Rise and Shine

[toppedbyfishies]

[Jyuushiko has been waiting here at least three hours now - Retsu has already come by once to ask if she'd rather just rest in her own room and be called when Shunsui finally woke up, but she wanted to be here, this time. With any luck his fever had broken enough that they could talk, at least

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The deer, it is teal

[itsamanlypink]

[Kyouraku's last clear memory is of Karakura Town - of lying in the rubble with Katen Kyokotsu still gripped tightly in his hands, choking on the smell of smoke and of his own blood. There had been a dozen reiatsu signals demanding his attention but he had only been seeking one - Ukitake's - flickering in and out. Each time it had faded he'd reached for it and found it again. until the sky had exploded in an inferno of flame and everything had faded to black

[toppedbyfishies]

[The wave of relief that washes over her is almost palpable in her reiatsu. She hadn't been allowed to see him before today, and watching him lie there, ashen and covered in bandages had done little to forestall her fears. But that one word, soft as it is, is enough to wipe it all away.

She leans forward a little, enough that she can reach out and lay a soft touch on his arm - a slightly more physical reminder that yes, she is is here, and they are both still living, that this isn't another fever-dream. There's a tired smile on her face, which is reflected in her voice, as well.]

I'm here, Shun. Glad you could join us again.

[itsamanlypink]

[At the touch, he closes his eyes for a few moments until the dizziness passes, half-expecting to find that it's yet another illusion. But he can still feel Jyuushiko's fingers cool against his arm; sense her reiatsu overlapping his and in his head there is an amused but silent affirmation from Katen Kyokotsu.

There's more determination when he opens his eyes again, and a half smile at her words that would usually be accompanied by a lazy shrug, save that he's in no position to manage one.]

I like to make an entrance.

[She looks tired and a little too thin, although he doubts that he looks a great deal better, if how he feels is anything to go by.]

Katen told me you were waiting.

[toppedbyfishies]

[Her smile turns into a grin at his words. He's coherent enough to joke, and that's always a good thing. If Shunsui can joke, they'll pull through all of this somehow.

She nods slightly at his second statement.]

Not for too long, but...I'm glad Retsu let me in, today.