Chapter 34: Repose
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Kagome sat very still, hoping to not encumber Gaara further, especially when he was being so unprecedentedly kind. She was grateful that Airi was already asleep in her lap, less wiggling that way.
She jumped at a sharp laugh beside her and with difficulty she turned to the side without moving unnecessary muscles.
"What?" hissed Kagome through clenched teeth as she glared.
"You're so stiff!" admonished Baki.
"I don't want to be much of a burden," grumbled Kagome.
"Sand is not still."
Kagome's head shot up at the unexpected advice, before finally allowing herself to relax into sand, eyes heavy.
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