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XXXIt all happened so fast, her mind was a whirlwind of panic and belittling herself. She noticed the strong smell of jasmine and realized the tea had dumped. Her eyes widened at the insult. ”Oh no the tea!! Such a waste!” She gasped, starring at the spilled tea in horror before snapping back to the chaos she had created. She opened and closed her mouth a few times as she panicked. Her entire face flushed, standing out against her pale complexion. She panicked more as she looked around, wondering who to apologize first. She could feel her heart pounding as she struggled to even remember how to breath. The book was forgotten for the moment as she sat on the floor stunned at how cruel fate had been, she knew she should have just stayed back at the squad. She observed the father with his little girl, feeling bad she had ruined their outing. She did not realize she was so clumsy but then again, she rarely left their squad home unless it was training or to get a new book. ” S-sorry....” She muttered softly.
Kit let her moonlight hair curtain her face to try hiding her flushed face. She was sure everyone in the tea house was starring, more so she was sure Tsubaki was more known and thus made this even worse. She noticed the shadow before seeing his offered hand, she had been avoiding looking at anyone in the panic. Slowly her pale eyes followed the offered hand up as she took it. She knew she should say something, but her voice seemed to be stuck at least until she heard him speaking. He thinks I am drunk?! She mused to herself in both embarrassment and anger. Kit bit the inside of her jaw as she heard her vice-captain walking over and making it worse. She really wished a quake would happen and just swallow her up right then to escape this. She was trying her hardest to keep her temper in check as it battled with the fearful panic. ”H-hey I... I said I was sorry. And if anything, this is your fault. I … I knew venturing out was a bad idea” She hissed at Tsubaki.
She knew she was in the wrong, she was kicking herself for it. She never wanted to make things harder for Tsubaki or their squad when they were already struggling. ” I know I ...made a hot mess but I am not intoxicated...I..I should go...I am sorry” She said softly as she stumbled back away from them. She turned to the man and his daughter and bowed her head. ” Thank you for returning my book... I am truly sorry for causing so much trouble and ruining your outing. I will... try not making such problems in the future” She promised and tried to move away from them. She was sure the last thing any of them wanted was for her stupid clumsy self to be around and make more problems. She cursed at herself as she tried to flee. What was wrong with her?
SarahHuchiga
Sir_Viliulfo
Tai Mao
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 6:42 pm
Ikasu smiles kindly at Tsubaki and chuckles, "No harm done, Tsubaki-sama. If I am to be assailed by a flying object, let it be a good book such as this." Kit's panicked words cause a playful expression to cross his countenance. "If she is drunk, then it is clearly on good writing." He hands Kit the novel and chuckles yet again. "No need to be concerned," he says soothingly in his velvet dulcet tones. "I find this whole encounter quite amusing. Please, everyone, let me pay for your drinks and meals. We can all sit and enjoy either together or separately as you please." His genial expression and body language match up confirming his honest intentions. Feeling little Tsubaki poking her head around him at the three strangers. "Ah, Tsu-chan, did you get lonely? Why not introduce yourself, sweetheart?"
Little Tsubaki blushes at having attention drawn to herself, but then she quickly gets over it and whisks around him to greet them as suggested. "Hi! I'm Tsubaki, sixth seat of twelfth division. Papa taught me almost everything I know. So did Uncle Hax. That looks like a big book. It must be really good if you tri-" She looks up at Ikasu when he clears his throat. "Right, sorry. I hope that I wasn't being rude. I just meant that it seems like a really good book." She giggles as her father gently pats he head in response. "Papa is third seat of the same division, by the way." This last part sounds, as it is, like an after thought, which causes Ikasu to laugh with a fatherly amusement. She is blissfully unaware of what the joke is that she has missed but laughs with him anyway so as to not seem as if she has missed out.
