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Scene 1: 19. August 2016 Finder’s keepers

Hello? Anybody there?

iooeejdv;vnodd

Oh thank god I thought this was a long shot. 
Hi there!

what
whatisthis
whoar eyou

I’m Kagome. Thanks so much for finding my phone, I thought I would’ve lost it forever and that would’ve been bad 😬

the halfbreeds miko

That’s right
...Sesshoumaru? 
😱😱

Hnn
this sesshoumaru supposes that explains much
then this thing… this ‘phone’ must be something that originates from your own time, a human invention for communication

Umm, yes. 😅

Fascinating
How does it work

I’m not sure exactly.
And to be honest it SHOULDN’T be working 
The technology isn’t in place yet and most features don’t work

Then why carry it with you and bring it back to our era
 
For whatever reason the text messages get through..
I was using it to keep in touch with my family
They worry sometimes

You are using another phone thing to communicate with me I presume

Yes, that’s how it works

So you have two of these phones

… Yeah
The one you found, the one I took back with me is my old phone

Very well
In that case this Sesshoumaru will be keeping this phone

You
WHAT???
😱
But
What about paradoxes or such
What if you having the phone will affect the timeline
change the future

Those concerns seem invalid to me
I am already aware of the existence of phone now
If the timeline can be affected then it already has

But… it’s mine
You can’t just take it

I should like to see try to prevent me
I found it
And you have two

That’s just mean!

Your insults are weak miko

Scene 2 - 23. September 2016

Miko
I command you to respond at once

Command me?
wtf
it's 2 am why're you texting me
what do you want

I wish to test out this phone again
It is a fascinating device

Glad you think so
Can I go back to sleep now?

No
You need to exchange more messages with me

No I don't

Yes you do
I require you to

It's not my job to satisfy your curiosity
And what makes you think you can boss me around

I am your superior

HA
Yeah right

You belong to the halfbreeds pack
I am the halfbreeds elder

Is that some kind of dog demon logic
Because I'm not sure I follow

It is quite regular logic but it does not surprise this Sesshoumaru that your inferior brain would struggle to grasp it

…
That's it I'm going back to sleep

I did not permit you to leave this conversation
Miko
You are being unreasonable
And most vexing

Scene 3 - 12. November 2016

 Thank you for not killing Kohaku

Your gratitude is unnecessary

Well, you have it anyway
Also who was that little girl?
I thought you hated humans

This Sesshoumaru does not owe you any information

I didn’t say you would
Sheesh
I was just curious

Hn

Okay then, changing topic
Carnations are my favourite flowers
Especially the pink ones

And just why are you informing me of your floral preferences

I'm just making conversation.
What flowers are your favourite?

I do not have favourite flowers
To assign affection for something as fleeting as flowers is wasteful

That's a bleak way to look at the world
Nothing is permanent
And flowers are fleeting but that's all the more reason to enjoy their beauty while it's there 

Hn

😑
What does that even mean

Does everything require a meaning

You are infuriating

Your irritation is of no concern to me

…

You always need to have the last word, huh?

Yes

ARGH

Very eloquent miko 

Scene 4 -  3. December 2016 Savior

Sesshoumaru
Please be there
Please pick up
Please

What is it miko

We need your help
Please
I know I have no right to ask and you don’t owe us anything
But I just don’t know what else to do

Miko
Cease your prattling and tell me what it is that you require

It’s Inuyasha
He’s transformed
Doesn’t recognise any of us
Doesn’t listen to reason
I’m worried he’ll attack us next
Please come
Quick

Very well

5. December 2016 thanking Sess

Even if you think my gratitude is unnecessary, I still want to say thanks
Thank you for coming

I trust the halfbreed has recovered from his ordeal

Yeah he’s better
Well, physically at least
He’s been keeping away from us

Do not worry overmuch miko
His thick skull can withstand heavier blows than this

That’s… oddly reassuring
🙂
Thanks again
You really saved the day

Putting the halfbreed in his place is a trifling task
Albeit an enjoyable one

Sure
You can say whatever you want
But I know you care for your brother

Believe what you will miko

I shall

Hn

Good night, Sesshoumaru
🙂

Rest now miko

Scene 6 -  27. March 2017 - pre-Naraku battle, deepening relationship

I thought I should let you know
The jewel is nearly complete
Soon we will be facing Naraku for the last time

Good
That vile hanyou has made mockery of everything for far too long
I will gladly see him destroyed

You’re coming then?
You’ll join the fight?

