Believable:

Perhaps it was bad hosting, but Kagome had decided to make her grand escape. Guiltily, Kagome requested the amorous wolf youkai to refill her drink, after which she quickly slipped through the front door to bask in the tangible silence in the hall. Muffled laughter and voices filtered through, but the serenity of escape cooled her flushed cheeks.

Now where can I go from here?

Immediately, the image of the garden wavered in her mind's eye. If looks were to be believed, then the garden would provide her perfect escape.

Goal cemented, Kagome hardened her resolve and began to search for the elusive garden's entryway.