Blackfeather Woods 緑

he bears witness to something rare, at least in his lifetime.

the woman is poised, she is careful, and she is unguarded. he cannot decide if she is attractive or not; this is a fault in himself, so dedicated to his desire for revenge that kikyo does not recognize much else.

she bows.

he gives the slightest indication of a bow; the feline closing of his eyes, the tilt of his head, his chin barely dipping towards his throat. her bow is vastly steep by comparison.

she is... afraid.

you travel without guard. a bold choice. but he does not say this to intimidate—perhaps to commend her for such a choice. she must trust in herself.