[Aizen still hasn't returned from his death, and Hitsugaya is beginning to wonder whether he will, though he's no where near optimistic enough to plan for Aizen's disappearance. He's been holding onto this idea in the back of his mind for a while now, unsure of when to voice it or what it might entail, but now it seems he's decided there's no point
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Are you volunteering to organize it, Hitsugaya-taichou?
[She can't help teasing a little, he's acting all. You know. Captain-y.]
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...If people think that would be the most efficient way to go about it.
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Well, who else here is more qualified?
[Totally not teasing him, what are you talking about, this is totally sincere.]
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Ukitake-taichou and Unohana-taichou are both senior captains and well qualified. Colonel Mustang has organized similar things in the past.
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Well, you're the one who brought it up, so I'm taking that as a volunteer.
What brought this on, anyway? You're not usually one for talking to people unless you have to.
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It was just an observation. Of how badly situations can turn when people are unprepared.
[An entire summer of horror after horror, and when Hitsugaya finally thinks it's done, Hinamori discovers her garden. He had to say something after that. That's just how Hitsugaya works.]
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Oh, I'm well aware, Hitsugaya. I'm reminded of it every day. But if you're looking to get people to help and pitch in, I can round up the girls. The fifth senshi just showed up. Is that enough manpower for you?
Besides, I need to show you how to carve a pumpkin.
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... [Except that. What is that.] Why would you need to show me how to carve a pumpkin.
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[Usagi also wants to meet her friends. Please humor her, Hitsugaya. Please. For the love of all that is holy.]
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[That ... pretty much sums up his feelings about everything she's just said.]
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[See? Productivity!]
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...Mm. I've already begun stockpiling to an extent, but certain items need to wait as long as possible.
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I've got five waiting pairs of hands.
[And she wiggles her fingers as proof.]
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Then I suppose so do I.
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[And a genuine smile. The senshi have his back in more ways than one. Including, but not limited to, collecting pumpkins and clothes for winter.]
We'll bring pumpkins if we can find them. You can't experience Halloween and not carve a pumpkin.
[Not that Rei has carved a pumpkin, but she's told it's very chic and American.]
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