Kyūbantai activities? The check-up

Captain Posts : 35 Points : 55 Join date : 2010-08-21

Now that the dinner was over and done with, Tetsu finally had the chance to do what had been planning on doing for a long time now. The monthly dinners and other Captain obligations had proved to be a hindrance so far, but not anymore. The male had a peaceful look on his face, probably a result of finally having some alone time. It was sort of fun, but he always found himself uncomfortable with spending lots of time with such groups. Especially when dangerous individuals such as Izanagi were involved. But peace had returned to the Division grounds, if only momentarily. While the day was still young and clear, he could finish the last task in his line of duty before enjoying a short rest and a moment of relaxation. He headed towards the nearby storage, discovering a set of old stairs. These stairs lead directly to the roof of his Division. A secret exit or so to say. He was now all set for the one overdue job he had to do - Properly surveying the progress of his Division, and reporting back to other Divisions, the First Division in particular. It was sort of bothersome, but someone had to do it. Besides he didn't mind. So long as he could do it mostly unnoticed, it would be a simple task. Just take a look at what everyone is doing. Peaceful days like these were great. No military trainings or publishing the magazine. Just doing the simpler tasks at your own pace before calming down for the evening.

And so he walked onwards, lowering his innate reiatsu signature to the lowest point possible. It was a strange habit of his, hiding even from his own peers. Taking precaution and such. Heck, he didn't even want to be noticed by them. He could do a better review if they didn't know that he was there. Catching them off-guard, viewing how they did their jobs naturally when he or his Lieutenant weren't there. Not to mention that anyone who could spot him deserved a special mention. Because so far, his sneaks had gone mostly unnoticed unless the blunder was self-inflicted. And the sneak of today had gone so far so good. The few trainees sparring outside in their garden of battles were so engaged in their little fights that they didn't even bother trying to survey their surroundings a little better. Two of the older men there giving them some tips, while enjoying sake on a break they were having. The beads of sweat running through their foreheads proving that they weren't entirely lazing off either. He crawled away from the edge of the roof, proceeding to other destinations. The walls outside of their Division barracks were common spots for the usual work-skippers. There were some amongst every Division. Whether they were the truly lazy ones, or the ones who became Shinigami only due to their connections to some Royal Families. The kind of people who just didn't care.

He sneaked there, still silent as ever, taking a peek down from the bare edge of the roof. Sure enough, there were three people there. One of them simply hanging against the wall and yawning, two talking while having a smoke. In any case, they were breaking the Division rules. He was sure he had told them hundreds of times that he hated smoking. At first he was thinking of giving them a personal lesson in humility. But the thought quickly crossed over, knowing that such a punishment would perhaps be a bit too harsh. That's why he took a memo from within the hidden depths of his uniform, and the pen Ichijou gave him earlier. Writing the names of the people there up, and deciding to give them extra clean-up duty later. Indeed, as one of the Shinigami he had all the time in the world to focus on these little details, given their absurdly long life-span. Going and memorizing the names of everyone in his Division. In the end it wasn't even such a difficult task. Shaking his head in disapproval for a bit, he left the area as quickly as he came there. This time finding a hatch in the roof, entering the insides of the Division through it. Now that the areas outside had been quickly checked, he could focus on the more bothersome task pertaining to his current job. The insides of his maze-like home. Seriously, they had rooms for everything. And all the rooms with any people in them had to be checked. Apart from the womens bathroom. He would have to count on someone else to go there. Yeah, his code of honor prevented him from doing anything indecent. He coughed twice, scurrying up on his way.

Trying to find all the people of his Division would indeed be a bothersome task, if done manually. So he decided to risk his cover a little and go for a simpler solution. Increasing his reiatsu levels just enough to get an accurate view on all the signatures within the premise of his Division. Then kicking it up a notch and going for the advanced technique known as Reiraku. Forming threads out of the all individual signatures and following them towards all the Shinigami there. Room after room, the training rooms and resting areas, removing the individual threads after he was done checking up on the person. Applications of such techniques were useful at times. So very useful. The Captain went on, Shunpoing through the entire Division. Finishing the report took more than an hour, but it was worth it. Most of the people were doing their training, the others were writing their reports, and those assigned to the magazine were either trying to finish the current cover or searching info all around Seireitei. It was good, mostly. Perhaps a bit too peaceful for his tastes. The people were mostly stationary. Working up on their business as usual, yet having frequent breaks. Somehow the spirit wasn't entirely there. Sighing, he places his hand on his face, trying to think of ways of making his Division more efficient. A single Shunpo later, he was out of there. It was the time for his official break anyways. All the paper work, he finished it ages ago.

