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[She's reminded. InuYasha had escaped from this place before either of them had, the lunch she'd left beneath the tree untouched. She hoped it was true... that time didn't move on without them. That unlike her, who had thought she escaped the Circle to go home only to end up here in Lunatia, he had gone home properly.

But there's only hoping, and that's always been the problem. Thankfully... Konoha has a lot of hope.]

That's right.

[So she takes his hands instead, not willing to fully let him go but freeing him from her tight embrace.]

Things have been really strange here... there were all these weird magic games, and then that lion man from before attacked the port and then the city with beasts...

[And now there's a new scar on her right forearm that matched the one she's always had on her left, slowly fading at least, thanks to moonlacing's healing properties. This time, leonine bite marks instead of lupine.]

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A lion man?

[ He looks down at her hands as she holds his. His eyes dart toward the injury that is on her forearm. He lifts his eyebrows before he focuses his stare a little more on the new scar.... then, he clicks his tongue. ]

I see. [ There is a lot more chill to the two words. ] Where is he? His head is mine to take if no one else has done it.

[ Sesshomaru stands a little straighter as he breathes in deep. His anger is starting to cloud his senses; he would have gone out to search for this person himself -- but that would mean he'd have to pull his hands free from Konoha. It would mean he would have to brush her off to deal with the person.

In the past, he would have done it without question but he stops himself from doing so now. ]

A person that attacks my city is saying that they are stronger than me. I will not suffer such a fool. [ It is absolutely not because he sees that Konoha is hurt and feeling desire for revenge take him -- so she can rest assured. Or rather, that is the impression that he tries to give her to ensure she doesn't worry overly much. ]

[There are more new scars, thankfully healing fast with daily doses of chroma. Three long lines where claws had scored through powerful muscle on her rump, gouges in the dip of her spine where human blended into equine and teeth had sunk in to try and wrest her to the ground. But those are hidden by her skirt, her pelt wrap... and it's probably for the best.]

He's already gone... At least, that's what the news announcements said. Once I made it back to the farmstead I didn't leave again until the fighting was all over, though, so I don't know how he got defeated in the end...

[If Sesshomaru had been here, though... He said that his real form was bigger than an entire forest clearing... And her hands tighten on his just a little more.]

It was really scary.

[She wasn't afraid to admit that.]

[ Sesshomaru cannot help but click his tongue all the same that the man is dead. He would rather be the one that killed him, but such things -- he closes his eyes as he has to take solace in the death of the one that hurt Konoha. ]

Mmn.

[ He nods that it must have been scary for her. His hand flexes a few times at his side before he reaches up so that he could lightly stroke the side of her hair, and drop the same hand down to hold her face lightly. ]

[Oh.

Instinctively, she leans slightly into the touch, eyes fluttering closed for a moment. It had been scary. It was scary to recall even now, when she knew she was safe for the time being. Just like when she was around her husband, things weren't as terrifying around Sesshomaru as they could be, because she knew... they were strong. They'd protect her.

But she does manage a tremulous smile when she opens her eyes again, her expression warm and open.]

But before I got there... I protected someone from one of the winged lion things. I didn't really plan to, it just happened... But I did it. And they were safe.

[And so even though it meant she'd limped back to the farm with blood dripping down her coat and skin... She'd been glad. Because of her, Simon was alright. She'd protected, not just been as always the protected...

Not that she's in any rush to become a fighter now, or anything.]

That person had properly thanked you, right?

[ He is willing to swallow back his usual annoyance that comes from hearing that someone he cares about is hurt because they helped some unrelated party. Sesshomaru knows enough that if he grumbles about her reaching her hand out to save someone that she would argue with him. So, he chooses a point that he can argue on -- that the person properly thanked her. ]

Did they bow their heads and thank you for their live? Because without you, they would have most likely lost it. [ Look, he is being kind enough to say that much rather than demand that the person she saved swear fealty to her for her action. Sesshomaru considers himself being very reasonable given the circumstances. ]

Simon is my friend... He thanked me.

[A very weak, delicate human friend with only one arm when he'd previously been a more durable robot friend. Which had been a shock in and of itself, piled on top of winged lions and magic and chaos.]

But he didn't have to. I just saw it about to happen and my body just moved... I didn't even really mean to. I'm glad I did, but...

[But she's certainly not trained enough to be able to dive into a fight through actual... intent to do violence.]

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[ He wants to huff when she says he did not need to thank her. Somehow, he avoids doing so. The way that she looks -- it cools his pride from saying anything that would be "too unreasonable." ]

You did well.

[ His tone is one that is filled with pride. ] You saved the life of someone that is dear to you. You fought with all your strength and also survived the encounter. You did well while I was not here. [ He decides to leave the matter about Simon alone.

This person. Even as he leaves it alone with Konoha, he does file the name away for something to keep an eye on. I may have to tell this person that they need to learn to not be a burden to others to ensure that Konoha is not put in danger again.

Satisfied with this decision, he lifts his chin up to signal that he has said his piece on the matter. ]

["You did well". It's very simple as far as praise goes, some might even argue it was barely much praise at all, but coming from Sesshomaru it makes Konoha warm softly with pride, humble though it was. She didn't aspire to much... but being able to protect those she cared about was one of them.]

Mmm.

[It'd be good it if it didn't happen again, but she's glad. She knows that wish is foolish, that in Lunatia surely something incomprehensible and dangerous would happen again soon enough, but.]

... I bet if that kind of thing happens again that it won't last long now that you're back.

