He brings his little girl to visit.

Rin's excited to see all of them but makes a beeline for Shippou. Within minutes, they are both stretched out on their bellies on a sunny patch of grass, colorful crayons shared between them.

Kagome and Sango smile at the scene, but part of Kagome's focus is elsewhere.

He sits a small distance away, his back to a tree. The golden eyes are closed as he rests, listening closely to their surroundings.

Kagome's smile widens as she looks at him, her cheeks pinking prettily as she does.

Sango notices but doesn't say anything.