The scenery around her blurred, as she bolted through the forest. Deep blue sky gradually broke through the canopy of the forest, as she finally reached a familiar path. She slowed. No need to worry everyone at camp by coming back all frazzled. Plus, she kept her berries! No scurvy tonight.
"Oi."
She yelped, stumbling forward. Whoops.
The dog-demon swung down from his perch, landing with a soft thump near the tips of her shoes.
"You were gone a long time."
"Yeah," she grinned, self-conscious. "I maybe went a bit too far?"
"Feh," he scoffed, "of course you did."
"Sorry?"
Inuyasha tucked his hands into his haori, looking down at her. It was amazing what a difference it was compared to her earlier encounter. "Whatever. Just don't go out of range next time."
She beamed under the surly concern and heard it for what it was.
I can't protect ya if you don't let me.