[A giant dog demon sounds exactly like who she'd want to match up with a giant lion man, to be honest.]

Of course, it wouldn't.

[ He says these words sincerely, but he knows that it would not be so simple. His abilities are tied to chroma, after all. It no longer is a bottomless amount of energy that he can access. While he is confident in himself, he knows that victory may not be assured.

However... however... to those that need his sword, to those that he wants to protect, he will bluster and tip his chin up. He will say something that may very well become a lie, because they should never fear anything with him close. That is his wish for them, even if it is a foolish one. ]

I will ensure to bring you the creature's head the next time something of that nature appears. Give it to that husband of yours as a gift.

[It's something she's glad and reassured to hear, but also... Konoha can't help but let out a nervous little laugh, shaking her head.]

We don't need any heads... Unless you just need somewhere to bury it...

[Land, they had! And head-burying, well, she's used to that, culturally speaking. Still-]

But thank you...

[She knew what the intent behind the words were, even if the last thing she'd want is a beast's head being presented to her at home. And the intent is something she treasured.

Something she'd missed.]

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You should put it on a pike just on the inside of your lands.

[ His tone is matter-of-fact as he gestures with his hand about where it is that she could put it. He's become aware that the feelings from the Prismals is starting to shift to the negative. Idiots and fools are starting to think the Moonblessed are messengers of disaster -- if that's the case, those that wish to court death should be given a warning before they enter Konoha and her husband's lands.

It's a gift to them, as well, but also could work as a nice warning to keep them safe. The wolf ears that are on top of Sesshomaru's head falter and press down. He accepts her kind thanks and accepts that she won't be willing to accept such things. ]

... anyway, you're welcome. [ He can say that much. ]

[It's a weird line to straddle, being weirdly flattered by someone's offer to give you a head to mount on a pike while also being... very uncomfortable with the idea of having a head on a pike on your property. Thankfully, she gets the reasoning behind it, she's heard her share of war stories growing up, but.

... Aww, his ears are doing cute things. (But it's Sesshomaru, and she respects him too much to coo at them.) She's said her thanks, he's accepted it... So,]

It must have been troublesome having to get a new place... Do you need any help setting things up? Or how about a little banquet... ? We could invite Miss Kagura.... ?

[Ever the helpful ~~daughter~~ jinba, she's all too eager to offer whatever she thinks might be needed, even though a part of her thinks he's far more likely to have taken care of his own affairs to his own satisfaction already.]

I may.

[ For the moment, he was going to choose one of the starter apartments until he could find something else for himself. He does know that he will have to moonlace more than just during picnics but he would rather his energy only be shared with those that he is fond of. ]

Kagura? [ He lifts his head up. ] Perhaps, it would be good to invite her. [ Sesshomaru agrees that a little banquet would be fine. A party would be only all right if those coming would bow their heads to him, and offer gifts to Konoha as it is only by her kind word that they are even before him. ]

Hm, a banquet would be good. You could do with some spoiling.

That's not the point of a "Welcome back, Lord Sesshomaru" banquet!

[Gently chastising, Konoha can't help but laugh a little bit at the idea that he could turn such a thing into a part for her somehow, waving a hand in dismissal of needing spoiling.]

And I'm plenty spoiled already!

It is my party, is it not?

[ He can be a little stubborn about what he wants his party to be about, and if it is about spoiling Konoha, then that is good. ]

Hm? You mean that you're spoiled enough by your husband? [ That puts a few points of goodwill to Gonta. ]

Well, yes, but...

[Technically, she supposed she couldn't tell a man what not to do about his own banquet... Still, that seemed like it completely missed the intended mark! Flustering a bit, she scratches behind an ear a bit self-consciously.]

R- Right... Gonta already spoils me all the time... and all my friends here are so nice... I don't need anymore spoiling, or it'll all go to my head or something...

It would be all right...

[ Sesshomaru starts to say before he reaches out to gently take her hand in his once more. ]

It would be all right if you let yourself be spoiled enough that it went to your head.

[Not having expected the gesture, Konoha blinks a few times in surprise before her expression softens again, all too easily moved to shows of emotionality. She often tried to keep such things in check around Sesshomaru, feeling that more overt shows of such things made him somewhat uncomfortable (which just came out as disdain, if you asked her!).

But how is she supposed to not get teary-eyed over that when he'd just shown back up when she'd resigned herself to never seeing him again?

She tries to laugh instead of cry, though, her smile shaky and soft.]

I think it's already going to my head... right now, actually...

[ It tugs at his heart to see tears start to form again in her eyes. He breathes in a little too sharp --

-- but at her laugh, at seeing her weak and shaky smile, he tightens his hold on her hand.

His eyes close before he drops his head down to rest his forehead lightly against the knuckles of her hand. Even if he is not at fault, even if it is an outside force that drags him away, he still offers his apologies to her. Because someone should apologize.

But aloud, he says: ]

I am glad. I'm glad that it has gone to your head. [ And he lifts his own head up to offer her a small smile. It is there and gone within a few seconds, but it was there. ]

[Oh.

He smiled. It's such a small, fleeting expression, and maybe someone who didn't know better would be disappointed in the strength of the reaction, wanting for more... but to Konoha, it means the world.

She reaches up to wipe the threat of tears out of her eyes with her free hand, squeezing his back in turn while her smile grows in strength, returns to the sunny and bright appearance she was known for.]

... Welcome back, Lord Sesshomaru.

[No matter the method or meaning... She was content enough to just be glad to see him again. For however long she could.]

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