Reiatsu 272 | Speed 42 | Strength 60 | Defense 40 | Stamina 60 | Intelligence 20 | Spiritual Power 50 Osano shakes his head at both of them. “No need to apologize, either of you. It was clearly an accident. And it was merely some spilled tea, nothing major.” He then turns to face Kitiara directly. “I wasn’t trying to imply that you were drunk, just that you didn’t need to be drunk if you were already running into stuff. I meant no insult.” He gives a small bow of apology. When he straightens back up, he also attempts to sneak a glance at the book’s title, curious to see what had held her attention so. His head then snaps back up and he faces Tsubaki the Vice Captain. “Also, you are much higher rank than me, call me Osano-kun.”
Health 425/425 | Spirit Energy 110/110 | Clarity 30 | Movement Speed 42
Word Count for Post: 120*3.8= 456 Word Count Total for Character: 10,335
✦ The shop bell would ring with a short and soft tone, indicating the arrival of new patron. Hibiki Kodou gave a heavy sigh as she entered the establishment. Completely wiped from work, she had ventured here for some peace and quiet from the hellstorm known as Nest of Maggots.
“One ginger tea please. And some botchan dango as well. Thank you.” She gave her order to the waitress before looking around the tea house for the place to sit and enjoy her break. Usually, the place was pretty empty whenever she came around but today it seemed quite lively. Not really something she had been hoping for today in particular but at this point, if it meant she was away from the detention center anywhere was as good as the other.
She spotted a small open table near the back and b-lined for it. Passing by the flock of other patrons and taking a seat while waiting. Once settled, she looked about the establishment again. Her eyes would land on each person briefly, taking note of their appearance and locations. Being in the 2nd Division she had become accustom to always being aware of her surroundings. While most of the time it her doing the sneak attacks, she had grown wary of the possibility of her be becoming a victim of the same tactic someday.
Looking around the place, no one caught her eye. From the most part everyone seemed happy and relaxed but this wouldn’t sway her to let her guard down. Even on her off days she was always on high alert. She did however, become fixated on a certain incident unfolding. She could hear a few apologizes coming from a group of people. By the looks of it, and the smell of jasmine, it appeared someone’s drink had tipped over at some point.
Interesting enough, she did recognize one person. The lieutenant of the 9th division, Tsubaki Serenade. Ever since she had gotten into the Soul Society, Hibiki had made it her mission to stay on top of being able to recognize each of the 12 squad captains and their lieutenants. After all, it was her dream to someday join their ranks. She sat up in her chair and adjusted her posture, not wanting to seem like a slouch in the presence of the lieutenant or disrespect her own squad. While the second division certainly worked her to the bone, she did worry about things such as their reputation, and would do all she could to uphold it even when not on the clock.
✂XXXI'm gonna put on my dancin' shoes and find a crazy outfit, Cause tonight it's all about you.I can't wait to show you all my new moves, I got a brand new two-step (Two-step) XXXXXXXXYou're gonna like this outfit (Outfit), I got it all right here No need for you to go anywhere (Anywhere...), Anywhere (Anywhere...) ︵ Turn it up until it can't rock anymore, Mr. DJ, Look at what you made me do out on the floor, That's when we say XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - XXXXXX(Hey, hey!) We belong to the music, we don't answer to you, (Hey, hey!) That's right, we ain't movin', we don't answer to you XXXXXXXIt's a party, we can dance if we want to, C'mon and party, like it ain't no curfew XXXXXXXX(Hey, hey!) We belong to the music, we don't answer to you♥｡ ｡ ｡N I N T HXXL I E U T E N A N T
XXXTsubaki frowned as her third seat popped off back at her. Well, she kind of asked for it anyways. She did cause the poor girl more embarrassment. Reaching out and catching Kit's sleeve, she slightly tugged her back so that she didn't run away without it being obvious that she was keeping her from running away to anyone else. "Sorry Kit. The new responsibilities have feeling a little overwhelmed." She said with a small sigh. She was trying not to show just how much it was bothering her, but she knew that she was failing and it was going to be very obvious. Oh well. Appearances be damned right now. She looked at the little girl as she introduced herself and was rather quite surprised when the young girl had the same name