Ninety-Eight.

At this point in life, Kagome knew better than to intrude in a disagreement between demons - so she let it be, choosing wise silence over reckless meddling.

She didn't particularly care to be respected only because a noble daiyoukai claimed her as a member of their pack - not even if that happened to be Sesshoumaru-sama - but that was a battle for another time.

After all, she had managed to teach Inuyasha - surely a sophisticated demon like his brother would come to understand her perspective.

Something to look forward to!

Thankfully, the newfound quiet drew Sesshoumaru's dragons back to the grotto.

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(100 words.)