Sesshomaru inclined his head inviting the demon to speak of what information he had, frowning considering as he explained the demon had in fact been sited close by "My own vassal should be able to bring me more information by morning then." he said more to himself then the demon before him, if this Atsuki was considering tempting him into combat he'd be in for a surprise... however, that brought to light the fact that if he was as intelligent as they where casting him, he may come for Rin to lure him.  He would have to keep the child close for now.<br/><br/>He resisted the urge to slice the demon with an Icy stare "I'm sure she'll be pleased by your concern over her virtue." he mused with no less annoyance then before smirking "oddly enough you don't need much trust if one does have designs on another." he pointed out calmly before shaking his head "Regardless I believe it was simply exhaustion, she did attempt to object but I have never been one to take orders, Rin would have been quiet upset had we left her."<br/><br/>--------------------<br/><br/>she looked up as he approached, he was about a head taller then her but as he attempted to loom she did not back away holding herself high "You know very well what you were doing, I am simply requesting you not do it again, I'm not attempting to command you." she said bluntly she stiffened slightly when his hand slid under her chin but held her ground as he leaned closer eyes never breaking the gaze she refused to give him that satisfaction, yes she might have had the yearnings of a woman, but she would never let herself bow to a mans ego, this was her home and he was alive because of her, she wouldn't command him but she did accept reasonable respect.<br/><br/>"You would do well to remember I am the one who kept that fire from dieing in the woods alone." she said curtly holding his gaze until he released her and turned away watching his retreating back glad wasn't facing her as she took a long slow breath to calm herself.  "Surprisingly You do, if you need rest you will rest, despite you're need for control I really would prefer you not die on me out of some deliberate act of Machismo." she said shortly as he dressed stepping forward touching the spider mark again just the single tip of her fingers against his skin.<br/><br/>"You don't need to be so aggressive, I am trying to help you." she said gently