as her. When had that happened? She was unaware of another with her name in the squads. Well, seems it wasn't as unique as her parents had hoped. She smiled at the young girl and nodded her head to the offer. Well that sounded good at least. Then Osano called her on her use of the honorific and flushed a darker red. Was it really that weird? She didn't see herself as higher then everyone else. Even if she was a higher rank. Though not everyone would see her logic with that she supposed. "M-My apologies. H-How about just Osano then? I would prefer to not use -kun unless speaking to one of my younger siblings." She said sheepishly smiling. She noted the entrance of a squad two member and wracked her brain for a moment. Ah. Yes. Third Seat Hibiki. Good squad member. Hopefully she would aim for Captain slot some day. However since she didn't approach she wasn't going to say anything. Turning back to Ikasu, she smiled at him. "If you wish Ikasu I won't object. I must confess that my reason for our outing is because I was wishing to get to know my new third seat I promoted better." She said with a small shrug of indifference. No need to worry over anyone figuring that out. Perhaps they even had some knowledge of what had happened to the missing soul reapers.
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XXXKit felt her face flushed as they kept talking about it, she wished they could just talk about something else now. She was surprised technically he tried to defend her when the other made the remark. She knew she should say something, but she was nervous. She bowed her head again as she listened to the man and his daughter speaking. "It was... it is a new book. I rather enjoy reading. This is the newest one.” She admitted before telling them the title and what it was about in a shy tone. Kit got wide eyed at the offer and shook her head. “Oh no... I could not let you do such a thing. I have been so much trouble, please... If anything, I think I should pay and replace this gentleman’s drink” She said as she mentally scolded herself for the whole thing and not even thinking to offer to replace the spilled tea.
Kit felt her face heat again as his daughter immediately brought up her tripping as she had just started hoping the mishap would die down. She looked away as her face burned worse. She was surprised his child was a seat in the same squad, but she supposed that made sense in some odd way. She observed the two for a moment before shaking her head. “It is fine... I just... I sort of loose myself in a good book” She muttered as she closed the book and tucked it under her arm. She knew where she had left off so she could return to the chapter another time.
Kit shifted to the man she knocked over as he spoke and offered an apology of his own. I am sure he can be quite the charmer when he wishes to... She mused to herself before chewing on her lower lip nervously as she found her attempted escape spoiled. “I am just a little... clumsy every once and a while.... I did not want to come out honestly... I wanted to spend the day sitting in a windowsill or under a tree just reading this book.” She stated before shifting her annoyed look to Tsubaki. It halfway dawned on her that she had not introduced herself but then again who would care? She noted how formally they spoke to each other and shifted her weight from foot to foot. She might need to start that; it was a little different than what she was used to. While she had higher ups like lieutenant, commissioner, and captains, her work life had been more relaxed in a lot of ways. It was times like this she missed her old life, even if it did come with a sociopath. She noticed another seeming to take interest in the events and bit back a groan, another person to witness her misfortune. She really wanted to just be swallowed up by the floor.
She sighed when Tsubaki started talking, she knew things were not easy for the squad. She knew how much responsibility and pressure she was under as the lieutenant and she did not want to make it worse. Yet here they were with spilled tea; which Kit found a very big deal despite popular belief. She listened to them speaking, noting how the exchanged caused Tsubaki to blush. Well at least things are sliding away from my mess right now.She mused to herself. Hearing Tsubaki mention she wanted to get to know Kit, she immediately felt guilty. She sighed and lowered her eyes as the feeling struck firm and twisted. “I am sorry...I am not really used to people wanting to know me...” She admitted to her after a moment. It was hard to admit that she was never good at making friends. She had always been so obsessed with work. She had to wonder if she should not break that habit, it did her no good when she was living.
