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[barkathemoon]

[For a long time, Renji isn't really sure what to say. He's back here, and that's not exactly how he had panned out his life. But he had to make a call, make sure people weren't dead. Make sure Ichigo and Hanatarou hadn't gotten themselves killed.]

...We really gotta stop meetin' like this, Bell Pointe.

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[1stguardian]

[His voice is tired, just a bit hesitant.]

Renji?

[barkathemoon]

None other. How're ya holdin' up?

[1stguardian]

I've had better days.

[A pause.]

It's been a long time.

[barkathemoon]

Not that long, I don't think, but I'd guess it'd feel like ages in this shithole. Miss me? That's just sweet.

[1stguardian]

I haven't been here. I've been home. It's been over a year.

[barkathemoon]

A year? Hell, it hasn't been anytime for me. Aizen's still around if that means anythin' anymore. I'm guessin' he's still here, too?

[1stguardian]

War's over when I'm from. Yeah, he's here. Where else would he go?

[barkathemoon]

I dunno. Somewhere not here. Anyway, I won't get into it. What's been goin' on here?

[1stguardian]

A blizzard. A flood. And now the guy that captured us? He's back.

[barkathemoon]

I always choose the best times ta just drop in on shit. You're not goin' after him, are you?

[1stguardian]

[His voice becomes grave and quiet.]

I already did.

[barkathemoon]

THE HELL IS FUCKIN' WRONG WITH YOU? YOU WENT AFTER HIM BY YOURSELF?

[1stguardian]

I KNOW! I FUCKED UP, ALL RIGHT?!

I get it. I paid for it.

[barkathemoon]

YOU'RE THE FUCKIN' DUM--Wait, you paid for it? What the hell does that mean? Are you okay? Are you hurt?

[1stguardian]

I'll be fine.

How's your house? Is it a wreck like everyone else's?

[barkathemoon]

Bullshit. I use that, too, remember?

Yeah. It's a dump, but it's fine. I'm out and around, anyway. No use stayin' there.