Somehow, he doesn't know, but he will find out, Kagome managed to contact him for when they could have a sit down and share information. Satoru honestly doesn't remember giving her his number. Smiling as they arrive at the Shrine, his cute little students thankful for being told of a quicker way via a road up, he swears he'll learn all he can about Kagome Higurashi.

"Alright, let's get going!" he gives Megumi and Yuji a squeeze to their shoulders as he passes them. Unlike the previous visit, he decided to dress 'Professionally', meaning what he wore when out on a job.

Just as he's about to knock on the front door, it swings open revealing Souta. "Come on in, Nee-chan's got everything set up." the boy paused upon seeing the blindfold only to shake his head. "Man, she wasn't kidding when she said she always attracts weirdos."

Megumi coughs to hide his surprised amusement, Nobara doesn't even bother, as for Yuji, sweet boy that he is, actually sticks up for him. "Sensei isn't weird!"

Face absolutely blank, Satoru is sure this kid could make a killing at poker, Souta just 'Uh-huh's' before pointing to the side. "Shoes off, guest slippers are there."

Abiding Souta, they are quick and neat before following after him past a kitchen where an older woman, most likely the boy's mother is finishing up in setting a tray of tea pot and cups, towards a living room. With the grandfather sitting in a corner listening to a low radio and reading the paper, it doesn't feel like the place one would conduct a serious exchange. Satoru smiles, wondering if it was done on purpose to lower their guards.

And then the star walked in from the back door, and after seeing her in what he assumes is typical workout wear, seeing her dressed differently, he can only think her adorable. Loose navy slacks and a simple pale pink slightly oversized sweater that contrasts her currently loose and wavy hair.

He's surprised that he's distracted enough to miss the other figure behind her as she toes off her simple runners. "Shippo, why are you here?"

A young man, handsome enough if Nobara is blushing, only smirks. Coppery hair, slightly tanned skin, and dressed in what one would call casual business, and still look ridiculously expensive. Dark turtleneck, gray slacks, shiny black shoes, single small gold stud earring and matching leather watch. "Just to keep an eye on things. Or would you rather Inuyasha be here?" green eyes sparkle at her huff.

Kagome shakes her head, running a hand through her hair as she side-eyes 'Shippo'. "No. Kami knows he can't negotiate-!"

"Worth shit?" Shippo chuckles at the immediate slap his choice of words earn him. "Relax," hands squeeze her shoulders until they finally drop. ", you used to be so much more fun."

"And you used to be cuter and innocent." blue eyes narrow once again.

The man shrugs. "Had to grow up eventually." he finally toes off his own shoes and pads after her. "Things were getting boring until your name came up."

Kagome rolled her eyes as she indicated that every take a seat, taking the tray from a smiling and humming Mrs. Higurashi. "So glad my life provides entertainment for you."

"You still love me." an air kiss was thrown her way when he plopped himself in the only other available chair.

"Please forgive and ignore him. He's a brat." Kagome poured everyone tea leaving herself last. "So, how do you want to start this off?"

Satoru blinked behind his blindfold, wondering at the relationship between Kagome and this Shippo character when said male pulls her into his lap with no words of disagreement from her. It's casual and speaks of familiarity, what rubs him the wrong way is that this Shippo has the same thing blocking his six eyes as Inuyasha did.

Thankfully, Yuji jumps right in. "The park! How did you what you did to that curse?"

Her head tips slightly. "You'll have to explain what you mean by curse. I have the feeling it's very different from what I understand of curses."

Satoru leans forward to put his cup on the table. "Basically, curses are formed by the build-up of negative human emotions. The one from the park represented being turned down by a potential loved one and unrequited love." explanation finished, he smiles and asks, "What did you think curses were?"

"The actual act of cursing a person, place or object." she took a sip of her tea with a grateful sigh. "From the mild to outright death curses. Some of which can also be passed down from generation to generation."

Humming, Satoru contemplates her words, wondering about her having ever being in contact with a curse user. The idea doesn't sit well with him. Any further contemplation is interrupted when she turns to Shippo. "Did we ever cross paths with such back in the day?"

The man shrugs when he sips his tea, his free hand tapping a rhythm atop her knee. "Hard to say, those were wilder days and there was nor real organization or classification that we have today. Possibly. Or things either evolved or devolved with the times."

"Ya know, with what you do, I would have expected a more intelligent answer." she pinches the hand when it attempts to squeeze her knee.

"It's not all intelligence gathering, just so you know." there's a glint in his eyes that has Kagome shaking her head. "But, I can look into it, if I must."

"I would appreciate it, thank you." she raises a brow when a kiss is pressed against her cheek. "As for the other night in the park, I purified it."

"Purified?" Nobara's face scrunches up, turning to Satoru. "I've never heard of that technique.

"That's because it's not." his smile grows, anticipation growing in his gut when he picks up his cup again and stretches out a bit by leaning back. "At least, not for sorcerers."

"I don't get it." Yuji is looking between the two. The slits under his eyes begin to crack open, Satoru had wondered when Sukuna would make any form of an appearance.

Head tipping slightly, Satoru observed Kagome. In the world of sorcerers, there was cursed energy, curse users, and sorcerers and that was about it. Anything outside was considered myths and legends. So, he was highly anticipating her response.

"I'm a miko." her words had the excitement building in his stomach, it was just waiting to burst. "I utilize… well, my soul. The curse you mentioned was a collection of negative energy, so in such a situation, the positive energy in my soul is used to purify. Basically, cancel it out."

Tossing the rest of his tea back, he waves off their gracious hostess to refill his cup, he does so himself, this time with much more sugar. "Miss Kagome, I think I'm going to enjoy getting to know you."

Shippo's laugh at her expression, a mixture of confusion and exasperation, seemed to set the tone of what was to come.

AN: I just want to say, I have honestly no idea where this is going. It's going to be all very, free flowing writing style to be honest.

With that said; read, enjoy, and please review.

- BunnyWK