Chapter 18
Tears pooled in Kagome's eyes during her inspective prodding. When Tamotsu released a pitiful whine, she ran her fingers comfortingly over the top of his head. She hastened to wipe the tears away only to pause at the red spots decorating her sleeve. Dropping it back to her side with a groan, her tears ran unchecked down her cheek.
"Why do you weep?"
"I'm frustrated, okay? My powers aren't working, I can't help him and I'm covered in blood! I'm never going to be able to remove these stains! Couldn't you have found a less messy way to kill it?"
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