The little dark-haired girl giggles and sits, not waiting for an invitation, and she wraps and arm around her, drawing her close to keep her warm.

"The colors are changing," Rin says, fixing her eyes on the horizon.

Kagome smiles and gives her a squeeze. "They are."

"It's pretty."

"I think so too." Her gaze drifts over the changing leaves, a subtle melancholy taking root as she observes. "It's too bad it will all fall soon."

Beside her, Rin sighs. "That's okay."

Kagome turns and gives her a questioning look.

Rin just leans against her more, smiling. "Everything eventually falls."