"I figured it out!"
Sesshoumaru forced himself to respond, knowing that his usual silence could give away his identity.
"What have you deduced?"
"Who you remind me of!"
His steps faltered, but his curiosity peaked as her expression turned wistful.
"We started out as enemies, but we ended up on the same side in the battle against Naraku."
"Do you consider him an ally now?"
"No."
His blunt teeth did far less damage to the inside of his cheek than his fangs normally would.
Her words should mean nothing—her opinion should mean nothing.
And yet…
"What is he then?"
The brilliance of her smile was staggering.
"A friend."