Ikasu nods politely in reply. "Ah, if you are certain. What of the rest of you?" he asks the others who have yet to react. Feeling Tsubaki tugging on his haori he looks down and smiles, "Yes, Tsutsu?"
"I'm still hungry, Papa. I'll take your offer," she says cheerfully and with a look that says it is not really half in jest. She closes her eyes as he gently pats her head again and then looks back up.
"Just a moment," he says and then thinks better of it, "Why not go pick one of the meals we can share. A real meal and not just dessert." He grins as she skitters back to the table and picks up the menu. "There is plenty of room at my table as it is just me and my daughter. If you would like to get more comfortable we can end the awkward talk, or I can just go on my way. Your call."
✦ The Shinigami would turn her peering eyes away from them. Just because her squadron was made up of professional eavesdroppers did not mean she needed to look like one. And though she was no longer fully listening to their conversation, she would keep her peeled just in case anything suspicious came up. Not that she expected anything to come up in a crowded place like this, but old habits die hard.
Instead, she just gazed about the parlor. Admiring the simplistic yet inviting décor and the spaciousness of the tea house. Being cooped up in the detention unit was really starting to take its toll on her. Seemed like all she did these days was paperwork or interrogations. And while the last part certainly kept her interested, it was not enough to keep it for long. Those were the duties of the 3rd seat, and she was proud to even come as far as she had. A great honor to her achievements. But there were times were she seriously wished she could just go back to the days of stealth missions, even for one time.
Her pink eyes would shift to the sight of a person coming around the corner, spotting the waitress as she brought a large tray with her. Stacked with teacups and other goodies, it looked like she was running a bit behind with orders, hence the larger load. Hibiki wasn’t bothered though, the longer she could sit and not think about work the better. After how poorly today’s interrogation went, she was looking forward to eating her favorite snack and washing it down with a nice warm drink.
However, there was one thing the waitress didn’t see that Hibiki did. A puddle of tea right in her direct path. It had probably formed the incident earlier but since no had gotten around to cleaning it yet, had managed to sneak by undetected. It was clear the waitress would be unable to see it in time, too focused on handling orders to notice she was heading straight for the pool.
Hibiki’s eyes widened, quickly bolting up from her chair. She knew it was too late to give a warning as she watched the waitress’s footstep down directly into the spill. The poor girl let out a yelp as she lost her footing, loosing hold of her serving tray as she started to slip. But Hibiki was faster, the 3rd seat shot towards her. She snatched the girl in her arms just before she made contact, catching her right before the fall.
The sound of porcelain shattering and metal banging against the floor rifled through the parlor. Hibiki unable to save the tray during her rescue. “…Are you alright…?” she inquired the server, the girl still in a bit of daze over what had happened. The waitress would murmur a soft yes after a minute, thanking and apologizing to her simultaneously as she helped her back to her feet. The shinigami just nodding with a faint smile in response, waving her hand nervously to dismiss her enthusiasm. “…Ah, it’s nothing…”
Reiatsu 272 | Speed 42 | Strength 60 | Defense 40 | Stamina 60 | Intelligence 20 | Spiritual Power 50 “Calling me just Osano will be fine, Tsubaki-sama. And while I turn down your offer of a meal, Ikasu-dono, I accept your offer of company.” He hadn’t recognized the noble at first, but then he more often has to dodge the notice of captains and vice-captains than the notice of nobles. He then turns towards the other ninth division member. “No need to pay for a replacement, it wasn’t a very expensive blend. And again, the fault is at least partly mine. I myself wasn’t paying attention to what was around me.” He then gives a slight bow to each of them as he introduces himself. “And to those that do not know me, I am Osano Shosuro. Seventh seat of the sixth division.” The continued formality starts to grate on him, but there was a vice-captain and a noble here, so he has decided to be on his best behavior. He then hears the crashing sound and looks over to where a second division Shinigami was helping up a waitress.
