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[ Something is amiss, that much, at least, is readily apparent from Ukitake's haggard appearance - solemn eyes, disheveled clothes, and windswept hair all greet the Forge when the video feed is set to record and broadcast. And though Ukitake looks as if he's just torn through the entirety of Anatole (very much because he has), his voice is even, falling with a deadened sort of calm: ]
Too many have vanished, and now this... Kaien...
[ Standing atop the tallest building at the outskirts of the city, he stares out into the Mist, searching and deliberating before speaking again - ]
It seems Kaien Shiba has joined the ranks of those who have been spirited away.
[ And Ukitake intends to find him, that goes without question. When a Shinigami's reiatsu flickers out, so much like a light, there are only a handful of possible explanations for the occurrence, and he desperately needs to prove his own suspicions wrong.
What other option does he have, after all? ]
Hinamori-chan, I apologize, but I must ask a favor of you. Rukia, if I may have a word with you, as well...
Above all else, everyone, please take care. At this point, walking the city in pairs would not be unwise.
[ That said, Ukitake abruptly cuts the video feed, rushed and unwilling to say any more. ]
Too many have vanished, and now this... Kaien...
[ Standing atop the tallest building at the outskirts of the city, he stares out into the Mist, searching and deliberating before speaking again - ]
It seems Kaien Shiba has joined the ranks of those who have been spirited away.
[ And Ukitake intends to find him, that goes without question. When a Shinigami's reiatsu flickers out, so much like a light, there are only a handful of possible explanations for the occurrence, and he desperately needs to prove his own suspicions wrong.
What other option does he have, after all? ]
Hinamori-chan, I apologize, but I must ask a favor of you. Rukia, if I may have a word with you, as well...
Above all else, everyone, please take care. At this point, walking the city in pairs would not be unwise.
[ That said, Ukitake abruptly cuts the video feed, rushed and unwilling to say any more. ]