[Iba almost certainly isn't expecting this, but a Fourth Division orderly has delivered a vial with pungent, herbal-scented ointment to help with any lingering pains in his hands. The note attached reads:

Iba-san, I know it's been very cold and very stressful lately. I hope you put this to good use.
- Kotetsu-fukutaichou ]

{Filtered to all Fourth Division members}I'd like to take a moment to remind everyone that our annual physical exams are rapidly approaching, and will be upon us come January. This is the busiest and most taxing time of the year for each and every one of us, so preparations begin this week. This doesn't mean simply preparing equipment and supplies ( Read more... )

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Pending testing, a vaccine for the recent flu outbreak will be made available through the Fourth. Please contact our administrative offices to begin scheduling appointments to receive inoculation.

On a personal note, I'll be taking a medical leave for the next few days. If anyone needs me, please send a butterfly to my quarters.

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{Filtered to Gotei members}It seems like whatever is going around is getting worse, so I'd like to take the time to remind people that the Fourth stocks supplements created to help boost the immune system. I recommend daily vitamin and mineral intake, since an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure ( Read more... )

This has been a very long week. So much excitement, news, and changes, it's hard to keep up sometimes. I'd like to extend my congratulations once more to Ukitake-soutaichou for his promotion. I'm excited to see in what direction this administration will take the Gotei ( Read more... )