Kikyo was sure John would like to think he was, just to put him off even more. It was amazing that after days of indifference and utter lack of emotion, Kikyo could manage to get riled up over something this petty. He suppressed a sigh and set his eyes on the other with a mirthless smile.

"What do you think? Perhaps you would be, if you have been sharpening your wits, as I suggested before."