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"Tell me something, kit," Kurama said, relishing in the way Shippo bristled, "How was she able to purify a demon?" Kurama pressed. He watched as Shippo regained his composure.

"She's a shrine maiden. It's in her blood," he said nonchalantly. "Knowing her, she probably reacted by instinct."

"Speaking of instinct, how did you know Kagome was in trouble? You two aren't mated, so why did you go looking for her?"

Shippo cringed, though Kurama wasn't certain as to why.

I smell history… Yoko murmured in disgust.

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