Health 425/425 | Spirit Energy 110/110 | Clarity 30 | Movement Speed 42
Word Count for Post: 171*3.9= 667 Word Count Total for Character: 11,002
✂XXXI'm gonna put on my dancin' shoes and find a crazy outfit, Cause tonight it's all about you.I can't wait to show you all my new moves, I got a brand new two-step (Two-step) XXXXXXXXYou're gonna like this outfit (Outfit), I got it all right here No need for you to go anywhere (Anywhere...), Anywhere (Anywhere...) ︵ Turn it up until it can't rock anymore, Mr. DJ, Look at what you made me do out on the floor, That's when we say XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - XXXXXX(Hey, hey!) We belong to the music, we don't answer to you, (Hey, hey!) That's right, we ain't movin', we don't answer to you XXXXXXXIt's a party, we can dance if we want to, C'mon and party, like it ain't no curfew XXXXXXXX(Hey, hey!) We belong to the music, we don't answer to you♥｡ ｡ ｡N I N T HXXL I E U T E N A N T
XXXTsubaki smiled reassuringly at Kit. The poor girl was obviously out of her element and she needed to take control of the situation again to get her out of the spotlight. The offer for a meal and chance to get to know her fellow Shinigami was quite the temptation. Perhaps it could even help Kit come out of her shell some. Though after the incident and her hesitance, she wasn't quite so sure that her squad mate would appreciate her accepting the offer. Maybe she could ask her in private and see if she came around when there wasn't so much pressure on her shoulders with so much attention. "While I appreciate the offer, I believe it best that we stick to our original plan." She said with a small smile, keeping it simple. Before to much more could be said or done, there was a sudden yelp and loud crash. This time she was not so lucky to escape the flight of drinks and meals, it splattering on her pants and legs. She yelped a little in surprise and frowned, turning to the scene and blinking in surprise to see the squad two member had saved the young waitress from falling, but had been unable to save the tray she was carrying. Oh man. A trip back to the squad was definitely in order. She was sure nobody that was close had been spared something getting on them. Looking at Hibiki, she gave a small smile. "Good save Hibiki." She said normally like it was nothing, flushing again when she remembered that it might be weird for her to praise someone from another squad like they were in her own. Ah man. Hopefully Hibiki didn't find it weird or anything and got upset with her. Her attention turned briefly as Osano spoke again, approving her choice to simply call him that. Well as long he's okay with it then that's what she would do. Looking down at the mess, she debated what to do. She could possibly help clean up, but that could also be seen as her belittling herself and her position. A conflicted look crossed her face and she shuffled a little. Hopefully nobody would notice or take her actions the wrong way.
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XXXKit tried to calm her own nervous feelings as she waited. She really did just want to run back to the squad and just hide out for a while. However, it was apparent her vice-captain would not let her run away and stay hidden away. She did the same habits when she was living, work was all she did outside of a few hobbies. Sometimes she did wonder if she should branch out and break that, what good had it done her in life? She frowned a little as she again had that thought. She looked at the man with the daughter and shyly looked away. “Thank you for the offer...but...” she started before hesitating as she looked at Tsubaki. She really did not want to join anyone, especially after causing such an issue. Plus, she was sure his daughter was more than happy to have his attention. The little one was hungry so best not to keep her waiting. “Ah... awkward eh-he.... I am... not sure it's that easy. “She muttered, wishing to just forget the whole thing.
She flickered her attention back to at least answer Osano. “Yes, but I was the one that caused the mess. It is the right thing to do. I just... would feel better if you would let me repay you. Oh... uh... I really would prefer not to introduce myself... save it for a hopefully better first impression” She said with a nervous laugh. She shifted slightly as she placed her book on the table and sighed. “Look I am very stubborn... and tea should never be wasted. Please?” She asked him softly. “It would help me not feel as bad as I do” She added. She felt she should do something nice to make up for what she has done. She toyed with one of her braids as she became hopeful someone might take her up on the offer, she felt so bad.
