Never before had I let another get so close to me outside of training. It was undignified as the Western Heir to be seen in such a way. Yet, the moment Kagome crumpled into my arms I only held her tightly to me. She was my only friend. If she couldn't seek comfort from me what good was our friendship on her end?
I was unaccustomed to comforting another; I myself had not been comforted in years. So I let my instincts have a little more freedom than was normal. A quiet growl meant to comfort rumbled from my chest.
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