Thirty-Five.

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"I think you already made your decision, child." Kaede said gently. "Will you leave on your own?"

Kagome shook her head. "No, Jaken-sama has come to pick me up." It wasn't exactly a lie. "I will only take my bow and arrows, and my backpack. He's waiting near the well, so I must hurry."

"Of course." With a slight wave of her hand, the older miko let Kagome proceed with her preparations.

"Do you know how long you will be away?" She inquired, watching as the girl went from one side to another of the little hut retrieving her things.

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(100 words.)