"I am SO so sorry about her. She's very nosy and intrusive. I'm so sorry if she made you uncomfortable with all of her questions. I should have known this was a trap, she can be so-"
"Kagome, stop your rambling. It is natural for a parent to be interested and invested in their children's lives, and even try to influence them. You need not apologize for her further."
Her gaze was open and slightly vulnerable and Sesshoumaru took note of all of the lovely flecks of blue that carried each emotion she felt without fail.
"I suppose you're right. It is embarrassing though."
"There was no harm done."
"I have a question though."
"You may ask."
"I though demons took mates? You said you were married..."
"I was. Youkai only take a mate when they are certain they've found someone that they love. It is a very permanent type of binding. Political marriages are almost never matings. I held very little regard for the woman who birthed my heir. I would never have mated her."
"I see."
"Inuyasha took a mate though."
"Yes, I remember. I'm happy he was able to find someone to love so much. I do miss him though. I wish I could have met his family."
"He would have loved for you to meet them as well."
They stopped at the shrine steps and Kagome suddenly felt very awkward.
"I shall see you for coffee tomorrow?"
"Oh, Uh... yeah! Bright and early!"
He smirked and she blushed and he remembered all the "subtle" hints her mother tossed out all night. He reached forward and caught a piece of her hair that was sticking out in an odd loop. He ran his claw through it until it smoothed in with the rest of her hair.
Her face was aflame and he relished having the upper hand.
"Goodnight then."