"It was not my intention—"

A larger rock struck him in the shoulder, the increased reiki quickly burning through his clothing and skin. Sesshoumaru hissed, then ducked, the next rock being more reiki than stone.

A momentary look of triumph crossed the miko's face before she readied herself again. They faced each other, both waiting for the other to make a move.

Not even the river dared to make a sound.

"Intentional or not, you lied. And if your plan is to give me a list of excuses, then you can float away on that stupid cloud of yours because I don't want to hear it."