Juushiro's Rest House
Apr 19, 2024 23:30:07 GMT -6
Post by Captain Juushiro Ukitake on Apr 19, 2024 23:30:07 GMT -6
Juushiro set his fingers against his temples, trying to set aside all of his pain, from Kita’s grief, Kenji’s breakdown, the unknown of those healing in the Fourth Division, and the revelations tonight with Yumiko. “No. I can’t do that to my division or her right now. That is something Yumiko will blame herself for as well. I’ll find the time to rest later.”
“I’m not sure seeing you like this will help,” his friend murmured.
Juushiro’s eyes narrowed at his oldest comrade. “I’m not the only one who is struggling with all we’ve lost! What we still can lose! I can’t be the only one on the sidelines.” He closed his eyes afterwards. “I’ll manage.”
“If you say so,” Shunsui retorted. He didn’t sound convinced.
“I’ll do better after Yumiko and Vale meet and she returns. After we’ve finished the interviews for Kita. After Kenji goes back to smiling. When Rukia’s no longer pacing at night…” He halted and released another sigh.
“So you’re going to tell her after that outburst?”
Juushiro looked back to his friend. “You are, too, for the same reasons. We owe both Kita and Yumiko more than we can ever give back. He lowered his head. "I can't be the reason for more of their pain."
The commander set a hand on his shoulder. “I’m sending a message to Kisuke. Just in case. You get some sleep.”
“I’ll find no rest tonight,” Juushiro admitted. Not letting Shunsui respond, he walked away and drew his zanpakuto. Closing his eyes, he settled into a stance. After his friend left, he started his kanas.
He continued his training until well after dawn.
"Reluctant Severing"
“I’m not sure seeing you like this will help,” his friend murmured.
Juushiro’s eyes narrowed at his oldest comrade. “I’m not the only one who is struggling with all we’ve lost! What we still can lose! I can’t be the only one on the sidelines.” He closed his eyes afterwards. “I’ll manage.”
“If you say so,” Shunsui retorted. He didn’t sound convinced.
“I’ll do better after Yumiko and Vale meet and she returns. After we’ve finished the interviews for Kita. After Kenji goes back to smiling. When Rukia’s no longer pacing at night…” He halted and released another sigh.
“So you’re going to tell her after that outburst?”
Juushiro looked back to his friend. “You are, too, for the same reasons. We owe both Kita and Yumiko more than we can ever give back. He lowered his head. "I can't be the reason for more of their pain."
The commander set a hand on his shoulder. “I’m sending a message to Kisuke. Just in case. You get some sleep.”
“I’ll find no rest tonight,” Juushiro admitted. Not letting Shunsui respond, he walked away and drew his zanpakuto. Closing his eyes, he settled into a stance. After his friend left, he started his kanas.
He continued his training until well after dawn.
- END RP -
"Reluctant Severing"