Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC
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				Title: <strong>Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kendre</strong> on <strong>19-12-2012, 11:08:47</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><em><strong>--- Scenic view of the Seireitei ---</strong></em></span></div><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100825143453/bleach/en/images/f/fe/Seireitei.jpg)</div></div></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><em><strong>--- Map of the Barracks Locations ---</strong></em></span></div><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp214/Regenki_2k/Bleach%20Stuffz/TheSeireitei.jpg)</div></div></div><br><br><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">-----------------------------------------<br>&nbsp;---------- The First Day -----------<br>-----------------------------------------</span></div><br><br><br>---------------------------------------------<br>Megami Ushinawareta-fū<br>07:00 am<br>Barracks of the First Division,<br>Captain-Commander's Quarters<br>---------------------------------------------<br><br>Standing at her window, Megami marveled once again at the panoramic view of the Seireitei, extending outward to reveal the Rukongai districts. Every morning, she took a moment to partake of this breathtaking view in order to remind herself of the necessary diligence her post required, and the vigilance that she must instill in all of the Gotei 13, lest tragedy befall all of Soul Society.<br><br>Abandoning her post at the window, Megami swiftly began wrapping bandages around her somewhat-endowed chest, to prevent any unpleasant inconveniences. The one time she had attempted Menimienai Undō, her perfected form of Shunpo, it had left her breasts sore for weeks from the severe jostling and shaking. Following the wrapping, she slips on her undergarments, robes, cloak, and finally grabs Shadoukyatto no Tsume from under her pillow, and slips the blade into her custom sheath on the inside of her left arm.<br><br>Fully dressed, Megami strides out of her quarters in silence, and makes her way to the mess hall for a quick breakfast. Wanting to have her food gone by the time anyone else arrives, she applies an efficient use of Shunpo, darting around the mess at breathtaking speed in order to get a plate, fill it with food, grab her chop sticks, and grab a seat. Prepared to eat in just under 6 seconds, she devours her food with gusto. Once finished eating, she washes the plate, replaces it, and heads out into the Seireitei for some early-morning patrolling.
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				Post by: <strong>BruceTheCat</strong> on <strong>19-12-2012, 18:51:17</strong>
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				------------------------<br>Corin Kirikata<br>07:00 am<br>Outside the Barracks of the First Division,<br>Standing next to the main door<br><br>-----------------<br><br>Standing like some looming sentinel Corin Kirakata, Captain of the 11th squad waited outside the large main doors of the 1st Squad barracks for the woman whom he knew would be coming out quite soon. The Captain rose quite early more recently, having found a special enjoyment in Soul Society in the morning. To pass the time and likewise take care of his patrol duties the warrior often met Captain-Commander Megami outside of her barracks after breakfast to walk with her for patrol. The pair were 'old souls' in a way, often reminiscing about the previous Captains, Lieutenants, soliders and battles that had long come and gone from Seireitei. It was a guilty pleasure of the man, an old warrior talking about old battles as though the glory days were long behind him.<br><br>His eye's were cast on the last bits of sunrise, the warm heat of the rays breaking down against his lightly scarred skin. The wind picked up a bit, causing his Captain's robes with the large symbol of his Squad strewn across the back to billow about over his large figure. The man was the head of the Fighting Division, and as such he had grown be taller than most, with a physical build that spoke of constant training and sacrifice. Still, he enjoyed the work, and enjoyed passing on the knowledge he had gained ever more so. His handsome features and lightly blue eye's turned to the main entrance as the doors began to open, assuming that it was the Captain-Commander right on time as she always was.<br><br>"Good morning Captain-Commander" he spoke in a militaristic fashion, bowing his head in respect, hand set firmly on the hilt of his Zanpakuto.
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				Post by: <strong>Kendre</strong> on <strong>19-12-2012, 20:05:39</strong>
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				--------------------------------<br>Megami Ushinawareta-fū<br>07:00 am<br>Outside the Barracks of the First Division,<br>Outside the main door<br>--------------------------------<br><br>Exiting with practiced grace, Megami smiled at Corin's practiced formality. Among all of the Captains of the Gotei, Megami enjoy Corin's presence the most. Being with a warrior of such skill and expertise left her feeling as though she is with a kindred spirit, someone who can understand the trials and rigors she has lived through. Vanishing from sight for a brief moment, her use of Shunpo leaves her next to Corin with a hand on his shoulder.<br><br>"I tell you again and again, Corin, there is no need for such formality. I presume you'll be accompanying my patrol again, this morning?"<br><br>With those words and a soft smile, she turned and began walking her patrol of the First, Second, and Third Divisions, since she already knew the answer. Producing a pair of small cups from her sleeve, she presents one to Corin, a steaming cup of jasmine tea.
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				Post by: <strong>BruceTheCat</strong> on <strong>19-12-2012, 20:35:19</strong>
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				------------------------<br>Corin Kirikata<br>07:00 am<br>Outside the Barracks of the First Division,<br>Standing next to the main door<br><br>-----------------<br><br>His Captain disappeared the moment the Corin had set eye's on her, appearing instantly thereafter next to him with a soft hand on his shoulder. He would have jumped, or probably even attacked if at this point the veteran had not grown used to this behavior. Most Shunpo he was able to track, save for that from the expert Captains and the Captain-Commander herself. Smiling kindly and turning his head her officer only nodded in quick response.<br><br>"Tomorrow then I wil stop with the formality" he lied, saying the same thing every morning just how she suggested he should not be so formal every morning. "I thought you might like the company", beginning to move along with her down the streets, glancing about to make sure all was in order.<br><br>He accepted the jasmine with a casual grace, bringing the porcelain cup to his lips and drawing in a quick sip of the hot liquid. "How did the Hollow incident end up resolving itself" he asked in a more matter of fact tone. The evening before last they had received word that there were a number of weaker level Hollows raging about the human world that needed handling. Shinigami were dispatched, and as far as Captain Kirikata had been made aware that was the end of the affair.
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				Post by: <strong>Kendre</strong> on <strong>19-12-2012, 22:06:06</strong>
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				---------------------------------------------<br>Megami Ushinawareta-fū<br>07:05<br>Traveling through the First&nbsp; Division<br>Moving toward the northern wall<br>---------------------------------------------<br><br>With a soft smile to showcase her utterly carefree disposition, he said "Ah, that. I had a dispatch from the Fourth Division and two from the Eighth Division to handle the matter. My last reports said everything went well, and the greener of the two from the Eighth Division even performed his first true Konsô. The three are on their way back, with no major injuries."<br><br>Striding calmly through the streets, Megami keeps a close watch on every alley and street, rooftop and wall. Surprisingly, she only pays attention to well-lit areas, although this doesn't surprise Corin. He's never seen her concern herself with darker areas. Having asked once, he received the response, "The dagger in the back is what you always expect. A dagger in the chest is what gets 'em every time."
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				Post by: <strong>Togashi</strong> on <strong>20-12-2012, 01:39:04</strong>
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				-------------------------<br>Togashi Satsu<br>07:00 am<br>Ruins of the Mirutmoto clan estate<br>Unmarked Grave<br>-------------------------<br><br>Satsu stood before the unmarked grave. The house was delapidated, and hadn't seen people there in a long time. Nobody had taken the estate, and nature had reclaimed the land. He stood there before the grave, a large jug clutched in his fingers. It was full of sake, and he closed his eyes. Lifting the jug up he took a long swig from it before he poured some of the liqour over the grave stone. He stared at the stone, not sure what to make of this world any longer what with all the differences from the times he'd come from.<br><br>His deep emerald green eyes closed as the wind blew against him. His silver hair billowed up in the wind as he took a deep breath, inhaling the scent of the world around him. Everything even smelled different to him, and despite having fallen into a routine, he didn't feel he'd ever truly belong here. He was an old relic of a forgotten time. He sighed and took another swig from the jug of sake before his eyes opened to stare at the grave once more.<br><br>The grave itself at one point must have been lovely, but now anything that had been carved into it had been weathered away, and the grave was only in slightly better shape than everything else here. He had already inspected the house, and looters had long since taken everything from the inside. Even items that had only emotional value were gone. He wasn't sure where they had all gone but by now it didn't matter.<br><br>"I'm sorry. I'll come back again. I wont leave you alone." he said before pouring more sake down on the grave.<br><br>He turned and walked away, vanishing once he was a few steps away. He reappeared in the Seireitei, ignoring the looks he got as he drank from his bottle.
