Rin was exuberant when they got back to camp, twirling in front of Sesshoumaru to show off her new hairstyle. He knew his soft acknowledgement was enough, but the bloom he placed behind her ear made her glow.

"You're so sweet to her."

"She has seen enough strife in her short existence. I will not add to it."

"Which makes you sweet."

Sesshoumaru scoffed. The fact that the miko still breathed after uttering such falsities said much of his bias towards her.

"If anyone is sweet, it is you, miko."

The blush that stained her cheeks was immediate, and Sesshoumaru wondered if his favourite colour wasn't pink instead.