The miko turned as he approached; her head cocked in question even as a smile turned up the corners of her mouth.
"Rin."
The girl jumped to her feet, still eager to please, even after six years.
"We will be travelling with the miko's pack. Prepare yourself."
Rin's eyes lit up and the kit whooped, dragging the preteen away as he started listing off all the things she needed to bring.
"How'd you convince Inuyasha to let you come along?"
A predatory smirk graced his lips and he glanced over at the hanyou, Inuyasha rubbing the back of his head in pain.
"It was in his best interest to agree."