A sudden change from modern life to the Sengoku period would be jarring for anyone. Add the fact that she's from America and this is Japan. Yeah, a language barrier is due to cause problems. Especially with being around an inu-dai yokai who probably dislikes humans as much as he dislikes his hanyou half-brother. But why do his golden eyes feel familiar? And why does feel so at ease in his presence? Many questions need answering but not enough time sadly. ( Set two years before canon anime Inuyasha)