The male went outside of his Division. At this time letting his guard down enough for others searching for him to sense him properly. Searching for his favorite spot, a small bit of land left untouched. A tiny cliff, with a large tree growing on it. Away from the buildings and the commotion. He usually took refuge in peaceful areas such as these. Below the branches, laying his head against the trunk of the tree and laying his body on the ground below. His eyes closed, a peaceful look on his face. The person was now having his first proper rest in ages, yet without ever falling asleep. Memories and thoughts running through his head. Viewing a slow panorama of events. He yawned, his arms now tugged firmly behind of his head. Giving him some support, and taking upon a more relaxed pose. This was what he had been looking for. The perfect kind of solitude and reprieve for such a soul. He didn't need people around of him, though some were actually quite fun. Just himself and what he held important. Even positions such as Captaincy didn't hold so much importance for him. These moments were the best for him.

Guest

As usual there was a horrendous amount of paperwork to manage...

anyone

“Asahina-san, are you feeling well?..”

“.. that looks like a lot of work, even for you, Asahina-san.”

“Ah, yes,”

“You're a very intelligent female, I trust you will have this all done by tomorrow morning. Thank you in advance.”

also

“Gomen nasai, Shirogane-senpai,”

if he didn't know already

“Slacking off, are we?..”

Captain Posts : 35 Points : 55 Join date : 2010-08-21

The Captain of the ninth Division really was having a nice rest under the tree. Finally free of worries and duty, having a moment of peace and quiet all to himself. He ignored the beauty of his surroundings, the sun that was still glowing a bright light as it began to gradually settle down, the blossoming cherries that floated around, and the magnificent sights of the Seireitei opening up before of him. Instead, he closed his eyes, and isolated himself in a world of his own. Merely listening to the sounds of nature as he began drifting off. The usually grumpy male finally looking peaceful, almost serene. His eyes closed, and lips pulled down to a neutral expression. While he already was a man by appearance, the look on his face being an innocent one. Almost like a lost child. He would remain motionless for a long time, constantly bordering between reality and daydream within these isolated thoughts of his. While he hadn't originally planned on doing so, the gruff male couldn't help but to reminisce on what his life was like in the past. Those happy and simple days, when everything seemed so right.

When left alone like this, the male really did experience fits of sudden nostalgia quite often. It was in his nature, though he sometimes even felt like forgetting some if not all of it. Within this world, everyone has to experience pain and sadness every now and then. Some people more often than others. Yet he wasn't reminiscing on the events that made him what he is today, but rather the pleasant experiences he still held dear to this day. A single face showing itself more clear to him than the others. A soft sigh escaped his lips at that moment, only audible to the one other person who was there as well. It was quite surprising that he seemed to ignore the presence. No, he hadn't even noticed the other person standing besides of him yet. He was just that caught up within his daydream. But the presence of the familiar female would not go unnoticed for long. The male's mind gradually turning towards to reality after a small shadow was cast over him. I don't want to go yet, he thought once within his daze, before deciding it was time to go now. None of this was actually real. Just one of those strong memories of his heart.

The eyes of that male twitched a little, before he finally opened them. The light emanating from the evening sun being too strong for his eyes at first. A familiar sight faintly opening before of him. "Wha... Sis?" he spoke in a silent and a very soft tone, sounding very different from his usual self. That same innocent expression remaining on his face for a moment. He then pulled himself up, now sitting on the grass, having also brought his right arm over his eyes. Shielding them from the light that came from the sun. While the resemblance was there, he knew it couldn't be. Another familiar figure showing herself to him. The male sighed, but not in an annoyed tone, his expression now the same as usual. "Tch. Damn memories", his voice still sounding soft, Tetsuya Shirogane left out a sarcastic remark at himself. There was only one person like that who could locate him without much difficulty. The current Lieutenant of his Division, Asahina Emiko. No one could mistake those shimmering blue eyes nor that brightly colored hair. Well, apart from a very nostalgic Tetsu...