Her attention turned back towards her vice-captain with a hopeful look before smiling when she declined the offer to join everyone. She let out a sigh of relief, she did not want to be around a lot of people. She gave her a look that expressed her thanks for doing it. However, the good fortune was not to stay as she heard a crash. She looked over to see another Shinigami having caught a waitress but not the tray. Kit gasped as she walked over to see if she was ok. “Oh goodness miss, are you alright? Here let me help you with this” She said as she looked for a cloth. She flickered to Tsubaki and noted her outfit had been splattered as well. She as torn between which to do first. “Tsubaki are you alright? That was not too hot was it? “She asked her in concern. Kit went to walk closer to the waitress and slipped slightly in the spilled tea, grabbing onto the closest thing to try to keep herself from falling. “Oh goodness...”
From the sky outside the Tea House a loud cracking and popping noise would suddenly be heard, followed by a low rumble. Within seconds, from a literal tear upon the sky, a burning figure would come hurtling downwards and crashing straight through the roof and into the room below. The very foundation of the structure shaking as the figure crashes into the floor within the room, sending a flurry of debris and a good chunk of a table into the center of the room itself. A single broken chair hurtling across the room, with enough time to catch the poor falling female from hitting the ground too roughly. With the dust and destruction slowly beginning to clear, a single male figure slowly makes his way out of the area he had fallen. Brushing wood shavings and pieces of tea set ware off of his orange and black uniform as his golden gaze glances around the room as he walks forwards towards those he found most familiar. "Whoops. Still some issues to work out with the landing. But I at least got a save right? I think I kicked the cushion in the right direction..." He ponders out loud as he draws a book from his waist, opening a page and drawing his hand across one of the pages as if he was recording a note or two before returning the book once again. He slowly nods to himself while turning his full attention onto those that had gathered around again. "Oh shoot! Did I interrupt a birthday party, Tsubaki? Where's Skoos? They weren't invited? Well.. No matter! More importantly. You've got a mighty fine selection of pleasant to the eye new friends hanging about you now, don't ya?" He says as he walks towards Ikasu and his daughter, the black tattoo rune like letters, that stretched along the entire right side of his face and neck, seeming to shimmer for a moment before going dull once again as he raises a single hand to brush the last little bit of wood shavings from his face, as well as adjust the golden blonde hair that had partially creeped into his line of sight. Even while he was speaking to Ikasu's daughter, his golden gaze moved from one shinigami to the next, as well as to some of the other shocked customers and workers that were also in the location. After all this man had just crashed through the ceiling, destroyed a good chunk of the other end of the room, and done so without having a scratch on him or injuring anyone that was near the landing site. Ontop of which, he may have managed to save a falling girl, and follow that with hitting on half the woman in the room indirectly. Certainly either the best first impressions, or a quick way to not be let back into an establishment, that was for certain.
Ikasu almost gets a chance to reply when a familiar popping and crashing sound turns his attention in the direction of where Kreios has made his entrance. When he turns his attention back to the group and attempts to help catch Kit, the chair slides to soften her fall. He still makes an attempt to help her further. A pillow may not be enough. Besides he was already in motion. When Kreios makes his way over and greets them, he smirks at his cousin. "Never one for a casual entrance," he says with a mischievous expression. Today was going to be much more interesting now that his partner in mischief has arrived, "I see you are still using your firework launcher to travel from our village." He chuckles about this and reaches into his pocket and casually hands a passing waitress a large sum of money, "For repairs. Let me know if this is insufficient." He smiles at her charmingly with that smokey gaze that usually gets the ladies here to melt. He hopes that this is enough to convince them to not make a big fuss about his cousin's entrance and possibly about the current clumsiness of the adorable Kit. Poor girl. So far he seems unflappable, but then again, with Kreios having been in his life since birth, he has basically gotten used to chaos. Quite frankly he's grown fond of it.
