As for himself... Rin had to agree with that sentiment. There was no hate, no defined pleasure either in finally watching the creatures suffer and writhe beneath the wretched waves at their hands, because instinct told him this was wrong and twisted. To destroy or kill anything went against his nature. Defeating, fighting, yes, maybe. But this? Even killing something as dark and vile as the ayakashi didn't feel right.

At least they could be content knowing they wouldn't come back to harm anyone else, and no other dogs for that matter.

So with the last flash of light returning to the void, Rin let out a heavy sigh then finally managed to crack one eye open just as the water beneath him began to calm and reflect like a natural pond. Any other time, he might have taken a moment to admire the sight, especially the fragile flecks of pink floating along the surface, but that splash stole his attention and in an instant he opened both eyes to focus on his shinki nearby. Sousuke... He looked awful. He sounded awful. And yet all this time he still managed--

Glancing over at the tendril atop his shoulder, Rin swallowed then forced himself up onto his feet again, his footsteps creating gentle ripples on the quickly retreating water. Sure, the battle was over, but how were they supposed to deal with the aftermath? His powers didn't have healing properties as far as he knew and like hell was he going to take Sousuke to a vet to treat those injuries. Who knew what turning him back to his human form would do either...

"Sousuke, save your energy," said as he made his way over to kneel beside his shinki and gently rest his hand on his back leg, being careful not to touch near the wound for now. "I'll be fine. Just let me focus on taking care of this, ok?"