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Post by Yumiko Ryouma on May 15, 2017 15:11:15 GMT -6
Yumiko chuckled. “But the world would quickly become boring if everything did.”
She scooted closer. “Sojiro is a lot like his father, perhaps because of everything that has happened to his family. There were many times Kita – or Kisuke – would have to corner and anger Gin to get at the bottom of his feelings. Now, Sojiro is different. I don’t think you need Kisuke to beat him up. Sojiro isn’t as bullheaded as that. But he still keeps a lot of things to himself. He always has. He doesn’t want to add to others’ worries and he wants to present a strong figure. If you want to hear more from Sojiro, you’re the one who is going to need to press the issue, not let him take the lead or do what he wants. You have to ask him."
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Post by Makino Tori on Jun 3, 2017 19:51:15 GMT -6
Makino lowered her eyes and looked to to her hands folded in her lap. "But I promised I would not press him for things he doesn't want to talk about. I ask him once and if he avoids it or tells me to leave it alone, I drop it."
"I don't want to anger him, but I don't want to see him hurt or be in pain either from his problems."
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Post by Yumiko Ryouma on Jun 3, 2017 21:48:10 GMT -6
Yumiko took her hand again. “I understand that you want give him his space, but if you don’t ask him, he won’t speak up. And sometimes, he needs to do that more. And sometimes, you need to do what you wish to do, too.”
She looked out the window. “Staying quiet about your feelings on the matter won’t help him or you. The status quo won’t change unless someone tried to change it.”
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Post by Makino Tori on Jun 3, 2017 21:57:39 GMT -6
"But pushing him will cause us to get into it." She shook her head. "I don't want to fight with him, and make him feel worse. I would be defeating my purpose there." She sighed then looked up at her.
"He has a habit of disappearing when we get into it."
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Post by Yumiko Ryouma on Jun 3, 2017 22:14:06 GMT -6
Yumiko chuckled shortly. “You can blame his parents for that, if you wish. Both Gin and Kita,” she paused as her friend's name stuck in her throat and then moved on, “had that habit, each for their own reasons. But it doesn’t change the fact that it helped to speak about what was hurting them.”
She squeezed the younger girls’ hands with one of her own. “Think about it. And when he returns, it is your choice.”
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Post by Makino Tori on Jun 3, 2017 22:32:01 GMT -6
Makino sighed freeing a hand as it lifted and combed through her hair. She nodded slowly and looked out the window. "If he comes back. I have a feeling he is going to be gone a lot longer then he was last time."
"He will come back. As you have already said, Kita will not let him stay there. Remember that, Makino, and believe in him."
"Kita yes, but what about his step father and Aizen. They have stopped her before. What's to stop them from doing it again?" She looked back at Yumiko. "I won't give Aizen what he wants. I won't let him come between me and Sojiro. I wont."
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Post by Yumiko Ryouma on Jun 3, 2017 23:47:41 GMT -6
Yumiko nodded and then sighed. She decided to be direct with her, after all. “If that’s how you feel, then you need to stay here and wait and not try to find a way into Las Noches to his side. Sojiro wants to come back and he will, one way or another. But if you are trapped there, things will become much worse for the both of you. Do you understand?”
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Post by Kouen Masanobu on Jun 4, 2017 0:08:44 GMT -6
Kouen pushed open the door hearing Yumiko's last statement. He looked to his baby sister sitting on the bed across from Yumiko. His eyes narrowed slightly as both women looked his way.
"Are you entertaining the thought of going to Las Noches?"
When Makino did not answer he stepped toward them letting the door close behind him. "Answer me Makino? Are you entertaining the thought of going to Las Noches?" He stopped at the side of the bed standing between them.
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Post by Makino Tori on Jun 4, 2017 0:15:41 GMT -6
Makino shook her head quickly after moving over the shock of Kouen entering the room. "No. No I was not. I would not even know where to start beside getting caught by one of the Espada or Aizen and I am not about to do that."