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				Post by: <strong>PrestaDGTation</strong> on <strong>20-12-2012, 03:23:09</strong>
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				===========<br>&nbsp; Uako Kinme<br>&nbsp; 07:05<br>&nbsp; Soukyoku Hill<br>&nbsp; Sliding Down<br>===========<br><br>&nbsp; Uako had been up since 03:00 or before.&nbsp; She liked to work during 04:00: what she called the Dead Hour.&nbsp; All the early-rising over-achievers were still in bed.&nbsp; And all the late night drunken revelers were teetering off to sleep.&nbsp; It was her favorite time of day.&nbsp; The perfect stillness of the world appealed to her nature, and she never missed a chance to relish it.<br><br>&nbsp; She'd spent this particular Dead Hour patrolling through the streets, a small pack of food and pencils at her side and a large drawing pad under her arm.&nbsp; She was drinking in the sight of the Seireitei under the stars.&nbsp; It had been fun: hushed conversations with guards and suppressed laughter, a few gleaming treasures of inspiration hiding out in the dark, and beautiful stillness to think and to plan.&nbsp; She'd found herself sitting on a rooftop with her drawing pad more than once, plotting out the schematics to something new she wanted to tinker with.&nbsp; And then the moment would leave her, she'd hop down and continue her wanderings.<br><br>&nbsp; She saw this as meditation more than patrol, although the official books would say otherwise.&nbsp; It was a way of grounding herself for the day ahead.&nbsp; As much as she loved her squad, she was fond of saying that she needed to 'partition her eccentricies' in order to be an effective Captain.&nbsp; She had wandered up to the Soukyoku Hill to watch the sunrise, and was still there a little before 7am, eating her breakfast.&nbsp; Given the significance of the place, she honestly didn't know if she was allowed to be there.&nbsp; Which was just enough to deter any lesser ranked Shinigami from intruding.<br><br>&nbsp; She watched the world coming to life from her vantage point.&nbsp; There was the 11th Captain, dutifully moving towards the door of the 1st Squad Barracks.&nbsp; Uako found a peculiar joy in how the Captain Commander moved like clockwork, coming out at the exact same moment almost every day.&nbsp; She grinned in admiration of such meticulousness.&nbsp; The 11th Squad Captain, however..&nbsp; She'd once heard a legend from the Human World of a giant black hound that once ate the sun, and was considered unkillable.&nbsp; Corin very much reminded her of that hound, as the two distant figures began meandering away.<br><br>&nbsp; Everywhere, people were stirring.&nbsp; In her own Barracks, she saw three figures exiting the structure and preparing for their daily routine.&nbsp; Uako sighed, and stuffed her glasses into a pocket in her robes.&nbsp; "Time to be getting back, I guess." she sighed.&nbsp; It had been a beautiful sunrise.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp; Uako stood, took in the sight once more, and then dashed over the side of the hill, her coat fluttering behind her as her feet dug into the sheer face of the wall, sliding down rapidly.&nbsp; Some of those nearby might recognize the sudden, ecstatic laughter that accompanied her descent.&nbsp; She called herself the Laughing Eccentric of Squad Seven.&nbsp; It made her wonder what other names she was known by...
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				Post by: <strong>BruceTheCat</strong> on <strong>20-12-2012, 04:57:28</strong>
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				Corin nodded at the quick explanation. If he had been truly honest with himself the Captain might have said that he was disappointed! Captain's gained their rank by being the absolute best of the best in every regard. While personality wise, or even habits they might not be the model Shinigami each was loyal to the cause and devote. Something that every up and coming Soul Reaper could look to. Whether it be his stoic attitude or Uako's billowing laughter, both were Captain's and demanded incredible respect as a result of their unparalleled skill.<br><br>In that was the fault. Often times they gained rank because of devotion to the cause, fighting Hollows by the thousands over their time. But once he became Captain Corin was rarely ever needed to deal with any problems. This event with the Hollows was the largest incident that had occurred in months, and it was easily handled by three low ranking Shinigami. Admittedly, the Captain of the 11th squad had begun to grow quite restless. His senses caught something far off in the distance, a quick movement and activity. Narrowing the slits of his eye's, focusing those light browns in the distance he spotted Uako making her way off for morning duties.<br><br>"Tell me Commander" Corin asked as an almost aside comment, still focused off in the distance. "Do you ever expect to find anything interesting on patrol?"
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				Post by: <strong>Kendre</strong> on <strong>20-12-2012, 07:25:01</strong>
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				---------------------------------------------<br>Megami Ushinawareta-fū<br>07:05<br>Traveling through the First&nbsp; Division<br>Moving toward the northern wall<br>--------------------------------------------<br><br>Looking askance at Corin, Megami was taken aback at the absurdity of his question. With a slight smile, "Interesting? With the things we've seen, Corin, I'm surprised you still think of anything average as "interesting". Perhaps we could spar later, though? You look a little restless." With that, she looked at the distant figure sliding down the rocks and smiled a bit wider.<br><br>"So, what are your thoughts on the new Captain, Uako?" She asked with an innocent enough tone to here voice.
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				Post by: <strong>BruceTheCat</strong> on <strong>20-12-2012, 08:33:10</strong>
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				---------------------------------------------<br>Corin Kirakata<br>07:05<br>Traveling through the First&nbsp; Division<br>Moving toward the northern wall<br>--------------------------------------------<br><br>The Captain of the 11th squad allowed himself a slow, handsome smile before meeting the steady gaze of his Commander. The offer of sparring was not something to be taken lightly, especially when it came from the Captain-Commander herself. Of course this was not particularly out of the ordinary for the two. In the grand scheme of things considering how many times they had sparred in the past, it was rather common. Corin jumped at any chance he could to continue keeping his skills in peak condition, often asking other Captains and multiple Lieutenants if they would assist him by sparring in combat. Captain's sometimes refused, though the Lieutenants rarely did. "I will hold you to it".<br><br>With that he turned his attention back to the Uako in the distance, raising a single eyebrow in a inquisitive nature at the question. "Her squad seems to like her, but I'm reserving judgement" he told her with a tone that was very quickly not too pleased. The fact that her Bankai had only been made known to the Captain-Commander deeply disturbed the Captain of the 11th, feeling it a break in tradition while likewise creating a weakness among the ranks. If they did not know what a fellow Captain's Bankai was capable of, how did they expect to be at their very best on the battlefield?<br><br>He had gone on a rampage about it when she first became Captain, but had dropped the matter quickly when requested to do so by the Captain-Commander.
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				Post by: <strong>Kendre</strong> on <strong>20-12-2012, 08:44:00</strong>
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				---------------------------------------------<br>Megami Ushinawareta-fū<br>07:05<br>Traveling through the First&nbsp; Division<br>Moving toward the northern wall<br>---------------------------------------------<br><br>Megami begins grinning a bit at his promise of a spar, as he is one of her better opponents when she doesn't unleash her Shikai or Bankai. Examining his expressions for a moment, she responds to his answer, "You're still displeased about her Bankai, huh?"<br><br>Suddenly, with those words, a loud explosion issues from the field outside the Northern Gate. With a confused glance at Corin, Megami disappears. A small note drops from where she stood and flutters into Corin's hand. It reads, "The Shadowcat will stalk through the night of day."
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				Post by: <strong>Togashi</strong> on <strong>20-12-2012, 18:02:43</strong>
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				---------------------------------------------<br>Togashi Satsu<br>07:05<br>Wandering through the Seireitei<br>Going to the explosion<br>---------------------------------------------<br><br>Despite the heavy drinking Satsu's reaction time was pretty good. He heard an explosion and looked around. Seeing smoke rising to the North he grumbled something and took another swig from the jug of Sake he had. He growled and vanished his body blurring as he flash stepped. The technique was common among shinigami, a captain would be pretty poor if he couldn't get from one place to another in the blink of an eye. The world around him passed and he had to hold his jug at a particular angle to avoid spilling his liqour.<br><br>When he arrived his silver strands billowed around him as he appeared. His white trimmed black robes flowed with the wind he created. For a Shinigami he dressed rather odd, not submitting to the commonplace black kimono and white haori that captains wore. Instead he preferred these clothes, the robes giving him the freedom of movement he needed, and it allowed him to stand out among the other captains. Bringing the jug to his lips once more, he took another couple of gulps from it. When it lowered he finally took in his surroundings. 
