With Sesshoumaru's attention no longer split between the Shiro and his mother, the western garden was quickly returned to its former glory.
Kagome spent her nights in the cave with Inukimi; she was a creature of few words, but Kagome quickly learned she enjoyed Go, though their games would span several days as Inukimi would get distracted after a few plays.
Kagome had also brought her a set of paints, a myriad of scrolls now littering the floor. The images were mainly of open scenery, filled with various shades of green and blue.
A frown creased her brow as she glanced towards the cave entrance, where the jar of red paint sat untouched.