"Ya sure are getting' chummy with humans, lately."

Sesshoumaru's eyes slid to his brother, Inuyasha standing at the mouth of the cave, hands folded into his sleeves.

"And how have you come to this conclusion?"

Inuyasha snorted, then motioned to his lap, Kagome's head currently resting on Sesshoumaru's thigh, dark waves contrasting against pale silks.

"The bra—Rin is one thing, but that's takin' it a little far, ain't it?"

A single shoulder raised, Sesshoumaru not wanting to disturb the miko. Their conversation had been prolonged, but she had eventually succumbed to exhaustion, quickly relaxing against him before unconsciously laying down next to him.

"Perhaps she is worthy of such allowances."