Persistent
The miko's striking eyes stared up at him blankly as if her brain hadn't quite discerned that she'd failed to escape him. Taking her in, Youko's own gaze roved over her.
Blood stained the shirt she was wearing near both of her shoulders, sort of a light pink color now after her foolish trip down the river. A drowned rat… but surprisingly resilient for a human
She finally seemed to come up with a response. "What happened to Kagura?"
He shrugged, uncaring, just glad to be rid of the witch. "For now it appears you are safe… from her." He held out a clawed hand expectantly. "I don't like to repeat myself, little miko."
There was no fear. Instead her eyebrows furrowed in consternation. "Can you give it a rest already? I'm not giving you the shards!" Climbing to her feet, knees only wobbling a little bit, she sighed haughtily. "Why would you want them anyways? You seem strong enough to me if you can handle her. Come back when the jewel is whole."
A/N: Thanks for your feedback. More importantly, I thought I would let you all know that after a very long time, Guyute24 has updated their absolutely awesome fic Of Pride and Absolution. Please go R&R! Believe me it's way better then anything I could ever write!