She looked to Yumiko. "She was just worried that I might be thinking of doing something like that because I am worried about him, but I want no part of it." She looked back to her brother.
"I am worried about him, but I know I can help him better by staying clear of Las Noches and the danger then to go rushing into it."
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Post by Yumiko Ryouma on Jun 4, 2017 0:32:54 GMT -6
“I’m glad you see that,” Yumiko stated and then stood up as her daughter woke and started to fuss. Walking over to the other bed, she swept her up and held her close. As Shina caught her hair and calmed, Yumiko looked back to Makino. “Do you still have the bracelet I gave you?” The younger girl nodded. “Good. That will help against the hollows. As will your training.”
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Post by Kouen Masanobu on Jun 4, 2017 0:44:49 GMT -6
Kouen turned and walked over to Yumiko and the infant smiling brightly. He looked down at the bundle in her arms, his hand lifting as he let the back of his fingers gently caress against the child's cheek. He looked to Yumiko once more, still smiling.
"She is beautiful. I wish I could have been there for you, but as you know..." his smile turned to a frown and his head shook. "That bastard showed up and messed that all up for us." He looked back to the child, his smile returning.
"He really knows how to mess things up, little one. Sorry I missed your coming into the world."
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Post by Yumiko Ryouma on Jun 4, 2017 1:12:30 GMT -6
Yumiko smiled and as her daughter squealed at the attention and grabbed Kouen’s finger. “Even so, I am glad of the thought and I think you’re more than forgiven by the star of the day.” She paused, watching their interaction for a moment and recalling Yoruichi’s words to her. “And her name is Shina.”
Kouen smiled. "A beautiful name for a beautiful girl." He leaned over and kissed her forehead softly whispering to the child letting Yumiko barely hear his words. "You'll make a wonderful Princess."
Yumiko couldn't help the giggle that bubbled up from that comment. "You know I've been warned you could spoil her."
"Could?" Kouen grinned from ear to ear. "More like will." He chuckled sheepishly his hand lifting as it combed through his long dark hair. "That is if you let me."
Yumiko laughed again, cheeks flushing a bit. "I don't think I'd stop you. I'd be too busy spoiling her, too."
Her smile calmed as she looked to Makino and then back to her daughter. Kouen chuckled. Yumiko tickled her daughter's hand so she'd release Kouen and walked back over to Makino, sitting beside her and handing her Shina. "She's proof of hope. For your parents and Soji. Remember that."
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Post by Makino Tori on Jun 4, 2017 1:42:53 GMT -6
Makino giggled softly when Shina squealed out in joy and tried to grab a lock of her dark hair as it dangled down from the side of her face. "Yes, she will be be the savior of the Soul Society along with the others."
She looked up at her brother and smiled. "And a niece. If someone has his way about it."
Kouen blushed deeply as his hand lifted and combed through his hair and he turned slightly from the women. "Now where did you get that idea?" Kouen asked sheepishly.
Makino chuckled and looked back at a blushing Yumiko. "Wow~! Both of you are blushing." She looked to Shina and giggled. "This is a day to remember." She nodded her head slowly.
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Post by Yumiko Ryouma on Jun 4, 2017 1:53:31 GMT -6
Yumiko’s blush only deepened at that as her own head turned, but a few moments later, her eyes glanced back at Kouen’s figure. Makino giggled again. And Kouen’s eyes turned her way. Yumiko looked down to her lap and then over to her child, trying to stem her rosy blush and keep her heart from thumping that loudly. Makino's giggles set of some gurgling squeaks from Shina and Yumiko started laughing.
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Post by Makino Tori on Jun 4, 2017 2:03:39 GMT -6
Makino giggled as she watched the two in their silent embarrassment then lifted Shina above her in her hands as her little feet kicked. "You will make a precious niece. Too bad you will be stronger than me in a few more months."
Shina squealed again and reached out for Makino as she was held above her. "And as big as me." Makino giggled. "I don't think the human saying was to be that factual about how fast they grow."
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