"I wasn't sure if it would work—well, I knew it should, but it's not like I've ever attempted it before." Her excited chatter buzzed in his ears, brow furrowing as his eyes tried to comprehend the sight.

She was alright.

She was alright.

The rest of her words fell away as he gathered her in his arms, a surprised squeak escaping her lips as he buried his face in her hair.

"Sesshoumaru—"

"You test my sanity."

She relaxed against him, sensing his disquiet. "I'm sorry. I didn't think you'd agree if I'd told you. But I'm okay. And so are they."