... Ouch. Jerk.

What a wonderful way to travel.

[ There's a pause here, she's noticing-- ]

... What's this.

[ Another pause, and here's that cheerfulness again. ]

Sasuke-kun, I told you it wouldn't be much longer.

[IC ADDENDUM:]

TAICHOU, I'M NOT DEAD ANYMORE~

Lieutenant Matsumoto Rangiku, reporting!