He left out a quick snicker, before pulling himself up off the ground completely. The two, while very different, somehow didn't look too contrasting besides one another. Perhaps it was because of the rather unusual color his hair had as well, or because of them having known for a while already, who knows. Tetsuya yawned once, now placing his right hand on his forehead, also ruffling his hair while at it. Still spiky as ever. It was a mystery, how his hair stayed so spiky and smooth even without much care. Especially since he was a male. "What is it, Emiko-san? Finally done with your work as well?" his voice finally turned rougher, almost like it usually was, yet still showed a surprising amount of honesty and consideration. It was very rare not to hear this Captain swearing, or even sounding kind after all. Right now, he was just in a good mood. And Emiko was one of the few people who didn't seem to make a habit out of trying to pull out the worst out of him. Their familiarity being shown by how he went with the first name basis - a certain amount of good manners still shown through the use of a suffix.

Guest

So close, too close, touching him was within reach.

“Sis?”

this

“Haa─ my work?”

“N.. not exactly..”

“You sounded like you were having a pleasant rest. I apologize for disturbing you.. what was on your mind, Shirogane-senpai?..”

Captain Posts : 35 Points : 55 Join date : 2010-08-21

A faint curious look in his eyes, he turned his attention towards Emiko, now staring at her face. Noticing that her cheeks were a bit flushed for some reason. Tetsuya kept his gaze set at the female in front of him, showing that his attention was now focused on her. His stare wasn't a harmful one nor an uncomfortable one. Rather showing that he was now paying attention for what she had to say. This encounter amongst the falling leaves being a bit surprising after all. He didn't think that anyone would have anymore business with him that day. Then again, she was his direct underling and a close acquaintance as well. So it wasn't completely unexpected either. It was actually quite rare for the two not to see one another at least once a day. A single leaf falling from another nearby tree came to a gentle stop on his face, right under his right eye. It was small and gentle, pale pink of color. The season was right for cherries to be blossoming right now. A pleasant sight for one to enjoy, alone or with company. Perhaps it was time he focused more on reality for once?

His eyes twitched once more, perhaps still feeling a little out of it. The palm of his right hand having also washed across the other half of his face. The scattered petals now resting in his gentle grip. The surprised squeak of his lovely little guest finally reaching his ears. A small smirk etched on his face, followed by a nearly inaudible snicker. This snicker wasn't a mocking one, rather showing some understanding towards her. The Lieutenant had a lot of paperwork to do as well after all. Tetsu was lucky to have finished his the weekend before. It's not like he had anything better to do anyways, other than enjoying a rest at spots like these or indulging in his recent hobbies. While the duties of publishing certain magazines were mostly pushed on the elegant flower of the Ninth Division, the other duties were mostly handled by the male himself. You could say that he was a fairly active as a Captain, despite his tendencies of disappearing and having a rest at an alternate location. These minor technicalities aside, it seemed like she was done for today. And he was in a good mood for once. Without any further disturbances, the evening could turn out to be a pleasant one. His lips finally parting to giver her an answer.

"Ah... Of course, you were there the whole time, weren't you?" he questioned the lady with the magenta flocks. The sound of his voice perhaps a bit bashful, out of the though of someone having looked at how he rested. The male turned silent and lifted his head towards the sky. Having finally detached his sights off Emiko's form. While showing attention was polite, too much of it could bother people. He thought about his daydream for a short moment, before bringing his steely-blue eyes towards her again. His answer shouldn't be too surprising, considering they already knew this-and-that about one another. "Hmh. You could say I was having pleasant dreams for a change. About the past", he spoke in a fairly low tone, showing that he had gone through some harsh times like many others. But his tone still wasn't annoyed or gruff like it was so often these days. He was also showing acceptance. Glad to have moments like these every now and then. Now turning his head towards the sun. Still looming large and orange over the horizon, despite gradually passing towards the other side.

Done with his rest, the young Captain brought his other hand on his shoulder, stretching his neck around. His joints making some voices, as they crackled into place. While sort of silent, this voice wouldn't necessarily be pleasant towards the likes of Emiko. But he had no idea what to do, or where to go next. Having not planned that far ahead yet. Sighing, his hand was now placed over his face. Contemplating over what he could still do that day. Perhaps just stay there and enjoy the views. That was one option. But there were many alternatives as well. "Seems like we're both free for the evening", he said and paused briefly to think about it, "I seriously have no idea how to spend all this free time. So. Any suggestions?"

Guest

had

“Not entirely; I believe I was here a short while before you awoke. Not that you would mind.”

