The miko created joy in anyone she came across. The entire pack relied on her, to the point of wearing her down.
And Sesshoumaru seemed to be the only one to notice.
"Why do you allow them to take advantage of you? They are capable of completing these tasks themselves."
She gave him a tired smile. "Maybe. But it's nice to be needed." Laying down next to him, her eyes fluttered closed, finally letting her body relax. "Besides, it makes them happy."
A few moments passed, and mokomoko curled around her.
"What makes you happy?"
He didn't bother answering, her breathing already having evened out.
