Nodoka was taller than Kagome was but not by much.

Which was to say he towered over her as he stood before her. Her arms spread wide in front of the door, a feeble attempt to stop him from leaving. But…

He decided he would hear her out. He owed her that much for the kindness she had oft shown him.

When he made no move to exit she lowered her arms and offered him a smile.