Emiko's ultimatum stung, but he couldn't fault her for it. If the roles had been reversed, his mother would've said the same thing to Kagome. Though knowing Kagome, she'd have had the entire shiro out looking for the spider, so perhaps there wouldn't have been a need for such harsh words.
He gave Emiko a stiff nod but didn't move, not wanting to give her more reason to hate him.
He would say goodbye to Kagome first.
Her sister eventually emerged from the bedroom, ruby eyes spouting fire. "The only reason you're not in pieces right now is because she told me not to do anything," she seethed, youki whipping her hair around as she stepped outside. "I'm going hunting." Plucking a feather from her hair, she took to the skies, the rippling of the barrier signalling her exit.
When Kagome finally joined them, her eyes were dry, but her face was splotchy, reiki coming out in spurts as she attempted to control her emotions. The beast stepped forward, nudging her hand with his muzzle.
She dropped to her knees, enveloping him in a fierce hug. "Be safe. Come back soon." He met Emiko's gaze over Kagome's shoulder, then licked her cheek, apologizing in the only way he knew how. "It's alright," she said, the tightening of her grip belying her forgiving nature.
He did not deserve her.
Lingering longer than he should, he indulged in her embrace, allowing the scent of honeyed citrus to permeate his senses.
He would miss her just as much as she did him.