Giovanni laid on a rooftop somewhere in the seireitei. His feet were extremely sore from all his walking. Sandals and Rough Roads did not go well together despite what anyone said. He gazed at the sky, trying his best not to drift off into a snooze. He knew he should be going to the head captains office to tell him about the 24 names that he found and enrolled. He should also be getting ready for that test he was supposed to be taking to gain rank. He should ALSO be exploring what Sorareo was talking about last time he trained. turns out there was quite a few things he should be doing but at the moment he just wanted to be off his feet. Taking the weight off his feet felt so good that everything else could wait. He looked at his tattered shihakusho, it was ripped and dirty but he wasn't exactly sure where to get another one from. Squads provided them after you got your first one at graduation. He probably should look into getting a knew one. Maybe after his feet felt better, or after his report/test. regardless nothing was happening right now.

Hikari decided to ignore Niki, obviously something was wrong with her and he didn't want to think about her anymore. Hearing what Sui said made him realize that she was lazy, of course he knew she was, but not that lazy. Lazy people weren't really the people he got along with the most, but he accepted people how they were most of the time. "It doesn't matter if I lose against a girl, it's just the same as if I lose against a guy.....But Xiangqi takes a fair amount of thinking, especially against me, not trying to brag or anything. But, I'm just saying...."

Nishiki Kalemoru

Nishiki shrugged then walked out of the room. 'Well that was a complete fucking waist of time and a major buzz kill' She continued to walk, straight back to the bar. "Uuuu what's wrong with me? He was an ass to start with... Why would I even think-yeah, I actually wasn't thinking. Bleh" Nishiki walked straight pass the bar right out of the Seireitei, unsheathing her Zanpakuto. "Welp, time to get back to training!" She yelled, running further and further from the Seireitei to murder a couple dozen Hollows.

Expllo said
Hikari decided to ignore Niki, obviously something was wrong with her and he didn't want to think about her anymore. Hearing what Sui said made him realize that she was lazy, of course he knew she was, but not lazy. Lazy people weren't really the people he got along with the most, but he accepted people how they were most of the time. "It doesn't matter if I lose against a girl, it's just the same as if I lose against a guy.....But Xiangqi takes a fair amount of thinking, especially against me, not trying to brag or anything. But, I'm just saying...."

"Does it now? Would you like to make a bet then? If I can beat you at Xiangqi....... Then you have to carry me around for an entire week. You see walking gets to be a pain, and if I lose concentration during Zen mode I can't use it for a while." Sui said sitting up and smirking. "And if I lose, then I guess I will leave you alone or do you have any other wishes that you may want me to do?"

"Deal," Hikari said as he grabbed the board game and they began playing. Around twenty minutes later they finished the game with Sui being the winner, with Hikari guiding her a bit throughout him trapping her, in a way he sort of let her win that game. He took a breath and smirked as he slid the board game over and laid beside her. "Looks like you win.....Though it'll probably have to wait until my shoulder heals fully, then I'll carry you, deal right?" he asked with a bit of a chuckle.

Even though she won she had a frown on her face. "No, I can tell you let me win, so I don't count the deal. I mean if you really want to however then by all means. Or was that little inspection at the bar that you gave me alll for naught." Sui said with a smirk. "Also I'm sorry, we took that too far. I formally apologize for the both of us. If you want I can leave and never bother you again."

Axel said
"Ok so what's my options for getting in, I could just sneak past the guard and have my ass stomped on the second the second I even touch the gate. That doesn't sound like fun and the chances of that actually working are very slim. Create a distraction and then go from there? Hmmm...the chances of that working all depends on the distraction I use and.....I forgot about one little but crucial factor!! How will I get out safely without being noticed!!? Well I have to find a way over there or else two hours of my life would've been for nothing! Wait...who's that!!?" Seteno quickly shunpoed onto a nearby tree while gazing down at someone. A man could be seen leaving the barracks, all packed up with a small girl running after him. "Packed up and leaving Squad six? Sounds interesting, my observation of the other guy will have to wait. Let's find out where this guy is going and why he's so intent on abandoning his baby sister." He said silently, jumping from tree to tree in an attempt to follow the man.

