With laughter bright in the air, Kagome gently took the hands of both of her companions. Counseled by their reassurances, she closed her eyes and tried to loosen the strain that had been accompanying her since their departure.
They are not threatening me, she reasoned to herself, they mean me no ill will.
As each passing breath assured her of these facts, her body relaxed. Just as what had happened this morning she tried to open her gaze without opening her eyes, and watch as the world fell away to be replaced by something brighter.
She tightened her grip on both youkai's hands, and then peeked out from underneath her eyelashes.
"Better?"
Both demons were staring at her…or at least at a spot very close to her.
"Much." Youko breathed.
To her other side, silently, Kuronue agreed.
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