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[barkathemoon]

[For a long time, Renji isn't really sure what to say. He's back here, and that's not exactly how he had panned out his life. But he had to make a call, make sure people weren't dead. Make sure Ichigo and Hanatarou hadn't gotten themselves killed.]

...We really gotta stop meetin' like this, Bell Pointe.

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[1stguardian]

[His voice is tired, just a bit hesitant.]

Renji?

[barkathemoon]

None other. How're ya holdin' up?

[1stguardian]

I've had better days.

[A pause.]

It's been a long time.

[barkathemoon]

Not that long, I don't think, but I'd guess it'd feel like ages in this shithole. Miss me? That's just sweet.

[ofnoblemind]

[...He knows that voice. There is no way he could ever not recognize it.

And deep down Byakuya is glad to hear it, but his voice remains the same, calm tone he always adopts.]

It appears the city disagrees with you, Renji.

[barkathemoon]

[WELL, that was certainly a surprise, hearing Byakuya's voice of all people.]

Taichou! When did you get here?

[ofnoblemind]

This is my fifth day here.

[barkathemoon]

[Renji takes a moment to count to himself. It feels like he's only been gone for 2 weeks. Apparently, from the state of everything, a lot happened.]

Looks like I just missed you from when I was last here, then. What happened here, Taichou? It looks like giant hollow came in and ripped up the place.

[shyeyed]

Renji san? N-nice joke.

[barkathemoon]

Not so sure it was a joke or the truth. How're things on your end?

[shyeyed]

U-um! It's a little, uh. Busy! You missed out on some well uh, interesting times.

[barkathemoon]

Interesting?

[justhitjackpot]

Welcome back, dude. You hitch a ride back in with the cannibal fuckface?

[barkathemoon]

Must've, seeing as he showed up 'bout the same time I did.

[justhitjackpot]

Well, what's your story? You go back home, or was it just a blink between last time and this one?

You're not the first to pop up a second time.