Madarame Ikkaku is waking up, and is probably coherent enough to be questioned.

[Anyone who wants to do so, feel free.]

There is a flash as a gate from the mortal world swings open, and Zaraki Kenpachi steps through, an unconscious and bleeding Ikkaku in his arms. Abarai Renji follows, closing the gate behind him ( Read more... )

With a controlled exhalation, Unohana turns to Hanatarou and the Twelfth Division emissaries. "Gentlemen," she says. "We have here an outbreak of what appears to be a virus of high virulence but low power, resulting in significant aggravation but low mortality risk. We are currently engaging in palliatives. We have no definite results as to whether ( Read more... )

Not terribly long after Zaraki arrives back in Eleventh, six young men, all sporting white lab coats and shiny black doctor's cases, arrive in Eleventh's central location, where all the hubbub is ( Read more... )

Sudden and Urgent EventsNumerous members of Eleventh Division seem to be coming down with what is either gastric flu or food poisoning ( Read more... )

Not long after absconding with Hinamori, Renji returns to the relief station, deflecting any inquiries at the door by stating he's after some items Hinamori left behind ( Read more... )

[message arrives via normal 4th Division memo channels]

Yamada,

I would appreciate a word with you when you have the time. Nothing serious; I just need to check up on a few things.

Captain Unohana Retsu

Captain Hitsugaya Toushirou has just left the offices of Tenth Division. After wandering a little bit-- excuse me, inspecting various rebuilding and retraining exercises-- the young taichou makes his way to Fourth Division's chief aid station, to take a stop at Hinamori Momo's room to see how his old friend is doing.

[Note is brought by a 6th Division shinigami.]

I would be grateful for a report on the medical condition and current status of Kuchiki Rukia. You may deliver it in person or in writing.

Kuchiki Byakuya, 6th Division Captain

There is a blank piece of paper on Yamada Hanatarou's desk. It bears the message Heat me up!

( Should Hanatarou realise the (not immediately obvious) meaning of this and hold the letter above a flame, the following message will show up, written in invisible ink. )