he was angry because of the familiarity she had shown with Rin. He knew she would act familiar with Rin from the beginning, as that was her way.
He turned slightly. "Miko."
"Hai?"
He turned to gaze at Rin as she played with the kit. She was happy and no longer smelled of tears. He found he was glad for the miko's comforting. "You have done well." With that he turned and left, wasting no more time. He needed to see Bokusenou. He was too concerned for the miko's feelings than he liked.