Sensing her sudden discomfort, the demon finally stepped in.

"The miko has been gracious in aiding This Sesshoumaru. I can assure you that it will not be squandered on frivolity."

His brother wasnt a liar, but he also couldnt be trusted. Inuyasha eyed him suspiciously.

"Yeah? Well, what are you waiting for then? Kagome says you're ready. When are you going to finally stop bothering us and ask this girl out already?"

The sadness returned in Kagome's features, and Sesshoumaru deemed it a most unpleasant sight.

Regarding her a moment longer, he turned back to his brother.

"Soon."