Any more pacing back and forth and Hanaa is going to go through the floor boards. It became nightfall some time ago, dinner was already in process and Rin was still very much missing. Hanaa was nervous… Very nervous. She is worried for the girl's safety, but also knows the demon Lord will create havoc on the world if the girl is hurt in any way. Rin was the most protected being in all of the West and her safety is top priority to Sesshomaru, so for her to be missing, someone is going to pay for their negligence.

When the young servant returned to Rin's room from unsuccessfully finding the midnight haired beauty, she continued to keep searching for any clues; luckily, she was able to come upon one. On a small table near the balcony doors, she discovered a scroll rolled up and sealed with her Lord's name on it next to a candle.

Hanaa knew at some point, her master was going to come through the door demanding to know why Rin was not present at dinner. Then, once he realizes she has been missing.. "What am I going to do?!" The only thing the demoness could do was to keep pacing in the girl's room and await her unfortunate fate. She just hoped more than anything that Rin was safe and alive.

"Where are you, Rin??"

"Where is she?" thought the Demon Lord. It was unlike her to miss dinner and with her demeanor from the night before, he was officially going to get to the bottom of things.

The Lord of the West sat at the head of the large dining table, looking as stoic as always perfectly practiced. Emotionless it would seem to most but the few that could actually read him; those few meaning his mother and Rin, he was absolutely unnerved. The Royal Family and honored guests were seated at the head of the Dining Hall with a large intricately detailed Tapestry behind them of their family crest. The Lord of the West's ward usually sat at his right, but this evening with her absence, her seat was cold and empty. The Lady Mother sat to Sesshomaru's left at the end with Mizu, while Lord Takumaru was placed in between the Lady Mother and Lord Sesshomaru.

Throughout the evening, the Northern Lord spoke of past battles with the great InuTaisho, which Sesshomaru always relished in hearing of his fathers legacy as the great general he was. The young Lord himself spoke few words, but Lord Takumaru already knew about this young Lord being a demon of very few words, so it did nothing to bother his spirit- that and with help from the sake.

Lady Tsuyuki graciously listened in on the stories being told of her late Lord and husband. She smiled while smoking a long pipe and enjoying her sake. She felt wonderful with these guests joining in conversation, unlike her son who hardly spoke but ten words the entire evening. He would normally allow that human pest to have all of his attention, but this evening the girl was absent.

"She is probably ill with some kind of human sickness", The Lady of the West thought to herself. "And my poor son is upset like a little pup." The Lady sighed softly. "Once I get rid of that human nuisance then Sesshomaru can focus on what is important. I just do not understand why he keeps her around?"

Sesshomaru slightly turns his head to the right towards Jaken, giving a piercing look that the imp was sure his Lord was in need of his service. "Yes, milord. What can I do for you as your most humbled servant?" Jaken bows deeply in respect awaiting his Lord's command. "Jaken, find why Rin is not present at dinner and report back to me immediately." "Y-yes master, right away!" The imp bows once again and then scurries off as fast as possible out of the Dining Hall with his staff in hand.

Lady of the West watching her son intently and notices the little demon servant running off out of the hall. "Of course he would be upset his toy didn't show up. He isn't even trying to look towards Mizu. Spiteful pup!" Just as her son, her facial features expressed unamused.

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN SHE IS MISSING??!!" The imp began to sweat, his heart beating rapidly against his chest. "Please, Master Jaken, you must believe me. I have been looking for her for hours and there is no sign of her anywhere. I went to the stable and found the two headed dragon to be missing as well. The only clue I could find was that.." Hanaa points in the direction of the small table near the Shoji door.

Jaken walks to the opposite side of the room where the table stood and picks up the scroll. He examines the writing and slips it into his kimono sleeve, "very well then, I will give this to my Lord and explain to him what you have stated to me." Hanaa nods her head and bows to Jaken. The imp demon then turns on his heels and heads back in the direction of his Lord.

"I have a bad feeling. I am sure my Lord isn't going to be pleased about this at all. Darn you, Rin! I told you to behave and stop burdening our Lord, stupid human girl!" Jaken thought to himself as he hurried back to the dining hall.

The female demon servant walked over to the Shoji doors that lead to the balcony and slid open the doors. She proceeded out to the balcony to scan the garden hoping that Rin will appear, but sees nothing but darkness. Exhaling a deep unsettled breath, the demoness looks up to the stars,

"please ancestors, please watch over the human girl, Rin. I know the Lord cares very much for her, just as myself. Please keep her safe. Please return her to the castle safely."

"Milord.. I.. I have returned from Rin's bed chambers…"

"Hmm.."

Jaken leans into Sesshomaru to speak real low, "My Lord, Rin… she.. Well, Rin is missing, and her servant isn't aware of her whereabouts either." Jaken is holding a bow while squinting, knowing he was about to feel his Lord's wrath. What surprised him was Sesshomaru never budged. "Also… also, there was a scroll addressed to you that was found in her room. It is sealed only for you to see."

"Hm." Was the demon Lord's response.