"Your letter said you had news of Shippo," Kagome cut to the chase as she stepped into the agreed-upon clearing.
The wind blew her scent towards his nose, and Sesshomaru found himself closing his eyes.
"I did," he nodded, opening one eye slightly to peer down at the impatient female standing in front of him.
"And...?" she inquired, glaring at the male before her, trying her hardest to hide the hurt she felt.
She knew she failed when he gave a soft hum.
"You're kit is extremely crafty, even for his kind," Sesshomaru admitted, gracing her with a small smirk.
Kagome smiled at the compliment, though she kept her distance from him still.
"Shippo has taken it upon himself to solve a dilemma for this Sesshomaru," he continued, glancing off into the forest at the sound of a wolf's howl.
"I'm fine! Go home!" she called out softly, and heard the responding yips of the pack, before she turned back to him, "It's unlike you to dance around the answer," she accused.
The inu straightened slightly at this statement, lifting his nose into the air in a gesture of insult. The look he gave her was a warning. She ignored it, as always.
"Shippo, in his infinite wisdom, has joined my court," Sesshomaru informed her, earning a strangled gasp from the miko.
"No! Why would he do that!" Kagome snarled, her fists clenched at her sides.
Golden eyes narrowed on the female contemplatively. He realized belatedly, that the little female was actually worried for her son. This could work to his advantage, he was sure.
"He was under the impression that you would...follow..." he trailed off, watching her reaction closely.
"Follow...can I?" she asked, eyes wide as she looked up at him.
He nodded. She leapt towards him. He expected a hug. What he got was attacked.