Naraku has wronged me
I will not allow the halfbreed to be the one to avenge my honor

Of course you won’t
But I’m glad you’ll fight with us
Makes me breathe a little easier

Why should you feel uneasy

Just nerves
Mostly it feels weird to think about the battle
And that it could be happening any day now

Why

Because it’s something we’ve been working towards for so long
And now it’s here
Well, almost
One way or another it’ll all be over soon

It shall end with our victory

I wish I had your confidence

You have prepared
Have you not

Yeah I have
Guess I’m as ready as I’ll ever be…

Then you have no cause for fear

Thanks
That actually means a lot

Hn
You must cease your fretting
When facing a battle one must focus on the victory
Not allow needless worries to riddle one’s mind

You’re right
Thanks for the pep talk, Sesshoumaru 😊
We’ll show Naraku who’s the boss 💪💪

This Sesshoumaru is always right
You would do well to remember that miko

Scene 7 -  10. April 2017-16. February 2018 Post-battle with Kagome stuck in her own time

10.4.

Kagome
Kagome are you there

Hi I’m here
I’m ok
How’s everyone?

Everyone is well
Rin sends her regards
Your friends are sad that you are gone

I’m sad too
Didn’t expect I’d be sent back to my own time
Though I guess I should have
Tell everyone I miss them

Very well

28.4.

The monk and the demon slayer have married
I thought you would wish to know

!!!
That’s great news!
I’m so happy for them!
💙
Thank you so much for letting me know!

7.6.

I believe the demon slayer is expecting
They have not told anyone yet but her scent has altered

Really?
You can tell just by the scent?
That is amazing though, Sango and Miroku will be great parents
I’m glad they’re getting their happily ever after

They do seem content

30.6.

Do you think the old miko would be a capable mentor

You mean Kaede?
Yes.
She helped me out a lot, taught me all kinds of things
Why do you ask?

I have been thinking that Rin should live among her own
Leaving her in the old miko’s tutelage would be an adequate solution

I think that’s a very good idea
Though you’d need to visit Edo a lot
She loves you and would miss you if you didn’t visit

I believe you are correct

22.8.

Rin tells me the young kitsune has left the village
He has gone to train at some academy

Ahh! Really?
I’m happy for him
He always wanted to get stronger so hopefully now he can 💙
How is Rin adjusting to life in Edo?

She is doing very well and gets along with the old miko
I have visited often like you suggested and I believe it is making a difference

That’s good!
And you?
What about this Sesshoumaru
How are you adjusting?

I must admit it does feel odd no longer having Rin travelling with me
Which in itself is very strange since I have travelled by myself for many years and remained unbothered by the fact

I’m sure you’ll get used to it again
And you know where to find Rin when you want to see her

That is true

13.10

Hi Sesshoumaru!
Just wanted to check in
How’s everything?

Everything is well
Not much has changed
Rin is learning much under the older miko’s tutelage
The kitsune is still away at the academy
The slayer’s pregnancy is progressing as expected and the monk sems very taken with the idea of having family
My half-brother is still running recklessly into battles although these days he is facing much less worthier opponents

Haha, glad to hear everything’s good over there
I hope you’re doing well too?

I am
Kind of you to ask
And what about you then miko
You never talk about yourself

I’m happy to be with my family
And I’m all caught up with school now so my grades are back up
I joined the archery club
So I’m doing all right but some days are weird
Make me wonder if everything that happened in the feudal era was just a dream

It most certainly was not just a dream
And this Sesshoumaru is prepared to remind you of that whenever should you so require 

Aww, thank you
That makes me feel better

Good

10.2.

Sesshoumaru?

11.2

Sesshoumaru are you there?
Haven't heard from you for a while so I was wondering…
Did Sango have her baby?
What's everyone doing?

12.2.

Sesshoumaru?
 Please reply

13.2.

Are you all right? 
Is everything okay?
I'm getting worried

14.2.

Is it the phone? 
Did it finally die?

15.2.

Sesshoumaru…

16.2.

I miss you

Scene 8 - 29. July 2019

Hello Kagome
It has been a while

Who’s this?
I don’t have your number

An old friend
A very old friend
Who once found your phone

Sesshoumaru??
What
How?

I can tell you all about it
We have a lot to catch up with
But it would be easier to do so in person

You mean...
You’re here?
Now??

Why don’t you come out and see for yourself
[photograph of the Goshinboku and pink carnations]
I am right here
Waiting