Izayoi told of her meeting with her father and Takemaru. She spoke so easily and openly of her feelings of concern regarding the samurai.

Sesshoumaru could smell her nervousness and discomfort as she told of Takemaru being an honored guest in her family's shiro, as well as how he was trying to convince her father she was under a dark curse.

He knew that samurai would not go away easily.

"This one would remain," his eyes softened as he caught her gaze "I will sit watch during the night hours to ensure he does not come to your rooms"