When the statue stopped, Malikai was facing the person who obviously owned the library but what she spoke. He forced himself to bow, or at least as formally as he could with the stone figure still holding one of his wrists. When he rose, he spoke, "My name is Malikai. I am very sorry about that, I was just trying to save my world from a tyrant. I thought perhaps by burning his book it would free my people. However, it seems that these books have a mind of their own, as well as other things. I promise I will not try again." He bowed a second time. "I am very deeply sorry," he sounded sincere. "If there's anything you might need, and any way that I can help, do not be afraid to ask."<br/><br/>Malikai stood straight again, but he watched the Librarian with a worried look on his face, waiting to see how she would react to his apology.<br/><br/>~~~~~<br/><br/>Ichigo watched as the odd-looking girl entered the kitchen. Whatever world she was from, she certainly would not fit within his. He watched her find a small bite to eat and wondered if that would really sate her appetite. When she spoke, it occurred to Ichigo that she may have just wanted the excuse to talk to him.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">"So what's this about someone needing to be saved? I'm guessing your the hero type to want to save someone. You must feel bad about getting stuck here when your doing something so important."</span><br/><br/>"Well, she's a friend of mine, and she saved me, so I feel obligated to return the favor." He replied. "Not to mention, she was put on death row because of me." Ichigo stopped eating then and hung his head so that his eyes were hidden by his spikey orange hair.<br/><br/>When he looked up again, movement caught his eye. He saw a moving stuffed animal and his face showed recognition. Ichigo stood and pointed at the stuffed rabbit. "Mod soul! Finally something that I can recognize! You're not one that I know, but I've met one of you before. Don't worry, I'm not like those other soul reapers who just treat you as a failed experiment. You're still a soul to me, created or not, and you deserve to live, so know that I won't hurt you."