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[fighting_boy]

[Filtered to the Thirteenth]Rukia? I'm getting the distinct vibe I should be hoofing it to the living world and Orihime right about now

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[Private]

[isshinkurosaki]

Ay! That you would refer to your father in such a way breaks my heart, Ichigo! You've been hanging around with that Ishida boy too long!

When are you coming and where are you staying?

[Private]

[fighting_boy]

Today, and I'll be on duty, so that's going to depend on where my duties take me. But I'll be around the Karakura area.

[Private]

[isshinkurosaki]

Well, you know what times I'll be home!

Or rather, you know all the times I won't be home...

[Private]

[fighting_boy]

Yeah, I do.

I'm tagging along with Orihime as a sorta bodyguard until we can solve her situation some way. I'll be over some time when she doesn't need me around. I'll try to time it so you'll be home, too.

[Private]

[leekspin]

Eh? ...Oh, sure! That's fine. Just let me know when to expect you, Ichigo-kun. You know where the house is?

[Private]

[fighting_boy]

You can expect me right about now. I can find my way, but if you wouldn't mind meeting me somewhere near the house, that'd be good.

And... All right. I'm not gonna lie to you. Captain Ukitake assigned me to be your bodyguard until we can figure this whole thing out in some way. Actually, I volunteered. I know it rubs you the wrong way, but... I'll talk to you when I get there, all right?

[Private]

[leekspin]

Oh, no, it doesn't bother me! As long as you actually want to. I talked about some things with Renji-kun, then talked with Ishida-sensei myself. I'm not the only one in danger, so having you here would be a huge relief.

I'll meet you out on the sidewalk!

[Private]

[fighting_boy]

Yeah, I want to.

I'll be posted in Karakura until further notice, then, I guess. It's kinda nostalgic, don'tcha think?

... Not the only one in danger? What's up?

[Private]

[the_rotator]

We're actually in the process of creating a more formal arrangement you'll be a part of, but for the moment, yes, you should go. Keep me in the loop.

Also...have you noticed anything...strange happening with Zangetsu?

[Private]

[fighting_boy]

Yes, Vice-Captain Kuchiki, ma'am.

Yeah. He's standing on the wall in my room. Says he's more comfortable that way--don't ask the obvious gravity question, it's just how he rolls.

I have no clue either.

[Private]

[the_rotator]

...well, as long as he's comfortable.

This is practically epidemic, and it doesn't seem to be restricted to those at or near bankai. Shirayuki and I spoke at length earlier, and it was rather unsettling. She wants to meet you, by the way. One more reason for you to go now.

[Private]

[fighting_boy]

He's not actually comfy, he's just enduring stoically. He showed up while I was asleep, and now he's saying he can't go back, like he can't find the way. How's that for weird?

I keep hearing noises to that effect, yeah. I'm kinda surprised everyone's taking it so calmly for now.

... Your sword spirit wants to meet me? Should I run now?

[Filter]

[be_my_shield]

I agree with your sentiments, Kurosaki. Rukia will update you on as orders as they become available. Please keep her updated on all your activities in the living world.

[Filtered to Ukitake and Rukia]

[fighting_boy]

Yes, sir. I'm pretty sure I've already found something that should be brought to your attention, though not via the network. The situation's calm, though, and we're dropping by Soul Society on Wednesday and staying a while, so Orihime should be safe in Seireitei then.