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				Post by: <strong>PrestaDGTation</strong> on <strong>20-12-2012, 21:19:51</strong>
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				&nbsp; =====<br>&nbsp; Uako Kinme<br>&nbsp; 07:05 - 07:10<br>&nbsp; Currently moving from 7th Squad Barracks to Northern Gate<br>&nbsp; =====<br><br>&nbsp; Uako was halfway down the side of the hill when she heard the explosion. The laughing stopped suddenly, and first thought was "That wasn't me.." Some sort of something was going on. <br><br>&nbsp; Of course, she thought as she looked back down the rock wall she was sliding down, there was only so much that could actually be going wrong if the Captain-Commander was putting her hands in it. Even less if her Black Hound was going with her.&nbsp; Those two alone could probably turn back anything short of a Demi-god army without using a Bankai. Still.. as a Captain, she at least needed to play the part. Not to mention, the more she thought about it, the stranger this smelled. <br><br>&nbsp; She pursed her lower lip at the approaching ground, and all the fun she had just been having, and sighed. Her legs bent slightly and, with a small burst of energy, she was flying through the air, high over the structures between the Hill and the outer eastern wall. She'd been talented enough in the Academy, even though she didn't consider Flash Step to be her forte.&nbsp; Nowadays, that kind of skill flaw was inexcusable, and she'd found her ways to correct it. There were humorous tales of how clumsy they used to be, but she didn't feel like recalling them. High in the sky, she could see a great deal, perhaps even the source of the explosion. <br><br>&nbsp; She touched down on the roof of the 7 Squad Barracks, setting her notebook and pack there. The three Shinigami that had walked outside looked up with surprise. That was just the way she was, but somehow Uako still managed to be unpredictable.&nbsp; "Round up the fast ones and get one guy with a flare at every cardinal point." she said tersely. "The 11th Squad Captain is at the North Wall, so focus on spotting evidence of a diversion. Get the Muscle up and limber, and have them fortify the area."<br><br>&nbsp; One of the guards asked if they knew what was happening, or if such a mobilization was even necessary. Uako replied with a steely gaze, and took out her glasses. "Noboyoki, right?" she asked, examining him. When the Shinigami nodded, she said "I ought to demote you. Look, the Commander's schedule is so fixed, it's scary. Why anyone be so stupid to attack the Seireitei at all is beyond me, but when the Boss is literally just starting patrol at the north section?&nbsp; Always, always assume you are dealing with someone brilliant first." She smiled curiously. "Then, later on, when you find out it was some moron with a death wish, we can laugh abou-." And then she was quiet for a moment.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp; The Hell's Butterfuly chose that exact instant to hit her, informing her of the Captain-Commander's Orders to muster within the Barracks and meet her at the north gate immediately.<br><br>&nbsp; "Magnama-dammit!"&nbsp; She yelled.&nbsp; She stared down sharply at the three, who were now a little confused and more than a little frightened.&nbsp; Uako's Reiatsu wasn't normally the overpowering aura that Shinigami Captains were known for.&nbsp; But those who didn't think she had it, had never seen her become Megane-Chan, the seething, calculating woman she became when she was genuinely upset.&nbsp; In her thoughts, she was quietly furious at the Captain-Commander, both for over-riding her orders right after she'd given them, and for what Uako considered the short-shortsightedness of keeping all the Shinigami in their Barracks.&nbsp; She thought very strongly about ordering the Shinigami to proceed as she had instructed.&nbsp; Assuming the north wall was the only place of incident was a tactical error...<br><br>&nbsp; It was the hardest part about being a Captain.&nbsp; She was still thinking like a scientist:&nbsp; Predict probabilities, equip to observe and to react quickly to observation, and act independently.&nbsp; But this was the Military.&nbsp; The Captain-Commander could not do her job if she was disobeyed.<br><br>&nbsp; "Scrap what I said."&nbsp; Her voice was hot.&nbsp; "Get inside.&nbsp; Limber everyone up.&nbsp; Gear for war.&nbsp; And don't leave until you hear further orders."&nbsp; And with that, there was a flash of energy, and she was sailing through the air again, heading toward the north wall.<br><br>&nbsp; She'd wanted to add something, as if to say in a back-handed, threatening way, that if you disobey and follow my first orders, I'll cover for you.&nbsp; But she had thought better of it.&nbsp; That was no attitude for a Captain to have, and she was striving to be an excellent Captain. The ones that would disobey anyway, if they were so inclined, already knew how she felt about following orders to the letter without thinking for yourself.&nbsp; She very subtly encouraged such initiative, at least in those that displayed an aptitude for good judgement.&nbsp; She would rebuke them for it, even punish them for falling out of line.&nbsp; But she couldn't help how she truly felt, and the 2 or 3 that did it and did it well knew how proud she was.&nbsp; She pondered this as she flew towards the North wall, having to touch down twice to keep herself moving.&nbsp; It was a peculiar modification of Flash Step: it provided more force moving forward, and then used the traditional technique to mitigate the impact of landing.<br><br>&nbsp; She would clear the wall in a few minutes, surveying the landscape as she sails over it, preparing to touch-down nearby where the Captain-Commander and the other arrivals stood.&nbsp; She would look grim, her glasses obfuscating her features and her un-kept hair in wild strands around her.&nbsp; 
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				Post by: <strong>Kendre</strong> on <strong>20-12-2012, 21:42:38</strong>
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				---------------------------------------------<br>Megami Ushinawareta-fū<br>07:05<br>Nearing the Northern Gate<br>Middle of using Shunpo<br>---------------------------------------------<br><br>In the middle of using Shunpo, Megami cast the quick incantation and released several Hell Butterflies to carry a message to each Captain. Within moments, the butterflies were off with their message, and she continued her swift travel to the gate.<br><br>Arriving at each Captain, the butterflies all repeated "There has been an incident at the Northern Gate. Muster your forces and maintain order. Shinigami are to return to their barracks for muster, and are not to leave by order of the Captain-Commander. Captain Kirikata, Captain Kinme, and Captain Satsu are to report to the Northern Gate, as well as Vice-Captain Motoko, representing the Second Division in absence of their Captain. Order your Divisions, and head straight to the Gate. Captains requested may bring their Vice-Captains, if they choose."
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				Post by: <strong>BruceTheCat</strong> on <strong>20-12-2012, 21:57:05</strong>
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				---------------------------------------------<br>Corin Kirikata<br>07:05<br>Moving to the North Gate<br>Running on Rooftops<br>---------------------------------------------<br><br>Corin's fingers closed around the sheet of paper that landed in the center of his palm, glancing down to read the familiar phrase off the parchment before slipping the note inside of his set of long white robes. His blood was starting to pump faster, the familiar smell and sensation of a battle looming in the future falling over the Captain. Still, there was something odd about this. Who in their right mind would outright attack North Gate? For that matter, who would attack them in the first place? He would have to keep his wits about him, hoping that this was just some building accident or prank from young Shinigami.<br><br>Tensing his body the Captain was off and onto one of the rooftops, sprinting towards the North Gate per his instruction from the Captain-Commander. He tried to expand his sense of things, drawing in more of his surroundings to make himself aware of any sudden spikes in spiritual pressure, whether from allie or enemy. Corin was not the fastest Captain among the ranks, however that did not make him slow. He dashed across the nearest surface in an effort to arrive faster, hands tightly bound around the hilt of his Zanpakuto.<br><br>The smoke was still settling when he arrived at the North Gate, vision obscured and unable to make out details of what had transpired at first.
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				Post by: <strong>LeSane</strong> on <strong>21-12-2012, 09:05:08</strong>
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				<hr>Aomine Sedai<br>7:05<br>Barracks of 11th Company<br>Sleepily moving to North Gate<br><hr><em>"Did I ever tell you the definition of insanity?"</em> a voice spoke out to the a young boy who seemed scared out of if wits end arms tied by rope along with his feet connected to what seemed to be a large rock around his size. <em>"Insanity is doing the exact... same fucking thing... over and over again expecting... shit to change... That. Is. Crazy."</em> The voice came from a man holding a rather long sword whilst sitting in front of the boy behind him was a large drop at the bottom of this drop water. This man was something to be feared with his scars, and reputation. This man was known for his brutality no matter the person. The young boy knew this. <em>"The first time somebody told me that, I dunno, I thought they were bullshitting me, so, I killed him.... He was right."</em> There was a weird smirk on this man's face as he remembers the exact moment. <em>"And then I started seeing, everywhere I looked, everywhere I looked all these fucking pricks, everywhere I looked, doing the exact same fucking thing... over and over and over and over again thinking 'this time is gonna be different' no, no, no please... This time is gonna be different, I'm sorry, I don't like... The way... "</em> He would talk waving his sword around ranting away. The child was looking at the ground for something to free himself. Right as the boy found hat seemed to be a solution the the man hit what he was sitting on making it fly a few feet away. His agitation towards the boy visibly growing. <em>"... you are looking at me... Okay, Do you have a fucking problem in your head, do you think I am bullshitting you, do you think I am lying? Fuck you! Okay? Fuck you!"</em> His sanity was far stable. It was like this for many men like him. Crazy to the 9th degree. The situation was getting to the boiling point as this man walked toward the rock shaking his head with some idea. <em>"... It's okay, man. I'm gonna chill, little one. I'm gonna chill... The thing is... Alright, the thing is I killed you once already... and it's not like I am fucking crazy. It's okay... It's like water under the bridge."</em> A bare foot went to the surface of the rock slowly pushing it over the edge. <em>"Did I ever tell you the definition... of insanity?"</em> Saying this one last time before kicking it off the cliff plummeting towards the water along with the boy.<br><br>Aomine awoke suddenly gasping from the sudden shock of his dream. It was always like this of that man, and his weird speech. He could remember that moment from his past so vividly. "For pity sake I cant get a normal night of sleep." staggering to get from his bed roll to his feet violet eyes trying to adjust&nbsp; to the harsh light from the sky. From the lac of noise from the 11th company barracks most had already gotten their days started, ate, and were already on duty.&nbsp; The Vice captain had dressed himself in his normal soul reaper garb expecting to see his Captain, but his spiritual pressure was moving. Corin was the only one he had managed to get a steady read of since his perception was so low. <em>'He is on the move... This early?'</em> asking himself if this was important or not to take the hint. The captain never seemed like the type to ask for assistance even from him. "....Fuck me." grabbing his Zanpakutō and using his shunpo to leave via his open window. As he hopped from rooftops the surface would crack under each spacious movement slowly catching up with his captain, yet keeping a distance since not wanting to get in the mans way. Aomine was still some what skeptical of his motives at times since taking the spot of the former 11th captain right out of the academy.<br><br>Moments passed and his groggy head cleared, judgement; So did his heavy steps vanish with them. Giving himself the extra push needed to come along side his leader. "You left in a hurry didn't cha?" smirking giving an oddness to him since always appearing with a displeased look on his face the majority of the time. "You don't have that presence unless somethings up so what happening Captain Kirkata?" asking the best he could without sounding like an asshole.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kendre</strong> on <strong>21-12-2012, 23:35:10</strong>
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				--------------<br>Megami<br>7:05<br>North Gate<br>--------------<br><br>Shimmering into existence, Megami whispers to both Corin and Aomine, "Danzōmaru, the Guardian of Black Ridge Gate, is injured. I'll be watching, in case I am needed." With those words, Megami vanishes like a mirage, leaving behind another note, which reads;<br><br>11th Squad,<br><br>By order of the Captain-Commander, avenge the assault on Danzōmaru.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Togashi</strong> on <strong>22-12-2012, 00:18:31</strong>
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				----------<br>Satsu<br>7:05<br>North Gate<br>----------<br><br>"Now what have we here?" he demanded before taking another swig of his jug.<br><br>Anyone that knew him or, since not many knew him, watched him knew it took a lot to get drunk. But that didn't stop him from acting the part whenever he thought he had the advantage. He walked toward the destruction, staggering every so often or looking like he was about to fall over. His left hand stayed at his side, his right holding the jug of sake. He smirked as he surveyed everything happening around him.<br><br>"Wh-hic-where are the pretty girls?" he asked, looking around, holding his hand up to his eyes as if trying to block the sun out even though it was behind him. "I wanna see pretty girls..."<br><br>Those who saw the reports that his 'handlers' wrote would know he wasn't nearly drunk since he could handle his drinks quite well. He looked around, his brow furrowing as he stood there and waited for something to happen. His senses were feeling out, and he kept his spiritual pressure lowered, though it occasionally 'flared' to give the illusion of inability to focus. The greatest weapon in a warrior's arsenal was his mind. Brawn couldn't win over brains when the mind was sharp and ready.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BruceTheCat</strong> on <strong>22-12-2012, 05:22:08</strong>
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				---------------------------------------------<br>Corin Kirikata<br>07:05<br>Moving to the North Gate<br>Running on Rooftops<br>---------------------------------------------<br><br>Corin glanced sideways as his Lieutenant Aomine appeared beside him. He looked as though he had just been torn awake, groggy from probably a nightmare. The Captain prided himself on being aware of what plagued his squad, especially his right hand Aomine. The boy was often disturbed by assaults of nightmares and woke up shivering most nights. But regardless, Aomine never complained or failed in any of his duties as a result of lack of sleep or the horrored past he must have had. The Captain would have been lying if this devotion was not something that rose the boy through the ranks quickly and caught the eye of the veteran Captain.<br><br>"We aren't certain yet" he told him, feeling a strong evil spiritual pressure rising in the distance. His Captain-Commander's order's reached his ear's quickly thereafter, drawing the single katana blade from his sheath though not thinking he would need to release it yet. Or perhaps at all depending on what was attacking. "Find Danzomaru and remove him from the battle if he is too badly injured. I'm going to find out what is going on" he ordered swiftly before jumping down and landing on the main street.<br><br>Rocks and rubble laid about the streets, something large and strong had moved through the area, although whatever the enemy was it remained hidden from him. "And be prepared for an ambush!"
