Seventy-Four.

"You may not trust your brother, but you can trust Kagome-sama", Miroku added, a subtle reprimand in his voice. "We are not at war anymore, and Sesshoumaru-sama is an ally."

"That doesn't mean I have to like it", he muttered.

"Listen", the monk tried again. "You and I have our duties here at the village – we cannot simply drop everything and leave without cause. If she has not yet returned by the end of next week, we will get going. How is that?"

Inuyasha growled. "Don't have much choice, do I?"

Miroku leaned back against the wall, looking satisfied. "Indeed."

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(100 words.)