Eighty-Six.

Sesshoumaru mulled over her explanation thoroughly, valuating weaknesses and advantages, debating whether trusting the miko's judgement or dismiss it as he would have done years ago.

But logic made him pause, and honor forced him to reconsider: he went to her, after all. If he could accept to disclose his unfortunate circumstances, then surely he could also heed her advice.

Thinking flared up his curiosity. "Why a bracelet?"

Kagome shrugged. "It's easier; it takes a lot more power and control than what I currently have to make a full necklace", she freely admitted.

Her unapologetic honesty reminded him of Rin.

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(100 words.)