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				Post by: <strong>Kendre</strong> on <strong>22-12-2012, 06:44:34</strong>
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				------------------<br>NPC STUFF<br>------------------<br><br>With a crashing roar, a sound slams into both the Captain and the Vice-Captain, and scatters the smoke instantly, revealing a Menos... Not any Menos, either, but an Adjuchas with a spiked mask!
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				Post by: <strong>PrestaDGTation</strong> on <strong>22-12-2012, 07:36:28</strong>
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				=====<br>Uako Kinme<br>About 07:05<br>Over the North Wall<br>Heading down to join others<br>=====<br><br>&nbsp; Uako was just clearing the wall.&nbsp; The stop over at the 7th Baracks had taken a little more time than she would have liked.&nbsp; She hadn't even grabbed her secondary weapons for this go around.&nbsp; She wasn't certain she'd need them, but still she made a mental list of everything she currently had.&nbsp; Her Zanpakutou, of course, was already in her hand.&nbsp; She had a Positioner on her: a device that read energy signatures in a limited range and would track their location.&nbsp; It wasn't perfect: some energy signatures were a little too big or a little too small for the device to track accurately.&nbsp; Not that she typically needed it: energy sensing was one of the few things she did better than many of the other Captains.&nbsp; And she had a flare apparatus.&nbsp; She wasn't as trusting of Kidou communications as some people were, and so she had her squad habitually carry flares, just in case something happened and they needed help.&nbsp; Uako never went anywhere without hers.<br><br>&nbsp; Since that was all she'd seen a use for this morning, that was all she had on her.&nbsp; She didn't feel helpless for not having brought her Ivory Cestus, or any of the other tools she constantly worked to improve.&nbsp; But she didn't feel particular warm about it either.&nbsp; As she had been nearing the wall, she'd detected something pretty nasty looming just over it.<br><br>&nbsp; Uako landed nearby Corin, Aomine and Satsu, making a slight sound as her feet touched the ground.&nbsp; She was smaller than the other Captains, and looked much nerdier with her large glasses and wispy hair.&nbsp; But at that point, she was also a little pissed off, for various reasons, and her aura was intense.&nbsp; She acknowledged the other two with a glance, not bothering to ask what was going on.&nbsp; The rubble, and the energy in the air, was enough of an answer.<br><br>&nbsp; The tail of her cloak had barely settled when the crash came.&nbsp; A roar and a burst of energy cast the fog away, revealing the awe-inspiring black mass of a powerful Menos variety.&nbsp; She flinched a little, not having expected there to actually be such a threat, and certainly not so soon after she'd gotten there.&nbsp; Part of her was intrigued:&nbsp; what kind of weapon would <em>this</em> one become, she thought.&nbsp; But then again..&nbsp; she looked sideways at Corin and the others, she probably wouldn't get the chance to do find out.<br><br>&nbsp; With a few words, her Tai Chi Sword extended into a beautiful bronze long-sword, part of the snake-like hilt wrapping around her upper arm.&nbsp; She didn't smile or frown, but began to make mental notes about the area: the position of buildings, structures, scraps, and other life forms nearby.&nbsp; She prepared her next flash for when the thing attacked.<br>&nbsp; Plan A) Get on its back, and use her ability to scale it down.<br>&nbsp; Plan B) Distract it, trip it, and overclock Corin so he could finish it off.<br>&nbsp; Plan C) Use her ability to power the allies and get the wounded out.<br><br>&nbsp; Depending on what the Menos did next, she'd pick one of the three.&nbsp; Wow, five minutes ago, she'd been enjoying the last bit of a really good sunrise..&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Andol</strong> on <strong>22-12-2012, 20:55:11</strong>
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				=====<br>Kurosawa Ryou<br>7:05 am-7:10am<br>Barracks of the 2nd Squad<br>Moving to join the others<br>=====<br><br>The loud noise of an explosion along with the feeling of somthing landing on his nose was all that was needed to wake Ryou from his sleep. The Captian's eyes opened to the sight of a hell butterfly who had landed on his nose. The sight of one of the little creatures after recovering form a rather bad weekend, put a Cheshire like grin on the man's face as he sat up slowly and held out one finger for it to land on. "Why hello there little darling, what do you have me today?" The message that it brought him though was one that instantly darkened the nature of his mood... egough so that he could hear the reaction of a lower rank outside his door who had probably been given the short straw to tell him the news. The Captian considered his Division to be just as precious to him as his dear In'ei and his Mistressess. Slowly he stood up, as got himself out from under the covers and spoke to the Shinigami outside the door...<br><br>"Make sssure to deliever around these ordersss, to all the ssseated officers above tenth ssseat including Ami-chan." Even though he spoke in a slow steady manner that sound a bit like a lunitic asking questions with elongated 's's in his words, there was now a certian warmth to his voice that didn't macth the arua he gave off. It was because he was speaking to one of Sqaud members that he spoke in this voice, while a lower rank form a differnt squad might not have received the same attention. He contiuned as he slipped on his typical attire of the red suit with frilly sleeved undershirt, along with his black pants, though he still kept his sandels and Captian's hatori, "Oh and make sure that 1/3 of the squad is put into defensive postions around the Division. I don't care to asssume anything the enemy might do, and I will not have the Missstress'ss missstake leave us defenseless." Once he was dressed the man could feel one of his coughs coming on, and knew that it would be best for that to be hidden. <br><br>So taking out a piece of paper he wrote down to the letter all the orders he wanted carried out with a PS at the end saying, 'I expect the last officer who sees this to eat it.... actually I take that back you can just dystory it some other way. Though don't let anyone outside the Division see it or you will be put to death.' The man then folded it up, and opened the door to hand it to what seemed to be one of the lower seated members of the Second... whom he didn't recongize. The young Shinigami seemed at first to be a bit worried because of the ominious presance which Ryou always had with his face covered by his hair, and only one visable eye looking at you in a manic like fashion. Plus in times like this reaitsua seemed seep off it's dark ominious nature, but most members of the second had grown used to there eccentric Captian. Which was why when he pulled his hair back over his ears to talk to the other more esaily the young Shinigami asked in a worried expression, "Captian-sama are you ok?" <br><br>The others concern was certianly legetamente, but Kurosawa didn't want him to know that. The man prefered instead to remain strong for his Division since he was it's protecter after all. Reaching out with one of his lithe fingers the male poked the other one the nose saying with a cackling laugh, "Don't worry about it sssilly... I will be fine, you just get those orders passed out." The young man was quick to obey the Captian who shut the door, and turned around picking up his sword off the near bye shrine like structure he kept it on. As he reached the door the male coughed suddenly, noticing a small amount of blood in his hand. Sighing he just shook his head, "Fuck... thisss is going to be quite an annoyance."&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <br><br>With those words he dissapered, and like he expected it took him more one more step than normal to get there since he wasn't at his best. Dispite this he never seemed to let his sickness cure him of his eccentric self as he floated on his belly instead of standing liking the other Captians. He rested both hands on his cheeks as he tilted his head, and looked in the direction of the enemy, and didn't really say a word as he held up his hands and seemed to be typing and poking at dots in the air while mumbbling differnt tactical ideas to himself. Only to have it intruppted by one of those hacking coughs, which he could esaily wipe off on the red suit he wore in a hidden manner. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kendre</strong> on <strong>23-12-2012, 04:53:09</strong>
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				------------------<br>NPC STUFF<br>------------------<br><br>The Adjuchas, noticing the presence of so many strong Shinigami, vanishes from sight. At the same time, the Spiritual Pressure of the Adjuchas vanishes, as well.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PrestaDGTation</strong> on <strong>23-12-2012, 05:23:44</strong>
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				...or, there's always Plan D.&nbsp; Show up and watch it run away.&nbsp; It vanished so quickly, and its spiritual pressure along with it, that Uako doesn't even thing her Positioning Signatures will give her a reading on it.&nbsp; Nice ability, that.&nbsp; Nice for a diversion.<br><br>&nbsp; "Anyone else get the feeling it's going to be one of those days?"&nbsp; She asks, to no one in particular.&nbsp; Her Shikai moves restlessly on the side of her arm, as if to signify her agitation.&nbsp; She doesn't release it yet, though.&nbsp; She has a feeling she'll need it.&nbsp; Her mood, for those that read such things, is extremely cross.&nbsp; This whole thing reeks of a planned strategy.&nbsp; She is half expecting to hear a second explosion at the South Gate before they leave.<br><br>&nbsp; "I'm heading back."&nbsp; She says simply.&nbsp; With that, she turns to leave, unless anyone stops her.<br><br>&nbsp; If no one does stop her, she'll get to the top of the wall, and then tap herself with her sword to boost her own flash technique.&nbsp; The painful experience of hurling herself that fast toward the 7th Squad Barracks isn't high on her favorite things to do, and will leave her looking more haggard and slightly sore when she gets there.&nbsp; But at the moment, is more concerned about getting to her Squad and Secondary Weapons before all hell breaks loose.<br><br>&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BruceTheCat</strong> on <strong>23-12-2012, 08:44:22</strong>
