The tunnel opened into a cavern, a hot spring tucked into one corner. Shards of terracotta and strips of silk littered the floor, his mother's arm raised to throw another when her eyes landed on Kagome.
The bowl was immediately dropped, golden gaze focusing before she flew into Kagome's arms, burying her face against her shoulder.
Kagome automatically stroked the youkai's hair, gently dislodging a few tangles, then gave Sesshoumaru a questioning look.
"It seems you made an impression, miko." Intrigue and relief leached into his aura as he picked up the larger pieces of broken pottery, clearing a path to the spring.