With every step Shoske step, she shadowed him. He walked faster, and so did she. He sighed, stopping and turning back to her "Are you gonna keep on following me?" She nodded her head multiple times. He turned away and began to walk. This time, he had no destination in mind. He couldn't go to Squad 11 with this young girl. He had the instinctive urge to fight at the moment, but he was with the small girl. Her presence helped him fight this urge What has happened to me...I can't fight right now, I'll lose myself. I need some solitude Shoske picked up the pace, walking faster this time. He headed towards the outskirts of the Soul Society, wanting to get away from civilization. He stopped, turning back to see the small girl breathing heavily. He knelled down "Get on" Her face lit up as she jumped on his back so that he could give her a piggy back ride. This time, Shoske began to shunpo. He covered the distance much faster this time. It wouldn't take long before they were out of the Soul Society and in the forests outside of the Soul Society.

Zane620 said
Even though she won she had a frown on her face. "No, I can tell you let me win, so I don't count the deal. I mean if you really want to however then by all means. Or was that little inspection at the bar that you gave me alll for naught." Sui said with a smirk. "Also I'm sorry, we took that too far. I formally apologize for the both of us. If you want I can leave and never bother you again."

"It's not that I let you win, it's that I helped you. Besides, I'm a man of my word, so I'll carry you around," Hikari said. When she apologized, Hikari nodded, "You're forgiven, I mean, atleast you have enough sense to realize what you've done and to apologize for it. That other girl however....Well, I guess I'll forgive her too, I'm not one to hold grudges. But you can stay, your company is....Alright, aside from that little event, it's been nice having you here."

"And that goes against a challenge with a bet. The purpose behind it is to win, not help your opponent win." Sui said giving him a blank look. Not understanding if he was pretending to act smart or if he didn't know what a bet was. "Or maybe..... You just wanted to carry me the entire time? Im quite alright with that. Feel free to carry me anytime in that case.

Nishiki Kalemoru

Nishiki walked back into the Seireitei, head down as she trudged through the pathways holding her unsheathed, blood-covered, sealed Zanpakuto. Her hair covered her eyes while bloody claw marks decorated her skin; a few on her legs and arms as well as three across her left cheek. They were nothing to her, she could feel the pain but it wasn't an issue for her, these were just the results of reckless behaviour while using Wrath. 'Arr shit, I've got to freaking apologise... I don't know that many people here so I don't particularly want any bad blood between those I do know or meet...' She continued to trudge all the way to Hikari's door. 'Here goes nothing' Nishiki knocked. She was only planning to give a quick apology and then leave, short and sweet.

"Well maybe I'm just a nice guy and wanted to help? Besides, I wasn't very eager to win. I don't think you have anything I'm interested in, and most things I want I like to get myself so it wouldn't have mattered either way," Hikari said as he stood up and walked to a mirror. He dropped the top half of his Shihakushō revealing the tape around his torso and shoulders, as well as his left arm. He began rolling his shoulders while looking in the mirror, he then looked back at Sui, then back at the mirror. "You're light, you shouldn't be much trouble to carry," he said before he pulled the top half of his Shihakushō back on and tied it. Hearing someone knock, Hikari walked to the door and opened it seeing it was Niki, "Oh...You....You leave something?" He asked.

Nishiki Kalemoru

Blinking, Nishiki tried to calm her nervousness but it had only gotten worse the second she heard the door open. Hikari stood in the doorway, asking if she left something. Nishiki immediately propped her head up and gave a nervous chuckle while rubbing the back of her head sheepishly. "Hehe, n-no um well... I came to apologise for last night... I guess I'm a little too playful for my own good and had gotten mistaken h-heh. I'm sorry for my behaviour and how I acted, I'm not asking for forgiveness or anything, just needed to try and right a wrong... I-I'll be going now, I won't bother you again" Nishiki stiffly turned towards the exit and began walking away.

"A bets still a bet, but alright I will allow this little Gentleman's pride act, its rather adorable. Besides being carried around is tooo good to pass up." Sui said as Hiakri went and did something with the bandages around his body before answering the door where Niki came and apologized, with Sui just sitting on the end of the bed with a blank expression as the events went on.

AbigailTenshi said
Blinking, Nishiki tried to calm her nervousness but it had only gotten worse the second she heard the door open. Hikari stood in the doorway, asking if she left something. Nishiki immediately propped her head up and gave a nervous chuckle while rubbing the back of her head sheepishly. Nishiki stiffly turned towards the exit and began walking away.

Zane620 said
"A bets still a bet, but alright I will allow this little Gentleman's pride act, its rather adorable. Besides being carried around is tooo good to pass up." Sui said as Hiakri went and did something with the bandages around his body before answering the door where Niki came and apologized, with Sui just sitting on the end of the bed with a blank expression as the events went on.