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				If the sudden presence and power displayed by the Menos Grande surprised or scared the Captain, it was only displayed in the sudden hand that was raised to block the oncoming assault and debri kicked up by the arrival of it's colossal spirit pressure. What surprised the man most though was not the arrival of the creature, or even the power it displayed, but rather how it had come so far without anyone noticing! That was reason enough for alarm and distress, the clear signs of his unease at the matter displayed by Corin's shift in weight and furrowed brow.<br><br>But almost as suddenly as the Menos Grande had appeared, it was gone again. The Captain responded by jumping once more to gain a higher vantage point, hand releasing it's death grip on the hilt of his still sheathed Zanpakuto. Corin landed next to Captain Kinme who had just arrived on the scene, along with Captain Ryou and Captain Satsu. One thing could certainly be said about the officials and leaders of Soul Society, they had wonderful timing and speed as a strong point.<br><br>However those light green eye's were dashing back and forth across the landscape, Corin's train of that matching Uako's very closely in what he expected to come next. "And it's still early" he added to the young woman's comment with a slight smile, turning his body and attention to the rest of the Captain's. "They might be trying for an attack at the other gate's, using this as a distraction." Extending out with one of his strong arms the Captain pointed his finger towards various areas of the landscape to accent his following statement. "Ryou, check the East gate for any signs of further disturbance. Satsu the West, and Uako the South. If nothing occurs than the Captain-Commander will most assuredly want to call an emergency meeting to discuss what has occurred".<br><br>Corin's orders were to avenge what happened here. Militaristically as far as the man was concerned, dealing with the Menos Grande and any further assault was his mission now. Realistically as was all of theirs.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Togashi</strong> on <strong>23-12-2012, 15:53:54</strong>
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				"Now why the hell should I have to do it?" Satsu asked, surveying the destruction.<br><br>He took another swig of the sake in his jug, guzzling down what was left inside before he frowned at the empty thing. He slammed a cork into the top and tied it to his hip. He brushed a stray strand of his long hair out of his face before tucking it back behind his ear. His eyes narrowed as he surveyed the destruction that had occured here. Attacks on the Soul Society were not unheard of but for something to get this far without being seen was very disturbing. Someone had to know this thing was coming at some point, right? Even if it killed every advance scout, or watchman, there was no way in hell their not reporting in would go unnoticed.<br><br>Something was wrong here, someone had to have helped it inside, though he wasn't going to voice this concern yet. He was the 'stranger' that had vanished and reappeared significantly stronger than he'd been when he left. He sighed internally trying not to think of his allies as potential traitors but he had to leave the option open if he were going to figure this out. Turning he headed for the west gate. He might complain about work but if people were in danger he wasn't going to 'stop playing'
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PrestaDGTation</strong> on <strong>23-12-2012, 17:23:55</strong>
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				=====<br>Uako Kinme<br>07:10<br>7th Squad Barracks<br>Grounds<br>=====<br><br>&nbsp; (I'll pull this back a little if someone actually wants to stop Uako from leaving the scene so quickly.)<br><br>&nbsp; Uako lands roughly, suddenly appearing as a crumpled mass of robes still rolling on the grounds just outside 7th Squad's Barracks.&nbsp; She grumbles, pulling herself to her feet, her leg sore.&nbsp; Her Shikai can increase her power output exponentially, but that doesn't make for soft landings.&nbsp; Two of her Shinigami run out to greet her, unsettled at how rough she looks.&nbsp; She smirks at them, waving them away from helping her and motioning them toward the door as she marches to the Barracks.<br><br>&nbsp; "Full report."<br>&nbsp; "Everyone is accounted for, sir.&nbsp; Your orders to remain here and prepare for war have been obeyed."<br>&nbsp; "Fuck."<br>&nbsp; "..Sir?"<br>&nbsp; "Nothing.&nbsp; How's the equipping status?"<br>&nbsp; "Everyone has standard tools.&nbsp; Lower seats have a Nine Pack-"<br>&nbsp; "-Make sure everyone but the Lieutenant and I have those, and get the more subtle communicators out." she says to the first Shinigami as she enters the building, her Squad seeing her and standing to attention.&nbsp; Nodding to the second, she whispers: "Go get me Fronteriza Dorada."&nbsp; <br>&nbsp; The second Shinigami looks worriedly at her, and then dashes down the hall.&nbsp; Nine Packs are her own invention: an extra battery of spiritual power that Uako trusts to make even her less-than-10 seats into a decent threat.&nbsp; Another popular toy she's passed to her squad.<br>&nbsp; "7th Squad!&nbsp; We're dealing with at least one Menos Adjuchas.&nbsp; Its only known ability is to disappear completely almost instantaneously."&nbsp; A few of her squad begin cursing and murmuring at that, which makes Uako smile.&nbsp; "I know, right.&nbsp; Imagine the fun I had."&nbsp; And then scowling again.&nbsp; "Anyhow.&nbsp; We expect a diversion.&nbsp; I've been instructed to proceed to the South Gate.&nbsp; Captains Togashi, Corin, and Ryou will be maintaining the other three.&nbsp; That leaves the weak points at the Semi-Cardinals.&nbsp; I want four volunteers, and I want Ragahashi in the middle as communicator.&nbsp; Don't bother telling other squads, let the Chain of Command handle that.<br>&nbsp; "Now, I don't have to tell you this, but an Adjuchas is enough to make Captain Corin burn some calories.&nbsp; You are not. To. Engage.&nbsp; If you see active hostiles, you set the flare on the ground and you get out of there before it fires.&nbsp; The two Captains on either side will probably pincer it.&nbsp; In addition, if you see evidence of hostiles gathering, you will be using Kidou communications.&nbsp; Send to me first, and then to Ragahashi.&nbsp; I'll be communicating with the Captain-Commander directly.<br>&nbsp; "Everyone else, this corner of the wall and the space inside it is your primary responsibility.&nbsp; Sastu will be at the gate: take his orders if he gives them; follow your Lieutenant otherwise.&nbsp; Get your V-8, throw some Metal on, and prepare to go all out!"&nbsp; <br>&nbsp; The 7th Squad starts cheering, which makes Uako grin hugely.&nbsp; At that moment, the Shinigami comes running up with a huge, ghostly white sword tipped with golden blades.&nbsp; The same sword she carried back from her Bankai demonstration.&nbsp; She feels sentimental, seeing it.&nbsp; She grips it tightly, hearing something like a hundred people yelling in the distance at the back of her skull, and moves toward the door. <br><br>&nbsp; Whenever she holds Fronteriza Dorada, she feels focused.&nbsp; Her own journey with Utsurikawari Hebi was a challenge, but now she feels close to it.&nbsp; Sort of like a student and a teacher, even though the roles shift constantly.&nbsp; But next to Fronteriza..&nbsp; Even though she would never tell anyone this, it makes her feel like a child.&nbsp; A tiny, humble guide to a tremendous mass of energy.&nbsp; Because of that, whenever she carries it into battle, she is more motivated, cherishing the ability to use a powerful weapon that is not part of herself.<br>&nbsp; There is a slot in the white sword, just large enough to fit Utsurikawari Hebi into it.&nbsp; Still attached to her upper arm by the snake hilt, it gives her weapons an almost futuristic look.&nbsp; Taking a deep breath, she activates her Flash again, and is soon soaring through the air heading to the South Gate.&nbsp; It will be a few minutes before she can get there, and a few more before her Squad mobilizes.&nbsp; It should be enough, regardless.<br><br>&nbsp; Remembering her squad cheering at her words.. it makes her feel like laughing again.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kendre</strong> on <strong>23-12-2012, 22:09:18</strong>
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				-------------------<br>Megami<br>07:10<br>Following Uako<br>-------------------<br><br>Appearing like mist, Megami materializes next to Uako and revert her Zanpakutou back to its normal state, sheathing it. With a quick smile at Uako, Megami says "So what're your plans? Summarize, please, as I'll be heading off to speak with the others very soon."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PrestaDGTation</strong> on <strong>23-12-2012, 23:29:27</strong>
