The kit launched into a personal retelling of the events, talking about the otter child's current life choices in real-time before thanking Sesshoumaru again.
"I still can't believe you listened," Shippou said. They both smirked at his candidness. When had he become so bold as to chastise the Lord of the West?
"Much like Inuyasha's blade, Tenseiga has a will of its own." He leaned back against the wall of the library, one arm resting atop his bent knee.
"But you were walking away," she blurted. "What changed?"
Sesshoumaru met her gaze, lingering long enough that she felt her cheeks grow warm. "What indeed."