Sometimes the smallest things fill the biggest crevices in life.

"Can Rin and Lord Sesshoumaru sleep outside?" The little girl sighs, her eyes turning up to the glittering expanse above, and she takes his hand. "It's so pretty."

"If you wish."

She smiles at him, the broad upturn of her lips a light in the darkness, and he allows his own to slip just for a moment.

Teeth flashing, her grin takes over her face, and she pokes a finger into her cheek. "Rin can see them!"

His lips twitch a little more, and she snuggles closer.

"Rin loves them."