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				&nbsp; Uako is somewhat surprised to see the Captain-Commander materialize, almost casually, beside her as she flies through the air.&nbsp; There's a part of her that even feels chided, seeing as how the Commander can keep even pace with her in the middle of her flight.&nbsp; But, it is the Commander, and Uako finds herself having to smile at her skills.<br><br>&nbsp; "I'm heading to the South Gate to support the Gate Keeper." she says, somewhat easier now that the Commander is nearby.&nbsp; "Ideally, we'll be able to kill or immobilize any attackers by ourselves.&nbsp; In the most extreme case, I'll make the environment inhospitable for invasion."&nbsp; Only the Commander will know just how 'inhospitable' she might be planning.<br><br>&nbsp; "Additionally, four from Squad 7 are moving to the Semi-Cardinal points to add extra surveillance, and the 4th Seat, Ragahashi, is moving to the Soukyouku Hill to manage communication.&nbsp; They have orders not to engage, but send up warning flares if they see hostility.&nbsp; I don't foresee a problem with holding the South Gate, but I'll send flares myself if pressed."<br><br>&nbsp; She smiles.&nbsp; "I think I amused Corin.&nbsp; It's a start!"<br><br>&nbsp; "What are your plans, Commander?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kendre</strong> on <strong>24-12-2012, 00:23:12</strong>
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				Smiling at Uako's momentary discomfort, Megami nods at the information. "As I'm sure you know, I can be anywhere I need to be, so I'll be moving about the Seireitei to keep an eye on things. If ANYTHING happens, I want a flare sent up. If they can take down Gatekeepers, I don't want anyone fighting alone, and I doubt the enemy has the forces or coordination to assault more than a single place at once."<br><br>With that, Megami vanishes from sight, her Spiritual Pressure almost instantly appearing at the Eastern Gate, presumably to speak with Captain Kurosawa.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PrestaDGTation</strong> on <strong>24-12-2012, 00:45:10</strong>
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				&nbsp; Uako nods at the Captain's words, watching her vanish.&nbsp; She touches down on another roof, and sends herself flying through the air again.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp; "Always.. <em>always</em>, assume.." she mutters under her breath.&nbsp; She's not willing to believe that an Adjuchas with that kind of ability showed up on the doorstep of the Gotei 13 by sheer luck.&nbsp; <em>Someone</em> has a gear turning in this situation, and to presume less is suicide.&nbsp; No, Uako's 'plan' is exactly what she told to her Squad.&nbsp; Get the energy, psyche yourself up, and get ready to go all out.<br><br>&nbsp; She's already nearing the Southern Edge of the wall, using her Zanpakutou to augment her power output slightly, although not quite as extreme as when she was moving back to the Barracks.&nbsp; One more tap on a roof, (she creates a little bit of a shock on that structure, but nothing that can't be repaired) and she is on trajectory to go over the wall.&nbsp; She looks intently forward, holding up her free arm to look at her Positioner and see if the Gate Guardian is still there.&nbsp; Or if anything else is.<br><br>&nbsp; Uako understands the Commander's wishes not to fight alone, but Uako is very, very tired of Military dogma.&nbsp; If she finds the southern gate overrun, she intends to bury the whole mess in a hellish wasteland before she calls for backup.&nbsp; 
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				Post by: <strong>Andol</strong> on <strong>24-12-2012, 01:47:19</strong>
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				=====<br>Kurosawa Ryou<br>7:10 am-7:15am<br>Waiting on the East Wall<br>Moving to and arriving at East Wall<br>=====<br><br>Kurosawa just contiuned to occupy himself with his little hand motions as well as the mumbles that stumbled from his lips every now and then. The male had repostioned himself so that he was now floating in a indian style sitting postion. It was only at the very moment that the creature which was in front of them suddenly dissapered that with a well timed movement which seemed like he was pressing the 'enter' key before pushing the reset line over that... Ryou's typing stopped. His hands resting gently on his knees as the male thought for a moment quickly trying to form a new plan in his head when he heard Captian Uako asking if anyone needed anything else. The Second Sqaud Captian didn't turn to look at her, because he knew they both shared the same annoyance with the way the situation was being handled, but he did say, "Uako-san jussst let me know were you want your recon report delievered." He waited until she ackonwlegde him, before planting his feet on the ground finally, while resting a hand on the end of In'ei's hilt. <br><br>It seemed for a moment as though Kurosawa was ingoring what Corin was saying while mummbling to himself, "Sssomeone's head is going to roll for thisss. I know my recon teamsss are better than thisss." Then looking in Corin's direction with that face that completely covered by his raven hair, except for one eye that stared at him with an annoyed manic like look in Ryou's eye, "I don't take my order'sss from you Corin... Only from the Misstresss" There was no malice behind the words, but were just spoken in a plain and simple tone. Suddenly two messangers appered at ethier side of the Captian has he had already instructed to come, "Well I believe you two heard the sssituation... have Teams 1 and 2 ssscout ahead around the East Gate." The Captian had no intention of walking in blind, and it seemed for a moment that his usual Cheshire grin passed over his face as he looked at Corin saying, though in a more jovial manner, "But I will take your suggestion into consssideration..." With that he dissapered, though not before letting his cackle of a laugh drift out into the air. <br><br>It didn't take long for him to arrive there ethier as the Captian found himself somewhere to perch on the roof of the gate. Sitting there waiting for his messangers, and any news form the recon teams, as well as wethier or not the defensive build up he had order to go ahead anyway was wasted or not. Plus thier was the slight fact he had put his recon teams to the use of checking the other gates for his own information, since he trusted them more than anyone else. Around the time he was settled he felt another cough coming on, and like normal made sure it landed on his red suit so that it was hidden. They were normally more few and far bettewen, which worried him if this was a more serious attack... about how he would be up to fighting level.&nbsp; &nbsp;
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				Post by: <strong>Kendre</strong> on <strong>24-12-2012, 02:17:45</strong>
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				---------------<br>Megami<br>07:15<br>East Gate<br>---------------<br><br>Appearing behind Ryou suddenly, Megami gently places her hands on his shoulders, rubbing them a bit. "Are you feeling alright, Ryou? Is it acting up again?" Handing him a strip of cloth to wipe his mouth, she continues "Ryou, I want you to guard this Gate. No one is to fight alone, so if anything occurs, I want you to contact me. I will either send someone, or come personally. I don't intend to take any risks. I would tell you to send scouts out, but I'm quite sure you already did. I've got to go see Corin, so I'll be off." And with a slight smile, she waits a moment for any response before vanishing to go meet Corin.
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				Post by: <strong>BruceTheCat</strong> on <strong>24-12-2012, 02:31:11</strong>
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				---------------<br>Corin<br>07:20<br>North Gate<br>---------------<br><br>Corin shook his head slowly as each of the Captain's made their way off to different points of the city. Mentally the man made a note to compliment Uako to the Captain-Commander, as she had been the only present who did as he asked without either a question of why or meaningless reminder that he was not their superior. "It's a wonder we still call ourselves a military" he muttered lightly, continuing to crane his neck about in search of any further attacks in the area.<br><br>The man actually cringed at the way Ryou hung on the word 'Mistress' when referring to the Captain-Commander. He was certainly a strange one, though old enough now that he had proven his capabilities and competency in being a Captain that certain things could be forgiven. Reaching his hand up Corin ran a hand through his short dark hair, admittedly a bit on edge at everything as this was the first time in recent memory that Soul Society had been directly attacked by Hollows.<br><br>Discarding the thought's Corin sent his Lieutenant back to the 11th squad barracks to place his recruits on full alert.
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				Post by: <strong>Togashi</strong> on <strong>24-12-2012, 02:33:39</strong>
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				Satsu arrived at the west gate, yawning. He hadn't bothered to inform his squad of anything but they knew what he expected of them. They were good people, but the squad had changed seriously from when he'd first joined. Rei had been an excellent teacher and back then she'd seemed as powerful as she was beautiful. But then he'd seen her, when he'd come to whenever this was, she had aged so very much. She looked to be ready to die of her age at any moment. And according to everything he could gather she'd been a captain-commander for a few years before retiring. But she had lived to retire, so many others he knew hadn't. Among them had been his friends, loved ones, and even family.<br><br>Satsu shuddered and shook his head quickly as he stood there, clearing his head of those thoughts. Then again that's what his sake had been for and now he was out. He found himself wondering if he had enough time to go get a refill on his bottle. It had lasted him a few hours and that was good. But he'd also made it last. So he wasn't sure what would happen if he got into a fight without it. Would he be forced to 'accept' his demons? Nah, he'd just end it quick so he could go back to blocking out all the bullshit in his life.<br><br>Sighing he sat down legs folding under him. He set Hazuki in his lap and he took a wooden flute from his robes. He took a deep breath and began playing as he closed his eyes, focusing his spiritual pressure as it spread out around him. To anyone else it almost seemed like a flare. But to Satsu it was a web. All around him, his spiritual pressure spread, allowing him to track anything around his gate.
