The morning starts pleasantly, as it has every morning with Kagome waking in my arms in my bed. Once rising for the day, we eat breakfast and then she dresses in her training garb before she skips off to meet with Naoko, leaving me to head off to find InuYasha.

Following my nose, I find him in one of the taller trees of the guest wings gardens. Sighing silently, I steel my resolve to help smooth things between my miko and idiot brother. "InuYasha. This One wishes to speak with you." I call up evenly, before settling myself against the base of the tree, fully expecting him to stay up in the branches.

"Keh. Whadya want?" he grunts from the above.

"Many things." I reply with a small amused huff. "However, most prudently, I wish to extend an offer of formal weapons training to you." There, I have said it. I am met with silence. I wait, watching the wind blow gently through the plants surrounding us, allowing him time to process and think it over, though I am mildly surprised I have not been met with a more explosive response.

"Why?" His sudden question jerks me from my thoughts.

"Because you are a son of the West." I state, gathering my thoughts quickly. "I was remiss in my duties to teach you when you were younger. I..." I sigh audibly, uncomfortable with the level of honesty I am about to share with him, but knowing it is necessary. "I allowed my grief and anger to cloud my judgement and blind me to responsibilities that were direct reminders of wounds not yet healed. I would like a chance to rectify at least some of what I can fix, as I am aware there is much I can not now." I close my eyes, releasing a deep breath, and wait for another response, giving myself a moment to settle my thoughts and pacing beast.

When several long minutes pass, I speak again. "You do not have to decide or answer now. However, if you would like to accept the offer, you may find me at any time, or my First General Akiro. If you do not wish to, that is okay as well." I stand, turning to look up into the tree for a moment before walking away. My feet turn towards the dojo, intent on finding my miko, needing to feel her aura on mine.

"Thanks, Sesshoumaru." I hear drift down from the branches above me.

"You are welcome, little brother."

4/13/21 A/n: offers made, now to see if Yash takes it .