Jaken had been trying to please his lord the whole day, without luck. Even Kagome, who wasn’t fond of the imp, felt pity towards the sad, limping form walking away after another failed attempt.
“Why won’t you forgive him? He looks pretty devastated.”
He simply looked at her sideways and didn’t deign her with an answer.
Well, if that’s how you’re gonna be.
“You know you’re acting like a pouting child, right? He just tried to protect your… honor.” She pressed on, glad when his eyes narrowed.
“Hnn.” Was all he said.
That night, when Jaken addressed him, he answered.