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				Post by: <strong>PrestaDGTation</strong> on <strong>24-12-2012, 04:32:54</strong>
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				=====<br>Uako Kinme<br>07:20, thereabouts<br>Waiting at South Wall<br>=====<br><br>&nbsp; Uako'd been more worried that she should have been it seemed.&nbsp; She cleared the wall and landed with a slightly harder sound than she should have, emitting a groan as she shook off the shock of impact.&nbsp; She made a mental note to remember that the impact produced when skipping off a surface during an Augmented Flash Step would substantially increase the range of the move, in proportion to the amount of ow-ow-ow-ow she would sustain when she landed.&nbsp; She took a quick look around, threw her legs one at a time in the air to test them, and concluded that she was still battle ready.&nbsp; When she turned, she saw the Gate Guardian, a huge, blue pile of muscles with a spiked pillar of iron a bit taller than she was and a pile of burgundy dreadlocks pouring down his head.&nbsp; And he was watching her as if she were the single strangest thing he had ever seen.<br><br>&nbsp; Uako walked up to him and bowed.&nbsp; "There's been an incident at the North Gate, involving an Adjuchas.&nbsp; I'm here to back you up."<br><br>&nbsp; The Gate Guardian continued to stare at her, and it took several moments before Uako simply felt uncomfortable and walked away.<br><br>&nbsp; Uako moved a little further forward into the field in front of the gate, keeping her feelers out to see if she could detect anything.&nbsp; She made a note of the Guardian's Vibration, and detected a few other living things nearby.&nbsp; Nothing that screamed highly-evolved cannibalistic souls of the mal-appropriated dead.&nbsp; About 20 yards away from the gate, she decided to put a sensor down near one of the structures: a collapsible antenna that acted as the primary receiver for her positioning system.&nbsp; Having done this, she checked to make sure it was working correctly and meandered a bit before returning to the gate, inspecting the structures lay of the land as she walked.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp; A few of the inhabitants were watching her, not used to seeing a Captain just strolling around.&nbsp; She waved to a few of them, causing some of them to run away.&nbsp; She smiled.&nbsp; A Captain, generally, was just as bad as they thought them to be.&nbsp; The fact that she was waving really freaked them out!&nbsp; Aside from needing a good prank laugh, she was happy to see the area was being cleared out with not much more effort than that.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp; The effect she had made her ponder the natures of her co-workers as she walked back.&nbsp; She liked Corin.&nbsp; She'd always liked Corin, even though he'd made no secret about his distaste for her when she'd been appointed.&nbsp; The Black Hound was an asset to the Gotei, even if he wasn't exactly the friendly sort.&nbsp; The others, though.. One giving the impression of being a perpetual drunkard, and the other, whom she'd asked to send Recon Data to Ragahashi on the Soukyouku, was always half-lost in his own world.&nbsp; Not that she wasn't prone to her quirks, but she'd expected a bit different caliber of people here.&nbsp; Perhaps she was just out of touch, and everyone was like this.&nbsp; She sighed, uncomfortable with how little room she really had to talk.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp; Honestly," Uako thought.&nbsp; "These Gate-Guardians aren't really that strong.&nbsp; Some of these Captains that lack for character might do better out here."&nbsp; She also wondered, though she didn't like to, just what her sword would be able to do for this one.<br><br>&nbsp; She stepped back to the Gate, gave a friendly nod, and simply waited.&nbsp; Her Positioner was detecting fewer and fewer civilian life signatures.&nbsp; Watching the field, she hefted her Fronteriza Dorada to make sure she was limber, and began watching the area intently.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Andol</strong> on <strong>25-12-2012, 21:09:55</strong>
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				=====<br>Kurosawa Ryou<br>7:20am<br>Waiting on the East Wall<br>=====<br><br>Crouching there he was lost in his in his own little world the only blips were the detections of his messangers who were standing by. Also near each of the other gates, the other Captians would find the messangers appearing near them, to say that they would be standing by and awaiting any use that could be provided. Ryou had figured that had having the communication line's open would be the best thing. Plus he also started to have the data that was found by any of his recon teams taken back Ragahshi, just like he had been requested. The Shinigami hoped that nothing would happen today, since it wasn't at his best and usally fighting when it was acting up only made things worse. It was while he was lost in his own little world that suddenly Kurosawa found the moment intruppted by a welcome presance. <br><br>"Ahhh Megami-Misstress-chan..." There was a certian affection obvous in his tone, "You do not have to worry about me ssso much, besides I doubt that Ami would have let me leave the barracksss if I wasss that bad off." He rested his free hand on one of hers and rubbed it gently, as his shoulders relaxed as a result of the message. Though he did certianly take the cloth greatfully, and tucked it into his clothes, "As for the scout I have already had them sent out, along with that I sent out messangers who are all ready and able for each Captian to use at the other Gates. So that way the Captian's can have some method of contact to let us know what is going on before we all run in one direction." Looking at over his shoulder at her with his usual Cheshire like grin he said, "You wacth yourssself to Megami."&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
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				Post by: <strong>Kendre</strong> on <strong>26-12-2012, 05:53:12</strong>
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				Standing guard at each of the Gates, with Megami moving about the inner Seireitei, the Captains encounter no further eventualities. Sending an announcement to the Captains, she holds a Captains' Meeting and briefs all of the Captains of the events in the later day. Having Ryou send out a pair of Onmitsukido to each of the Gates, one as a guard and one as a messenger, she ended the meeting. The night has passed with no odd eventualities.<br><br><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong><em>--- Day Two ---</em></strong></span></div><br>----------<br>Megami<br>Squad 1 Barracks<br>07:00<br>----------<br><br>Having completed her morning rituals, Megami departs the First Division Barracks, and looks for Corin in his normal spot, preparing to proceed on her morning patrol.
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				Post by: <strong>BruceTheCat</strong> on <strong>26-12-2012, 06:39:51</strong>
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				----------<br>Corin Kirikata<br>Squad 1 Barracks<br>07:00<br>----------<br><br>Corin stood by the 1st Barracks door just as he had the day before, however when Megumi finally exited the large doors and came out into the morning air she would find the 11th squad Captain still very deep in thought. Much as how she had left him the previous evening. The man was still attempting to wrap his head around the idea that any sort of enemies could have made it so far past the defenses of Soul Society without any alarms or signals going off. More than that, once they had arrived, how could they manage to so easily escape without being noticed while four Captain's were present! Regardless of whether any of the other officers felt it, Corin was honestly embarrassed that a lowly Hollow had made such a fool out of them.<br><br>"Good morning Captain-Commander" he spoke in that same respectful tone once his train of thought had been broken, bowing his head respectfully. When the greetings had been completed and their walk began, the taller man drew in a long breath as though working up the courage to move on to what he intended to say next.<br><br>"After the attack yesterday Captain-Commander, I sent several of my men to investigate the outlying villages for recon and information gathering" his brow furrowed, turning eyes to meet hers in a very steady serious fashion. "I discovered that a single Shinigami was missing from his post just before the attack on the North Gate yesterday. Originally I suspected a rogue, as it would explain some things about what occurred yesterday. However..." his hand fell, dragging nails across the hilt of his old sword.<br><br>"We found the Shinigami several miles from the attack site. A young student, named Kuriomo Iyashi. There was a wound across his chest", motioning them in an angle across the front of his chest to indicate the placement. "It looked.... festered Captain-Commander. Black and horrible like he was infected with some strange poison". The story had ended there, that quite well summarizing all the information the Captain had managed to collect in the past evening to help explain what had occurred the previous afternoon.<br><br>"I have left Shinigami Iyashi with the Scientific Division in hopes of finding solution to this strange wound, and my men are currently investigating whether it has any connection with those attacks."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PrestaDGTation</strong> on <strong>26-12-2012, 07:07:34</strong>
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				&nbsp; Uako was glad the meeting was short.&nbsp; They were tedious things, hardly useful except as an exchange of strategy.&nbsp; And for some reason, no matter when she appeared at one, there were always two captains that tried to get into it.&nbsp; At least this one was brief, even if it was only on account of no one knowing anything.&nbsp; Uako held her tongue regarding just how disgusted she was with the way it had been handled, and was honestly relieved when she was dismissed.<br><br>&nbsp; When it was done, Uako returned to her squad and talked with them.&nbsp; Glorious people that they were, she had a good laugh with them on subject of not being able to decide if they were more disappointed or relieved that nothing had happened!<br><br>&nbsp; Uako turned in shortly after that, giving orders to keep a relaxed alert going.&nbsp; She was up at 03:00 again, moving to her laboratory which was located.. well, somewhere in the Seireitei.&nbsp; She spent an hour working with various things there, after which she felt like she needed a well deserved breather.&nbsp; There had only been a few explosions.&nbsp; At least the walls dampened sound so that no one noticed, although the same couldn't be said of her hair.<br><br>&nbsp; Dead Hour was once again spent on patrol, only this time she was serious about it.&nbsp; Uako fancied herself a strategist, and that meant predicting whatever the enemy would do.&nbsp; Attacking during the Dead Hour was, if she were a threatening force, the very best time to stage anything.&nbsp; So, rather than relaxing, Uako kept on the prowl.&nbsp; She whispered an apology to her associates, knowing that this would make her very difficult to deal with later in the day, but there was no help for it.<br><br>&nbsp; Nothing happened.&nbsp; It continued to happen all the way past sunrise, up until when she watched the Commander step out from her barracks looking for Corin at precisely 07:00.&nbsp; Uako watched from the SouKyouku Hill once again, the light reflecting off her glasses, ready to move toward any disturbance immediately.&nbsp; She was deeply in her one track minded state, and was liable to remain there until the chance of there being a threat was made improbable.&nbsp; And then she'd find something else to obsess about.&nbsp; She gripped her hair, bent her head, whispered to herself about how messed up she truly was, and then began listening for something to explode.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Andol</strong> on <strong>26-12-2012, 14:57:52</strong>
