Sixty-Two.

"I was wondering." She started, leaving purposefully her sentence unfinished.

Sesshoumaru, understanding that she did not intend to continue without his acknowledgement, hummed his exhortation.

Kagome hid her smile. "Why do you need my help in ruling your lands? Surely, Jaken-sama would be as capable as he was before to assist you in political matters. I mean, since you didn't lose your personality and sense of reason, he should have maintained his as well. Am I wrong?"

The daiyoukai shook his head. "You are not wrong, miko, but that is not the only reason for why I need your assistance."

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(100 words.)