The slayer delved into various instances where the miko had seen to the safety of others before her own—some of which Sesshoumaru had not been privy to.

His respect for her only grew.

"Even after she returned, she was set on helping us rebuild the slayer village and help Lady Kaede with her duties. She needs to focus on herself!"

Hand pausing, Rin looked up at him, concern swirling in her brown eyes.

"Lord Sesshoumaru, is it bad that Lady Kagome does so much for us?"

It was the kit that answered. "Helping people makes her happy! She said coming back through the well meant she came home."