"Ya finally decided to join us?" His tone was teasing, but Kagome couldn't help but wince at Inuyasha's jibe.
It had been a month since she'd first discovered Sesshoumaru's mother, and now that the garden had been rebuilt, Kagome's visits with Inukimi had shifted from the middle of the night to late afternoon.
"I've been helping Sesshoumaru with something," she said evasively.
"With what?" Inuyasha glanced over his shoulder, and Sesshoumaru used his splintered attention to land a hit on his leg, flipping his brother onto his back.
"Those who cannot block simple attacks do not have the luxury of having their questions answered."