“Don't worry, I'm not the sort of woman to go around telling everyone about how adorable you look while sleeping. And you should know that by now.”

“The past, you say?”

“You're very interesting when you sleep,”

“You remind me of an innocent child, even the way you speak is unreal.”

“If you're up for it, we could easily soak up in the springs for a while. Then reward ourselves with some sake, for all the hard work we've been doing lately!”

“Gomen nasai. You may not be comfortable with that idea, am I correct, Tetsuya-san?”

Captain Posts : 35 Points : 55 Join date : 2010-08-21

Tetsuya found himself taken aback by the answers of the female, if only slightly. What, with her revealing what she really thought of the views she gazed upon mere moments ago. Or perhaps she was just teasing him. His own eyebrow raised to a barely amused look the moment she called him adorable. At least in his previously drowsy state. He figured that she was doing both right now. Being honest about how she thought, while still dropping the usual tease there as well. The statement was still very surprising though. Such a broody man like him. Adorable? The statement seemed to contradictory that he couldn't help himself, a small snicker escaping through his lips. He didn't quite understand it himself, the way the female mind sometime works, or why she would think like that. But it was a refreshing thought anyways, so he scrapped his plans of replying with a sarcastic remark like he usually did. He somehow found himself enjoying short moments like these. Just being himself openly, without having all his usual worries bothering him. A single fleeting reprieve from reality. Even harsh and moody people like him needed to take a moment to enjoy themselves every once in a while.

His eyes already set somewhere towards the distance, for a moment it seemed like his attention was also somewhere else. In reality his ears still focusing on both, the voices of the flourishing spring nature, and the pleasant voice of his Lieutenant. The sounds mixed in together harmoniously, creating a sort of sonata. But his mind wouldn't get distracted quite that easily. His auricles still focused on the most important sound of them all. More surprises echoing through his encephalon. Him? An interesting person? Even compared to an innocent child? Something about that last statement bugged him. His expression now reflecting a dull annoyance. A visual counter, or so to say. Of course, most men wouldn't like getting compared to a child. Even if it was about his peaceful slumber. But he'd get over it in an instant. Living close to the likes of the serpent and his offspring, he already knew better than to fall for such simple teases. It seemed like some people had a bad habit of trying to get on his nerves one way or another. Yet they all had their own styles of doing it. The likes of Jush only wanted to torment him, while others would rather seek out amusing reactions.

Having mentioned that he had a lot of free time before, Tetsu was now waiting for Emiko's response. It seemed like she often had plans for the free evenings she had, or so he thought. His guess not being that far off. He turned around towards her, taking a while to ponder about it himself. For once he felt like doing something he wouldn't usually do. Such a change of pace could perhaps even do some good for him, unusual as it was. Taking a dip in the hot springs. Right now, it certainly sounded like a tempting offer, even though he didn't necessarily want to admit it. The springs were a delicacy, one that the male rarely took the chance to enjoy. Taking note that he had been very tense lately. The cracking joints of his further proving his mental point. Heck, even the drink didn't sound that bad right about now. It had been forever since he properly enjoyed alcohol. But before giving his response, there were other comments to be made. His eyes still showing signs of curiosity. His face pulled up into the faintest of smirks. How unusual, the Captain felt like playing along for once.

"Eh... So you think that I am adorable? Such an interesting person during sleep? Almost like an innocent child?" he added a certain weight to his words, also inching towards his companion slowly while doing so. While he was still standing some distance away from Emi, the pressure was certainly there. And woosh, he was gone from the spot, having suddenly sneaked right next to her. His face having been brought right next to hears. So close, yet so far off. He almost made contact with her, their skins barely touching. What was he trying to do? Turning the tables by forcing her into a hug, or perhaps going even further than that? Hah. The index finger of his right arm had landed square, right in the middle of her forehead. Poking her softly. It was his turn to try and provoke a reaction. But after that small action, he was done. Back to his usual self. "No, no need to be so sorry. I actually like your idea. Going out to the springs and having a couple of drinks. It'd be a nice change of pace for me", he spoke with a sigh, sounding oddly carefree. He then turned around, taking a look back towards Emi. "Come on. It was your suggestion right? Lead the way"

[Exit after Emiko posts ---> ???]

Guest

brutal

“W.. Why would y-you do such a thing?!.. d.. don't you realize how I--”

pointless

“Right you are. Follow me, we'll be there in no time.”

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