"These are the accessories you wish to use?" Hatsumomo asked fingering the hair sticks that Kagome had shown her. She wouldn't lie, the message that Kagome was telling with these was strong and the blatant stake she made on Sesshomaru made her proud.

"I suppose I should have consulted you before deciding but I just thought that this was something I could bring in." Hatsumomo smiled encouragingly easing the young woman.

"While it does differ from the norm, I think that the change will not be that drastic. I am proud to have you as a daughter-in law Kagome and these here," she held up the accessories, "prove to me how committed you are to him. Thank you."

"No," Kagome replied back, "Thank you Ka-san."