Kagome increased the potency of the barrier, blocking out everything else, everyone else, as she moved closer to Inukimi. She could feel her anger, her fear—
And her shame.
"It's alright," she whispered, reaching for her.
Inukimi growled low, crimson eyes darting around to discern where the voice was coming from.
Kagome slowly released her reiki, allowing it to pool around Inukimi's massive paws before sliding through her fur. "I forgive you."
Kouga and Inuyasha sputtered in indignation before being shoved to the ground, Sesshoumaru towering over them. "You will be respectful, or you will lose a limb."