"Um, yeah, it's fine don't worry about it," Hikari said after she finished talking. He watched as she walked off and stepped back into the room closing the door. He then turned to Sui and gave a quick nod, "May I ask what Squad you're in? Don't seem like the type for this Squad, or ten, or six, or one, or two, not five or eight," Hikari then realized what he was doing and stopped, "I'm sorry, it's just....You're kind of lazy, and those are somewhat active Squads ya'know?" He gave a slight shrug, wondering if she was even in a Squad.

Sui gave an amused giggle at this. Him stating the obvious about her being too lazy for pretty much every squad. "Well currently I'm in no squad, I was going to go join Squad Thirteen, I feel like out of every squad, that one might work me to death less faster than the rest of the squads. I mean I don't see why everyone rushes to do stuff. You got to live life and enjoy it. Eh those words sound like they come from a lazy individual don't they?" Sui said with a smile.

AbigailTenshi said
Rio smiled as she listened to Kaizo talk. The sound of his voice was so soothing to her, it sounded just wonderful. She then giggled as he chuckled at what he said before he kissed her again. She kissed back softly, never before had she felt so light, so happy. But then he pulled away and spoke for the last time. Rio gulped, feeling her heart-rate speed up dramatically and her cheeks darken. Slowly, panic took over her body. She knew that any movement she'd make right now that could be mistaken as a negative move would make Kaizo feel heartbroken. But did she love him? Surely it was too early for that... Well to her it felt early... But, one day, she could see herself falling in love with Kaizo, so what would be the harm in saying it back? It's not like she didn't feel like she did... She just wasn't ready for this... Wasn't ready to confirm her feelings by putting them into words. But what could she do? It was either say it and make Kaizo happy, or not say it and risk loosing him.... After what felt like hours but was only mere minutes of debating internally with herself, Rio spoke those words back, and was sure she meant them... If she didn't, she wouldn't of been able to say them without hesitation. Her heart then calmed down as a satisfied smile settled onto her face. She let out a breath that she didn't know she was holding, her right hand still in his hair with her left on his cheek.

Kaizo nodded at Rio then watched her as she told him that she loved him also which made him smile, maybe it was a bit soon to announce it but he was sure of his feelings...positive...this would last and he'd make sure of that. Kaizo then kissed Rio once more then he slowly pulled away and spoke "I'll do everything and anything for you Rio...I'll protect you and I'll help you no matter what. It may seem a little sudden but...I am sure of my feelings Rio and I am going to follow them not deny them...I know this could be something perfect which is why I am willing to risk everything we had up until now to go for it...of course if things don't work out then things wont really ever be the same but in my heart I know it will work out...I'll make sure of it..." Kaizo smiled once more as he gave Rio a light hug

Nishiki Kalemoru

Once out of the Squad 3 barracks, Nishiki sighed, her head tilting forward as a smirk slid onto her face. "Way to embarrass yourself Niki heh... huuu..." Nishiki's eyes then widened suddenly. "Really?! Now?!" She ran frantically back to Squad five, passed a guy who was asking if anyone occupied the area. Now wasn't the time, she could feel her hourglass draining so she ran directly into her room and ignored him fully. "WILL YOU EVER GIVE ME A BR-" Her unconsciousness was suddenly lost as her body fell back, flat onto her floor causing a loud thud. She seemed almost dead if is wasn't for the faint beating for her heart.

When Nishiki regained her sense's, she knew exactly where she was.

A harsh light was shone on her, causing her to lift an arm to try and block the raze from blinding her sight. After a few minutes she had gotten used to it. She looked around her... nothing... A black void as always. "Heh... Nothing ever changes..." Nishiki mumbled. "WHAT WAS THAT?!"



The large Tarot card for Wrath appeared in front of her, screaming at Nishiki in it's harsh, manly voice. The snakes and snake-like tongue slithered about inside the face of the card as the mouth moved. "N-Nothing W-Wrath!" Nishiki promptly raised her hands up in defence, trying to sooth Wrath a little despite the fact that every attempt at this would always fail. Wrath would never calm down, considering the face that it was Wrath, one could understand why. "Ooohh Nishiki baby~ What was with that stunt you pulled last niight~ You clearly need to work on your seeeducing skills~" Lust appeared behind her, causing Nishiki to abruptly turn her attention to her. Lust spoke in a woman's voice; sultry and seductively while elongating some of the words she spoke to add a little sense of lustful urgency. "I know... It was a mistake I swear! I'm S-Sorry! I'll d-do better next time!" She nodded her own head to try and get Lust to believe her as if it didn't, she knew what would happen next. The wolf's half-lidded eyes looked at Nishiki and scrutinised her for a moment. Nishiki could feel Lust deliberating so she kept a smile on her face to make her appear more believable. After a few agonising minutes of silent torture, Lust spoke up again. "Ooookay~ But you should know beeetter Nikiii~" "YES SHE SHOULD KNOW FUCKING BETTER! FUCKING WORTHLESS BITCH!" Wrath yelled again behind her, causing Nishiki to wince from the sudden loud noise. "Y-Yes" She shook a little. Every time Nishiki would be pulled into her Zanpakuto's inner world, it was always like this...If she had a choice, she'd choose to never come back here again.. But as usual, she doesn't get to decide or have any say in any matter or else she'd get punished. After a moment, the cards retracted back into the darkness and Nishiki's head snapped up, looking around frantically before the light was shut off.

