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[She will have to find more reasons to laugh for him.]

Then I shall find you.

[She goes to leave her nest not knowing that he already started the trek to her. But his words startle her a little, at least enough for a few tears to fall.]

I.... I know that I am.

[She counted on it. She will hold and sing for him.

For now, she will trust that he will find her scent first as once she sees him, she will just silently fly down enough to cradle his head against her.]

{The moment he catches her scent, he captures her in his arms and buries his face against her neck. How can he put his loneliness into words? He isn't even certain he knows how to love. Such things come so easily to others, but he wasn't raised with warmth.}

I don't know if I can be around humans.

[Her wings moves at once to wrap him within them as she cradles his face against her neck, allowing her scent to give him some comfort. She goes to coo softly as a hand moves to comb her talons through his hair. Loneliness really isn't something that could be put into words, at least not easily.]

What makes you say that?

[Leanne, she could show him at least a path to let him learn to love in his own way as she gives the top of his head a gentle kiss to give him more comfort.]

They love and hate and feel... {How had his father withstood the tide of emotion? How had he been capable of feeling it himself? Sesshomaru wonders if demons are capable, in the end. Even half-demons seem to fumble with it.}

I'm unable to understand them. {She is embraced snugly nonetheless and if his actions contradict his words, maybe that is a sign of hope for Sesshomaru.}

..... [Her wings move just enough to make him feel their tighter hold in their embrace.]

All beings have that ability. [Her gentle touches doesn't stop as she holds him. This was something he needs. She goes to shake her head and lets out a slow sigh, trying her best to keep her heartbeat at a normal pace in case he can hear it.]

However understanding them, it can be harder... Much harder for others. Such understanding will come with time...

[There was that sign of hope for him. It was a sign that she won't give up for him.]

I won't leave you.... I promise.

{He wants to hide against her, to see nothing but those pale feathers.}

Do they. {It's clear he doesn't believe her. Not on that point. Sesshomaru thinks of how his mother loved his father and how...in the end...it just wasn't enough.}

Understanding will come to you; not to me. {He would much rather bar himself off from it. Her promise has him kissing her softly.}

[And for as long as he needed he will see nothing but those pale feathers.]

Yes. At least from what I can see. [The double meaning of her words when it comes to her sight. If she knew what his mother went through when it comes to his father, her heart would break a little.]

Then I shall try to explain when it comes so you can still being around humans... If you still desire to do so.

[She won't push it, at least not now. For now, she will let him fully set the boundaries and pace. Her heart beat increased slightly when she felt his soft kiss, a soft smile came after and she just goes to hum softly, letting it slowly turn into soft singing for him and only him. She will stop at once should he ever give her a sign or signal that he wanted it to stop.]

I'm leaving them to their lives. {All of them have bonds to keep them happy and complete. He had been encroaching on their territory anyway and attempting to understand emotions that might be entirely mortal in nature.

He holds her and finds a place to settle, using his fur to keep her warm. Her song is peaceful and he rests his head against her, trying to forget the whirlwind of events that has happened to him in Jikan. He must rely on what he knows and nothing else.}

..... would that make you happy? Or them truly happy? (Oh Sesshomaru, her poor mate. This was proving more and more that he does have feelings and understanding, even just a small amount. But this, was something he would need to see for himself.

Feeling him carry her as well as the feeling of his fur to keep her warm. This was one of the few times she was grateful to be so small and light. Her mother's song, she was glad to see that it was having a positive effect on him, even by just a tiniest amount. Another kiss is gently placed on the top of his head once the song was over. Now, now was the time for silence unless he wishes to speak again.]

...no. {Sesshomaru answers the first question and then, after some thought, he attempts to answer the second:} Some would be happy. Others not.

{She is everything he isn't: soft and sweet. He holds her close, protecting her from any chill and... When his hand caresses her hair, he nudges the circlet just enough to find...

Ears? Running his thumb along one, his eyebrows rise in surprise.}

Am I to blame for these?

... [Another kiss to his head. Who broke his heart like this?] Not right now, not while your heart is so hurt. [She sighs and shakes her head.] Then for the ones who wouldn't be happy, still mingle among them. Even if it is just them.

[Some more kisses before sighing as she lets him pet her hair. Only for a sound to leave her when he found her ears. The fur along them was soft like velvet.]

No? How could you be the blame for them?

[Should he nudge the circlet more, not only would he discover the ears but also a fluffy tail as well.]

{He has realized the void between humans and demons. Trying to cross it might be impossible.}

I would not mind seeing them. {But he has to protect himself. He can't leave himself as open, as vulnerable. They likely didn't even notice.

Her ears are soft and he lifts the circlet from her brow to free them. His expression gentles and he tilts his head to catch a glimpse of the tail too.}

It's the magic of this place. Bonds cause bodies to change. It is called Kizuna.

[It would be impossible for now, not without hurting him more. But she isn't one to talk as she lives in the forest due to her own issues with humans.]

Then see them.... When you are ready. If you need me, just call or come to my nest whenever you desire.

[Her blush deepens as he removes the circlet and more and more of her changes are revealed. Her ears twitches from their position once freed.]

So our bond may have caused this?....

[A small frown before sighing and shaking her head.]

Even so, if it is a price to pay for our bond, then I would be happy to pay it.

[Even if it isn't as deep as others he has.]

{She is... Sesshomaru comes to a decision and presses a kiss to her forehead.}

I will build a home here. For you. For us. {The twitch of those ears makes him smile. As beautiful and desirable as she is, Leanne is innocent and... He will protect her.}

Yes. {Her frown worries him until she speaks again.} Would you consider mating with me in the future?

