"One is a compliment, and the other is a thinly veiled attempt to get something you want. We can tell the difference." He wanted to argue, but thought it best to simply listen.

"You can embellish a bit, but dont go overboard. If you really like her, just be honest."

"You claim to know when I am being disingenuous? Then listen well. You, Kagome, are simply stunning."

She was frozen stiff by the intensity in his gaze, and the conviction in his tone.

"...For a human?" she ventured, trying to make sense of him. He shook his head.

"For anyone."