“That, I can’t answer.” Ryo sighed and leaned back in her chair. “The Captain’s wife…From what I understand she was poisoned and is missing most of an arm.” Looking to her Lieutenant, Ryo smiled. 

“I am sure you’ll do a fine job in Zayasu’s stead. Also, if you should find the time, perhaps take an additional load off the Captain. Find him a good candidate for Lieutenant.”

Taking a seat in front of his captain's desk, Hisagi nodded slowly. "I heard the news about that. I also heard former Captain Coda got hurt as well. I hope they're doing well."

“They are both…Alright.” answered Ryo. “I hear it was the work of a Quincy. Or hollow…They’re not really sure.”

Hisagi's head shook, "damn." he looked pointedly at his captain. "Well, if you do not need me here and do not object to me covering for the eighth division," he paused with a heavy sigh. "How long do you think I will be over there?"

Ryo rubbed her temples as he she looked at from her paperwork. “A quick word, yes.” she said, offering the Lieutenant a seat. 

“Captain Zayasu was seriously injured yesterday in the human realm. We cannot leave his division unattended. And since he has no Lieutenant of his own, I was asked to see if my own would cover.”

"Helping Hand":

It was about an hour before the end of the day as Hisagi walked down the corridor to his boss's office, she had sent notice for him to visit her office before he went home for the evening.

Arriving at her office door he lifted his hand and knocked on the door, waiting for permission to enter. When he received permission he slid the door and stepped into the room. He closed the door behind him and bowed to his captain.

"Captain Hirabayashi," Hisagi greeted her, he stood erect and smiled. "You wanted to see me before I left, Captain."