"Daddy look!" He paused in his endless shopping to see what Rin was pointing at. There was Kagome who looked frazzled as she talked with his mother. Deciding to see what was happening he crossed to the other side of the tiny mall walkway.

"Sesshomaru, what a pleasant surprise." His mother greeted before turning her attention to Rin. "And you dear, how are you?"

"Daddy's taking me shopping for a new bear grandma!" Rin exclaimed in happiness. "Mr. Snuffles was feeling lonely."

"He was now was he?" The veiled interest in his mother's words had him suddenly feeling on edge. Just what was she planning?