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[video]

[fivepetals]

Are you alright, Ukitake-taicho?

[ ...that woman is scary :| ]

[video]

[maelstroms]

[ She really is, isn't she?

Faltering for a split second, Ukitake rakes a hand through his hair, but manages to offer Hinamori a smile all the same - ]

I believe so! There's no need to fret, Hinamori-chan.

[ And then he lowers his voice, because, oh goodness, Beast's not all that far away. ]

Though it seems as if I'll be having company for quite awhile...

[video]

[fivepetals]

As long as you're sure!

[ just lowers her voice to a low conspiratorial whisper: ] Could it be that you've been selected for the matchmaking service?

[video]

[maelstroms]

[ IS SHE ACTUALLY WHISPERING WITH HIM, that is so endearing that it hurts. Conspiracy theories, captains and lieutenants have them.

Nodding once, he raises his hand, showcasing the bit of red string twined about his thumb. ]

This is proof of selection, isn't it?

[ And the look he's giving her now is asking how long does this last for?. Not that he doesn't enjoy company, but... ]

[Video]

[maelstroms]

I'm fine, Rukia. A bit startled, but fine.

[ He waves the whole ordeal off with ease, partly because he honestly hadn't meant to disturb anyone, but mostly because Beast's still with him now.

Truth to be told, the only thing that isn't well is his brand new apartment. ]

As for the table though, I'm not quite certain.

[Video]

[maelstroms]

There are worse things than meeting someone new, I think.

And as uncomfortable as it is, I don't foresee it getting any worse... Perhaps some good can come of it, yet.

[ voice ]

[swordofmiltia]

I didn't take you for the furniture-wielding type.

[ voice ]

[beast_trainer]

I will throw what I please.

[ voice ]

[swordofmiltia]

Yes, you have the right to do that...

[ Why is Anatole full of strong, violent women? ]

However, tables aren't likely to talk when you flip them.

Re: [ voice ]

[beast_trainer]

[Just lucky?]

Hn...I assume so.

[pandamaiden]

You're such a gentleman!

[ So impressive! ]

I hope you are able to work things out.

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[maelstroms]

Me, a gentleman?

[ Really? Admittedly, he was just trying to run damage control, however polite. ]

[maelstroms]

Thank you though, for the well wishes, little one. I hope so, too!

[pandamaiden]

[ Seriously. The men she hangs out with aren't the most gentlemanly. She's pretty sure not pushing back is a good response and worthy of praise.

But have a frown instead. ]

It isn't nice to call a lady little.

[flaily voice]

[girl_unlocking]

[Eep!]

No fighting!

Tea. Tea is good. That's a starting point, since you both like it, right? Maybe you could bond over how you've both been here before but don't remember it?

Or...

voice;

[maelstroms]

[ Here, have a laugh. A little awkward, but still a laugh nonetheless. ]

Thank you for the suggestions, Summers-san! We've already reached something an agreement, though... [ He gives pause, his voice softening. ]

I hadn't known Beast-san was formerly in Anatole, as well.

voice;

[girl_unlocking]

Yuh-huh. She was part of Joker's---

[A little softer.]

---she was part of his carnival. And she had a badass cat with her! Not the rod-shooting kind.

voice;

[beast_trainer]

[Hears Joker and quickly has her attention.]

You knew Joker?