{He nuzzles her cheek.}

You are alone. I understand how that feels. I will help you feel at home.

[This.... This was unexpected. Her blush both softens but also somehow deepens at not only the forehead kiss but also his words.]

I shall look forward to it and do my best to make it warm for you. As well as desirable for you to always return to.

[And stop staring at her ears! It's making them twich even more. His question made her blink before giggling a little. She gives him a loving and just a little heated kiss.]

You are my mate, I would always consider mating with you now and in the future.

[She lets out a few coos and chirps as he nuzzles her cheeks. Though at his words, her eyes well up a little and she allows a few tears to fall from her eyes.]

Thank you, Sesshomaru... truly thank you. I will try and ease your loneliness away so you won't have to feel that way again...

I will return. {He loves the forest. His apartment in the city is usable, however it can never compare to the trees.} We will have all we need to live away from the city.

{How can he stop? He meets her kiss with a small shudder, burying a hand in her hair.}

You can rely on me. Whatever you need, just ask.

{Her tears surprise him and then... His heart aches. Raising one of her hands, he kisses her palm slowly.}

If all Herons are like you, I would defend your people for the rest of my life.

I will then make sure to always have some tea ready for you when you come home. (She smiles even more and nods.) Yes, we will. I can help hide it away from most eyes.

[That she had learned from Serenes itself.

Her ears continues to twich, failing to stand up with one flopping onto her face, before it went back to where it normally rests. His shudder could be felt and she finds herself leaning a little against his hand.]

I will ask and rely on you if I am in need.

[More tears fall at his words and his slow kisses to her palm.]

They... Would have been honored, Sesshomaru.

[She goes to shake her head.]

I am the last one, the very last one of my kind in my world.

[And because of it, it was how she understood loneliness.]

{Her plans earn her several more kisses - or maybe he just likes kissing her? He rests their heads together and reaches back to caress her wings.}

Make it part of the forest. I will be able to find it and you without issue.

{He licks at her tears, tasting the salt on his tongue. Then he nods and brings her hand to his chest.}

Though I have a brother, I am the only pure demon son of my father and mother. My father is dead and my mother keeps herself sequestered in her palace.

[A soft sound leaves her as he kisses her. It seems like he was a very affectionate demon, at least towards her. When he caresses her wings, a small shiver and moan leaves her.]

From your eyes, I will find a way for it to never be hidden.

[But she does give him a few kisses for his words.

Feeling his tongue on her face as he licks her tears causes a small shiver to go through her. She stares at her hand on his chest before nuzzling his neck.]

I am sorry... It must have been hard, my mate.

[And it also explains why he is so cold at first. She gives his neck a few kisses.]

The more reason to make sure that you will never feel loneliness again.

{Affection is...new. Very new to him. Sesshomaru has kept icy control over himself since the beginning and Jikan has shattered his ability to continue doing so. Everything he learned thanks to Inuyasha, Rin and Naraku has led him to this place. He is a victim of Jikan's magic, yet how can he complain?

He kisses from her lips to her throat, pleased that he will never be blocked from their home.}

It is ours.

{He decides rapidly that he doesn't like seeing her cry. Entwining their fingers, he shakes his head.}

I am strong because of it. I must stand alone.

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[Even though it was new for him, she was still thankful to receive it whenever he gives it to her. She will hold and give him all the affection she can so that from now on, there wouldn't be a day that goes by without receiving some.

A softer moan leaves her as he trails his kisses down to her neck. Her new ears twitching and trembling a little in response.]

Our home. Whenever you are ready, we can go searching for the ideal spot.

[It had such a nice ring to it. It was feeling like a dream.

She goes to lean more against him as he entwined their fingers.]

But you are no longer alone.

[She sighs before moving to give him a loving kiss.]

You are the strongest person I ever met, my mate.

{He will seek her affection daily; it will be an unspoken bond between them. She is soft and sweet - his spirit feels at peace when he is near her. One of his hands rises to soothe those poor trembling ears, caressing them while he nuzzles her shoulder.}

I know where.

{A place where the city can't be heard and where nature stands strong. He parts his lips into their kiss, gathering her against his chest.}

Strength comes in many forms. You have your own.

[She will give it to him freely; this precious bond between them. A small leaves her when she feels him soothing her ears, it was such a different sensation. A hand lifts to rest and pet the back the his head.]

You do?

[She smiles at the thought that he already picked out where they will live.

Her wings move to cup him once more within them as he gathers her against his chest.]

I do? How so?

[And let's trail her kisses from his lips to his jawline and then to his ear.]

{He hopes she doesn't hide her ears. A heron with rabbit ears is a delightful sight, but he might be biased. Just seeing her, however she comes, fills him with warmth.}

Mm. We can journey there now.

{Rising onto his feet, his arms full of her, Sesshomaru steals a kiss and smirks.}

Some wouldn't survive being the last. You have and you find reason to live.

{His ear twitches and color gathers at the pointed tip.}

[It may take her a bit to no longer hide her ear. But perhaps one day soon, for when they are home she will no longer use the circlet to hide her ears and tail. Yes. She will work herself up to do that since in essence, it was him who gave her these features by bonding with her.]

We can?

[A few giggles leave her as he stands so easily even when she fills his arms. She couldnt help but to beam a little as he steals the kiss and smirks....

Before blushing quite a bit.]

I... I have to keep their memory alive as well as their wishes.

[And oho~? That was a rather cute reaction and she gives his ear another kiss before deciding to be a bit bold with a playful nip. A light one so it wouldn't hurt him or so she hopes.]

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