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[hibiscushield]

[ It's evident that Orihime adores her Happiny by the way she's holding the Pokemon up in the air by the waist. ]

Ahaha, you're so cute! [ Happiny squeals happily in response as Orihime inspects the Pokemon at eye-level. ] Ohh, you're so tiny, I could just pack you up in my bag and take you home with me!!

[ But her excitement is short-lived,

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[freezetheskies]

[Well. Here's a shock; he wasn't expecting to see her again...she looks older. How long has it been for her? Long enough for trouble to find them again, at least. ...Not that that takes long.]

You can't leave by choice. Whatever they've gotten into, they'll have to handle without you there for a time if things actually continue there.

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[freezetheskies]

[If that happened, there would be a lot of trouble the next days. A lot of messy trouble.]

It might, and it might not. If he attacked Ishida from behind, he wouldn't have to be very strong to take him out of the fight. It more depends on his methods than on his abilities.

[A pause, and yes. He was a bit startled there. Anyone completely losing their powers is nearly unheard of and there aren't many documented cases because of it. What had Kurosaki gotten himself into this time?]

Do you know how that happened?

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[hibiscushield]

[ Even without his powers, he'd still wreak havoc. ]

I don't know how Tsukishima-san attacked Ishida-kun, but I know that he doesn't mean well. One of his subordinates came to my apartment to attack me right before he showed up, and it seemed like they had planned it out beforehand.

[ A nod. ] Kurosaki-kun had to use an attack to defeat Aizen... and the consequence that came along with it was that he would lose his Shinigami powers. He sacrificed his powers to save all of us... And...

[ There's a pause before she puts on a look of sheer determination, mixed in with a bit of worry. ] Th-That's why I want to go back. Sado-kun and I... and even Ishida-kun, too, I think... We want to protect Kurosaki-kun.

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[freezetheskies]

[And freak out everyone from his world, too. Oi...

A long pause here; if they had planned it and gone after Inoue and Ishida, that meant they were probably targeting either people with powers or Kurosaki's allies. Hard to tell which, but it was trouble either way. Especially if he really was powerless because of what he'd done to solve their problems. The idiot...]

You'd have to protect yourself first. You'd be no use to him if you end up cut down in the same way as Ishida.

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[hibiscushield]

[ And his words sting oh-so lightly, because he's right. She attacked Tsukishima mindlessly, blind with conviction, driven by the desire to put Ishida's attacker to shame. Who knows what'll happen to her as soon as she gets sent back to Karakura?

And yet, even so... she isn't quite sure if she can heed his words, because naturally, their lives will always come before hers. ]

I couldn't just stand there and do nothing.

[ She swallows. ] ...B-But, you're right. I... I should have thought things out more thoroughly before doing anything.

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[freezetheskies]

[While the sting wasn't his intention, he wouldn't regret if he knew. She has to realize that her life is equally as important as theirs, even if she thinks otherwise.

But he knows what she means. Protocol dictates that Captains and Lieutenants should place their own lives in the highest priority, but he's never been able to abandon his squad. Not when there's still help he can give them.]

Some people retain the memories they gain here when they return home. You may wish to prepare to move quickly if you're sent home before someone arrives and can tell you what happens.

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[hibiscushield]

[ That's a quality she has that can be both very beneficial and very troublesome. In this case, it's the latter, and even though she says that she understands, she still has yet to fully realize it. ]

I... I will. I'll be careful. Thank you, Toushirou-kun.

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[freezetheskies]

[A nod. There's nothing else he can really do, given the distance and the circumstances, but....]

I would suggest you get moving. It's a three day walk to the next town and there is no place to purchase extra supplies if you choose to stay in New Bark for a time.

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[hibiscushield]

[ A sudden change in atmosphere occurs as Orihime tries to alleviate the tension. ]

Okay, you're right! I-I've been inside for a while to avoid getting sick, but... I guess I have no choice but to head out, right?

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[freezetheskies]

You have a choice, but I can't say making the journey without supplies would be simple. Especially if the weather continues to behave this way.

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[hibiscushield]

I'll raid the cabinets, then!! Um, Mom should have something I can use to stay safe, right?

[ Boy oh boy, does it feel weird saying that. That lady's not even her real mom. And don't even get Orihime started on her real mom. ]

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[freezetheskies]

Provided you can get back into the house, she might. I've never seen anyone manage to get back inside.

[Oh, he's not going to start. Had that woman call herself his mother twice already, and when he doesn't ever remember having a mother...yeah not opening that can of worms.]

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[hibiscushield]

I-I think the only reason she let me back in the first time was because my Happiny ended up staying inside... I didn't realize it until later, haha! B-But I'll manage, somehow.

[ That can's pretty much taboo for like, every Bleach character ever. ]

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[freezetheskies]

[A nod. Even if she doesn't....well...]

There should be others who arrived in town with you. It may be beneficial if you travel with a group until you can reach another town.

[So taboo it's never mentioned. And when it is...whoo boy it gets messy.]

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[hibiscushield]

A group? Ah, I'll have to go and see who's around. Um, how long will it take for me to get to the next town?

[ It's especially taboo for all of the Karakura kids. That is just... off-limits. ]

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[freezetheskies]

It depends on how fast you travel, but it generally takes about three days. The town after that is more than a week away.

[So off-limits that even mentioning it's off-limits is off-limits.]