Tsubaki who is used to his antics by this point bounds over to their cousin and hugs him after dodging the chair. "Uncle! Nope, not a party. Just dinner. I see you're back from the family meeting. Papa couldn't break away because of work," she says cheerfully hugs him and follows him back over. "Papa! Look! Uncle Kreios has decided to join us. We're about to order dinner. Let's have pancakes!"
✦ The purple haired Shinigami would watch as the waitress would scamper out of sight, most likely to gather supplies to clean up the mess the tea house was quickly becoming. Feeling something damp on her leg, Hibiki would look down and sigh. It would appear she had not been quite quick enough to avoid being caught in the crossfire and could see a large splash of tea had soaked into her hakama. She would grumble a bit. lucky for her the tea wasn’t too hot that it scorched her. Unlucky for her, based off the strong gingery aroma, it was probably her own order that was now staining her clothing.
She would hear her own name and perk up. Turning to Tsubaki, a slight blush tinted the 3rd seat’s cheeks upon realizing it was her who bestowed her the compliment. “T-Thank you Tsubaki-senpai…” Hibiki would give a small bow of appreciation to the 12th division lieutenant. Though a simple comment, it made the 3rd seat smile faintly to hear it from someone she admired so much. Though behind that smile, Hibiki was already deep in critiquing her performance.
Seeing as how her and Tsubaki were now doused in tea, her first thought was how much simpler the situation could have been handled if she had mastered the Flash Step technique. One of the most fundamental skills in the 2nd division was this skill. Even though Hibiki was a ranked member, the minute she had ascended to 3rd seat most of her training had been put on hiatus to make room for her new responsibilities in the detention center. Realizing how has the skill might have been useful in the situation just reminded her of this. Since break time was a bust, now was as great as ever to head back to Shino’o and pick up back up what she had started. After a quick trip back to the barracks to change out of her soiled clothes.
She was about to say a final word to Tsubaki when she noticed the girl next to her begin to slip like the waitress had. Hibiki prepared to catch her all the same but something interrupted her plans. The sound of rumbling outside flipped a switch in Hibiki, abandoning her Kit rescue and instead the Shinigami quickly went on the defense. Quickly jumping back from the sound source just in time for lightning to rip open the building. Hand on her zanpakuto, she got into kata formation, prepared to draw at moment’s notice. What she didn’t except to hear was such a casual voice. She remained on guard as the dust began to clear. However, upon seeing Kreios she would become even more confused by what had just happened.
Hibiki’s face would flash red at his comment briefly. He didn’t appear hostile, expect during his initial entrance. And the Shinigami moved her hand away from her blade upon seeing him identify Tsubaki and the two other patrons interact with him. Regardless, she would stay alert for any other signs. Her facial expression resembling somewhat of a scowl as she watched him carefully.
Reiatsu 272 | Speed 42 | Strength 60 | Defense 40 | Stamina 60 | Intelligence 20 | Spiritual Power 50 As the ninth division Shinigami pressed the issue of the spilled tea, Osano eventually relents. “Very well, if you feel that bad about spilling the tea, I will let you buy me some tea. But only if you let me return the favor at a later date.” He somehow manages to completely overlook how most people would take what he said. It was then that Kreios made his entrance, crashing through the roof of the tea house. He immediately shoots him a scathing look for causing such reckless destruction, especially to such a nice establishment. He goes over to where Kitiara slipped. “You okay?” His voice is concerned. This would be the second fall since she entered here. He wonders if she is often this clumsy, but he says nothing out loud. He instead just stands near her, waiting on an answer.
Health 425/425 | Spirit Energy 110/110 | Clarity 30 | Movement Speed 42
Word Count for Post: 142*3= 426 Word Count Total for Character: 11,428