"NOO!" Nishiki screamed, her eyes springing wide open as she immediately sat up. Panting deeply, she blink a few times to regain her vision, relieved that the sight of her room met her eyes. Taking slow, deep breath, Nishiki stood up but then clutched her head as she stood up too fast. "Shit" Her head throbbed from the collision it had with the floor but she just endured the pain... If she complained, they might drag her back in again...

Giovanni reached his hand out to the sky, shielding his eyes from the suns rays. Mind wandered idly from topic to topic, past to present. Things that happened years ago, things that happened days ago. Just a lot of things. somewhat suddenly he focused on his hand, before sitting up. he still didnt want to get up but something was bothering him. Something he wasn't quite sure of. as if something was missing. He bit his thumb trying to piece it together. he ran though recent events mentally hoping to find out what was so disturbing to him. He worked backwards, it wasnt his recent trip to the North. it wasnt the trip before that with the hollows. it wasn't squad 5. it wasnt the head captain.... it wasn't the hollow atta....yes it was. He closed his eyes and practically forced himself to remember the feel of an cold spiritual pressure. it seemed to hang at the edge of his consciousness as he was never close to its source but he could remember how it felt, so cold. that spiritual pressure was the one that clashed with the arrancars spiritual pressure... he hadnt felt it sense. Now that his relaxing was interrupted with concern he flashstepped toward the squad one barracks. knocking "your soon to be assistant is back" he announced himself

He chuckled, "Yeah actually, they do," he ran a hand through his hair and looked away for a second before his eyes shot back towards her. "I think Squad thirteen would probably work you less than allot of other Squads....Aside from daily patrols, but hopefully you don't get stuck with doing this. I know moving can be a drag," he half-joked with her as he stuck his hands into the pockets of his Shihakushō.

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"Alright, sounds good. C'mon sis," Gai said as they got their mission from Ryouta he walked out of the barracks and into the location they were meant to be in. Reaching into his pockets he put on his gloves and dropped the top half of his Shihakushō, cracking his knuckles he looked back at Seki, "You ready sis?" he asked as he began raising his Spirit Energy to draw the Hollows to him.

Kurisa said
Kaizo nodded at Rio then watched her as she told him that she loved him also which made him smile, maybe it was a bit soon to announce it but he was sure of his feelings...positive...this would last and he'd make sure of that. Kaizo then kissed Rio once more then he slowly pulled away and spoke "I'll do everything and anything for you Rio...I'll protect you and I'll help you no matter what. It may seem a little sudden but...I am sure of my feelings Rio and I am going to follow them not deny them...I know this could be something perfect which is why I am willing to risk everything we had up until now to go for it...of course if things don't work out then things wont really ever be the same but in my heart I know it will work out...I'll make sure of it..." Kaizo smiled once more as he gave Rio a light hug

Rio Okotaru Darishimo

Rio listened to Kaizo, allowing him to kiss her again and give her a hug. Her eyes squeezed shut as she hugged Kaizo back. It took all ounces of her strength to prevent the single tear threatening to drop from escaping her eyes. She didn't want to cry, it was embarrassing... She just felt a little emotional since ever since she had lost her memories, no one was ever with her, beside her. Rio was used to just doing her own thing, staying alone as she kept to herself... At times it could be draining and difficult, but no matter what, she'd never give up and just kept moving forward. But now Kaizo's with her... And he feels the way he does... Rio may not be alone for the rest of her life after all. It felt different, would take some getting used to, but the bottom line was that it was good, very good. Rio hugged Kaizo a little tighter before letting go, looking down onto the table with a little chuckle. "I think your tea may be cold now heh" She looked back up at Kaizo, a warm happiness glowing in her eyes. "Would you like for me to make you some more?" She asked quietly.