[What would his new husband think of being married to someone technically a thousand years old? He had to wonder. Later. They had plenty of time.]

It was certainly harrowing. I hope not to have to do that again, especially with our new union.

[He paused, thinking about their differences, yet similarities.]

I have some friends you might like to meet. I'd caution you about one of them, but it's nothing new for most demons.

[Hiei would through a silent, fuming fit. Violent, if it weren't for the fact Kurama would keep all of them from so much as touching Naoki with harmful intent.]