A/N: Hello, people!

"It's fascinating how you managed to obtain such a form after being reincarnated so recently," said Inukimi as she ordered Kagome's limbs this way and that so she may place the obi properly. "It has never been recorded that a former miko would be reincarnated into a youkai and then ascend through the hierarchy so quickly, or reach such a station. Not even normal reincarnations have such chances."

She shrugged minutely. "The Shikon did it according to Bokuseno-sama."

That got a hum of understanding as the Dai patted down the bow she'd made. "There. You look as one of your station deserves to. Let us surprise Sesshomaru with your transformation. We may even elicit a gasp if we're so fortunate. This one has longed to see Sesshomaru's vaunted control disappear." She was playful and a lot less anal than her son. Kagome was certain that she would like the other Dai.

When they approached the Western Lord once more, it was to find him with Rin and Jaken as usual. Rin had presented her crane collection to the Daiyoukai, who had accepted it graciously and with no small amount of appreciation as he patted her head in gratitude. Kagome could have melted from the cuteness right then and there. He was a good father-figure.

Sesshomaru turned to face them once they were near enough. Kagome was shocked to see his mouth drop slightly and his golden eyes begin darkening into red. Said eyes trailed very tellingly over her form, up and down in what she was certain was appreciation.

She definitely looked good, but there was nothing new about her appearance. Was there? Did Inukimi do something that hadn't been aware of? She didn't feel any different.

Said female Dai leaned into Kagome to whisper lowly in obvious amusement, "You are wearing his colors and his personal motif. Essentially, you have declared that you are his soon-to-be Mate, which was what he was aiming for when presenting you with such a gift. Congratulations."

Oh.

A/N: Another is done!