3rd box [video]

[transitorychild]

[The buildings seem to rush by, half of the screen taken up by a dark spot as the Forge is partially covered by his hand. Sai's voice can be heard, somewhat annoyed, and as he raises his hand to wipe at his face, bits of pumpkin can be seen in his hair, as well as a little blood from a nick made by the stem hitting him in the forehead.]You know, if

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[maelstroms]

[ The contents of the broadcast leave much to the imagination, yes - an odd sound, cold intonations, and "I killed his horse" - but, for the moment at hand, Ukitake seems to be only concerned with one thing: ]

Sai, are you all right?

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[transitorychild]

Me?

[He's a little confused. It's not often that people wonder about his well-being. Come to think of it, he's not sure if anybody ever has.]

He hit me with his pumpkin.

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[maelstroms]

Ah? Yes, you, of course-

[ And there's a fair amount of concern etched into his expression. Ukitake, you see, is completely sincere. ]

As you said, a pumpkin was thrown at you! And you were bleeding...

[ Not to mention momentarily unclothed. ]

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[transitorychild]

[He cocks his head in thought, then rubs at his forehead where he'd been bleeding not long ago]

Oh! I think I'm okay now... I don't usually stay injured for very long if I don't want to.

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[maelstroms]

You've the ability to heal yourself, then?

[ And then, a light sigh of relief. ]

Have you always been able to do as much?

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[transitorychild]

I don't know. Maybe I can? I can change my cells around whenever I want, so I guess that counts then, because I can make them close injuries.

[...that second question's kinda sobering there, Ukitake.]

I guess so. I don't really know what I am so I can't say if I have or not, but probably?

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[maelstroms]

You're able to manipulate your cells as you please? If that's the case, you've astonishing potential for a boy your age.

[ Ukitake, on the other hand, seems to know exactly what Sai is - a child. ]

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[transitorychild]

Mmhmm.

Ah~! But I might not be a boy. I'm not really sure actually, but I like this form best, so it's what I use.