[quote=Expllo]
"I don't care about my shirt, alright? Like you said, I'm just happy I get to see you again....So that you forgive me," Kenta said as he rubbed one his left arm giving her a real smile, happy that she had forgiven him, one thing he had been thinking about for two months and more. But that dropped as he rubbed the back of his head looking away once again. "....But I have bad news....I um...I won't be returning to the Gotei 13," Kenta said before looking back at her, "That's not to say I won't visit, because I will! I mean, I hope to talk to you more...And my sister wants to join the Gotei 13, I-I'll tell you about her later....Plus I'm working on something with Hikari, and I still need to meet his sister! And Kaizo, I think I should properly meet him, last time I was sorta of a jerk wasn't I? And I also want to see Captain Kuchiki, s-so there's still some stuff I need to do there but....I just won't feel comfortable going back...Because of some things I did."
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Rio sniffed while continuing to wipe her eye before looking back up to Kenta, feeling as though a weight had been lifted off of her shoulders as she was able to cry. She listened to Kenta, smiling softly. [b]"I don't know why you'd think I wouldn't forgive you... If anything, I should be the one begging for forgiveness... I'm sorry about everything Kenta."[/b] Rio looked down and let her smile slip before listening to the rest he had to say. Waiting until he was finished, Rio looked back up at him, speaking up while smiling once more. [b]"I understand Kenta. You didn't leave the Seireitei to just return again, besides, I'm pretty sure that whatever reason for this is a good one. It's your life Kenta, do what you feel is best... As long as I get to see you when you visit and speak to you, I don't care where you are.... Just, be careful.... I hope you haven't been falling into some bad areas while you were away... I would like for you to tell me some time, I have much to share with you also.... And your sister?-Um, Okay"[/b] Remembering when Kenta talked about his arms, the ones he left on the clone, Rio shook her head. She didn't want to spark any bad memories for Kenta so she would avoid asking [i]those[/i] type of questions for now, plus he did say he'd tell her about his sister later anyway. [b]"Well make sure you let your sister know that when she does join us, she can always come to me for help, no matter what Squad she joins. I see, I didn't even know Hikari had a sister... And you should definitely see Kaizo, don't worry about what happened last time, that's in the past. Also, just to let you know, Captain Kuchiki had picked a new Lieutenant... Originally, he asked me to take your place, but then Kaizo became a Captain and asked for me to be his Lieutenant.... I couldn't take your place.... However, the Captain's son did and well, he's not the most... erm.... politest person in the world, but I find him Okay."[/b] Rio closed her eye for a moment, making a small chuckle noise before opening it again, placing a hand on his shoulder while smiling. [b]"Kenta, we don't think of you any differently than before. Whatever you did doesn't matter... I understand that there are certain things that one must do in certain... [i]dire[/i] situations. It's been around over three months now, we have a new Head Captain and things have changed, as you may know. Don't feel that you're unwelcome, because that's certainly not true.... However, if it's a personal thing then Okay, but you'll always be welcome at Squad Two atleast. I know you spoke to Nohime... Thank you for that"[/b] Taking her hand off, Rio continued to show her smile, crossing her arms. [b]"I see that you've changed alot Kenta, especially appearance-wise. I had no idea of what you were hiding under that hat of yours, but I must say you're hair looks more prettier than I expected heh heh.... But, you're not the only one who's been changing"[/b] Rio chuckled to herself before sighing and looking off to the right. [b]"I'm glad you chose to see me... I really needed this...."[/b]