"You are lucky I hold you in such high regard."
Kagome grinned, her laughter finally abating, though the mirth in her eyes remained. "You wouldn't want a passive mate, anyway."
"I would certainly live longer," he sniffed. Curiosity spiked as she intertwined their fingers, pulling him down for a quick kiss, her lips brushing across his jaw before pressing against his mouth.
"I'm sorry I wrecked your armour."
"Are you?" he asked, eyebrow raised.
Her smile never faltered. "No, not really." She squeezed his hands. "You should work on your communication skills."
"Would you have me any other way?"
Her response was immediate. "Never."