"Rest assured that no such intervention is necessary on my behalf," Kikyo answered. He made no remark on the request to curb his attitude. He could very well ask the same from John, but he doubted the courtesy would be returned.

He arched an eyebrow as the man tried to stagger to his feet. He knew from the extent of those injuries that sustaining consciousness was a feat in itself, much less trying to walk.

"I suggest you stay where you are, lest your appreciation be for nothing," he said. And he added with a slight grin, "unless you do not trust to lose your consciousness around the likes of me."

It was beyond him why he should warn the urban ninja of something he was probably well aware already. Perhaps Kougaiji's kindness was getting to him, thought that was highly unlikely.