"I had not planned on even entering the village," he said, Kagome continuing to inspect his human hands. Her fingers slid between his, thumbing the blunt nails.

"If I remember correctly, you thought I was a damsel in need of saving."

Sesshoumaru felt colour rise to his cheeks. "I only wished to observe you without being noticed. But the other male—"

"—couldn't take a hint," she finished. "Charming, but still not an excuse."

"Agreed."

"It's a shame you didn't just show up as yourself." Blue eyes slid to brown. "I still would've yelled at you, but it probably would've ended in your favour."