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				=====<br>Kurosawa Ryou<br>Sqaud 1 Barracks <br>7:00am<br>=====<br><br>"Predictable... Predictable, the Misstress is alwaysss predictable. The same path everyday can take one's life away, or maybe it'sss Corin whose playing that sssilly game." The words floated through the air around Megami and Corin along with a cackling laugh that seemed to do the same. Kurosawa sat up on one of the nearbye roof's waiting one the path of the Captian Commanders patrol, in order to get some fresh air this morning. The male was starting to recovering from his last bit of sickness, and though he still had his usal coughs... everything else still seemed to be in order. Heck one could even say that there seemed to be a little color coming back to Ryou's face... at least what color had been there before. It had been a week since he had been able to wake up earily engough to join Megami on her patrol, and so this was the reason that he found it nice to do so, though he half wished Corin wasn't there. Not because of any dislike of the 11th Division Captian, but simply that he prefered his alone time with the Mistress.<br><br>Unlike his usual entrance Ryou simply jumped down off the roof to land beside Megami once he realized he had been noticed. Normally he would have flash stepped into the situation, but it was a sign of how bad things had been because of the Second Division's Captian's unsual choice of recovery over antics. The man had been there long engough to hear most of the coversation, especially Corin's report, which only added to what his recon teams had found, "Yesss... this only confirms what my recon teams have been seeing over the past couple of daysss. That we have found people who were living in the outer district died of similar woundsss. Alssso I didn't just get the report till this morning Misstress, but it seemsss that one of the members of my recon teamsss was attacked and well 'died'...by this manner." There was an current venom in his words as well as a very angery and slightly manic like look in that one visiable eye. Ryou was known for the protective nature he felt towards his divisions members. <br>&nbsp;
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				Post by: <strong>Togashi</strong> on <strong>26-12-2012, 17:09:03</strong>
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				------------------<br>Togashi Satsu<br>Rukon District<br>7:03am<br>-----------------<br><br>Satsu took this day as he often did, with a grain of salt, slice of lemon, and shot of anything. He was slightly red faced, and had three sake jugs dangling off his hip. One in his hand made four on him. He grumbled something as he walked through the gates of the Seireitei. He was leaving the Soul Society for the day to do something. But what it was, nobody would be able to tell. He often went 'into town' to do his heavy drinking, or went to the ruins of some old estate. Other times he went into the districts to simply visit brothels. Hell, one time he'd even been found simply chasing pretty girls!<br><br>This time however, he was simply thinking. But with the way he was drinking, it was more like trying not to think. He walked along, the roads, frowning as he went. He passed by several people who backed away from him. It was not unusual, he was often looked at with fear. Nobody in this time knew who he was. His old squad was gone, and his friends were non-existent. Yet he felt more comfortable outside of the Seireitei than he did inside it. He felt free here, and in there he could feel the eyes watching him.<br><br>"Good morning sir." someone said.<br><br>He looked up, and frowned when he didn't see anyone. Looking around slowly he blinked before looking down at someone tugging on his robes. He smiled at the small boy there.<br><br>"Good morning." he responded.<br><br>"Are you going to kill the Hollow out here?" the boy asked. "My sister and I are worried."<br><br>"...Tell me about this Hollow." he said, kneeling beside the boy.<br><br>"It comes around a lot out here... Especially at night... It ate my parents... They said to hide and when I peeked, I saw it swallowing them..."
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				Post by: <strong>BruceTheCat</strong> on <strong>26-12-2012, 17:30:59</strong>
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				Corin's attention was stripped away from the Captain-Commander by Ryou's sudden appearance. The way he entered, and the way he spoke the short haired leader of the 11th squad half expected him to start slivering down the wall with a forked tongue lashing out from between his lips. The image was so ridiculous that it served to lighten his mood a bit, nodding respectfully towards Ryou with quick "Captain" following thereafter.<br><br>"What's worse Captain-Commander is we are still unaware whether this is the result of some Hollow loose in Soul Society, or a rogue Shinigami from the academy". One was a significantly worse possibility over another. Everyone present understood Shinigami and their capabilities. However Hollow's were unpredictable, and where there was one, there were typically others. Reaching into the folds of his white Captain's robes Corin produced a vanilla envelope that appeared to already be filled with documents of some kind. "This account is everything that the Scientific Division was able to find pertaining to the wound. I volunteered to bring it to Captain Uako for her input on the matter." In truth Corin wasn't able to understand heads or tails of what the 12th Division Captain had been trying to tell him. However perhaps Uako could place it in simpler terms for those who did not spend all day mixing potions, or whatever it was that the science division did.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Marie Reynolds</strong> on <strong>27-12-2012, 19:03:52</strong>
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				&nbsp;Captain Airi—her head lying on a book in her office—was murmuring in her sleep and blushing.&nbsp; The only coherent phase to pass her lips is, “Oh&nbsp; my lady, if it pleases you.”&nbsp; At the sound of her own voice she wakes up in a startled manner.&nbsp; Looking around, she notices that day has broken.&nbsp; Without fixing her hair she grabs her staff and picks up a satchel.&nbsp; She places the book the she’d slept on within and moved frantically.&nbsp; Her free hands begin to twirl a long, white piece of cloth.&nbsp; Gathering her own reiatsu.&nbsp; She mutters the words, “sentan hakuja.”&nbsp; The cloth surrounding her tightens around her form and she disappears.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;Shortly after the spell went off, she appears in a flurry of white cloth behind the captain commander.&nbsp; She steps towards him and trips, tangled in the white clothe.&nbsp; She falls to the ground, her staff just out of reach.&nbsp; Her limbs and ample chest are tangled in the white cloth.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;“Forgive my lateness, Megumi-san.&nbsp; I fell asleep in my research.”&nbsp; Airi squirms a bit, looking rather absurd in her sleep disheveled hair.&nbsp; Her eyes still glassy.&nbsp; Half asleep, and trapped by the compent for her own spell.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;“How may I be of assistance, Megumi-san.” She asked, trying to put on an air of dignity despite the ridiculous situation she finds herself in.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BruceTheCat</strong> on <strong>27-12-2012, 23:01:48</strong>
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				----------<br>Corin Kirikata<br>Squad 1 Barracks<br>07:05<br>----------<br><br>It seemed that the area in front of the Squad 1 barracks was beginning to draw quite the crowd of Captains. At this point they were about halfway to having a full fledged meeting of the authority in Soul Society. Assuming that the Captain-Commander was about to have her hands full with issuing orders to the other Divisons, Corin decided that it would be best if he humbly dismissed himself and went to find Captain Uako, then reported back with any feedback that she could provide. The warrior had flipped through some of the pages on his trip over to the 1st squad barracks a few minutes prior, however the summary of the data was the only thing the fighting Captain could really wrap his head around.<br><br>His assumption, based on where the woman most often frequented at this hour, was that she would be somewhere near SouKyouku Hill. Drawing in a long breath, a small feeling of dread dawning at what might befall the Shinigami in the future, especially if there was truth to what the bundle of papers stated.<br><br>According to the Science Division the Shinigami who had been murdered over the last few days were actually poisoned. By what however was the real oddity. Apparently this black liquid had some sort of reaction based on the recipients reiatsu. The stronger the users level, the faster and more potent the black liquid became when it infected the user. The Science Division went on further to say that those who had been more gifted Soul Reapers showed signs of passing much faster as a result of an increased amount of pain than the latter who had a very minimal level of reiatsu.<br><br>If there was such a being, be them a Soul Reaper or Hollow who did have the ability to do this to a person, then the Captains of all people had reason to be on their guard.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PrestaDGTation</strong> on <strong>28-12-2012, 01:33:20</strong>
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				=====<br>Uako Kinme<br>Soukyouku Hill<br>07:10, thereabouts<br>=====<br><br>&nbsp; Uako was on a self-imposed state of alert, standing there with her arms tucked in a sleeves and her glasses on over closed eyes, simply waiting.&nbsp; It was a peculiar facet of paranoia: they couldn't feel at ease until they were certain there was a threat.&nbsp; Uako was spreading her feelers as far as she could around the Seireitei, trying to sense anything, any clue as to what was happening.&nbsp; So when Corin appeared, she wasn't the least bit surprised.<br><br>&nbsp; "Captain Corin."&nbsp; She said, her mood softening slightly.&nbsp; "Quite a precedent you're breaking, passing over the Commander's Patrols for one of my whimsy sunrises.&nbsp; Should I expect to get used to it?"&nbsp; The tone of her voice was teasing, but accompanied by a strange rasp in her throat, letting him know there hadn't been much whimsy going on at all.&nbsp; She'd been standing there for hours, and her legs were a little stiff as she moved nearer to him, curious.&nbsp; For all the humor she meant by that statement, this was unusual.<br>&nbsp; "In all seriousness, how can I help you, Captain?"<br><br>&nbsp; When she was presented with the envelope, she wrinkled her nose.&nbsp; "From 12th Squad.. " she mused, deliberating how to appraise the information.&nbsp; For reasons all her own, she didn't like the Science Division, even though she mirrored its activities at times.&nbsp; She respected the 12th Captain for knowing his stuff, even though she hated to admit it.&nbsp; But, like any scientists, the two clashed on very intricate points, and sometimes had a heated rivalry.&nbsp; They were associates, comrades in arms, and on the few occasions Uako allowed herself to work with him, they had collaborated well.&nbsp; But they weren't friends.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp; She opened the manila envelope and began sorting through the pages, pushing her glasses up her nose to read it.&nbsp; She skimmed the first page or two and scowled.&nbsp; "Why couldn't he have just said that in the first place?" she muttered under her breath, flipping the page over. <br><br>&nbsp; "..co-synchronization of the anterior cells to adjacent meridians yields.."&nbsp; She looks up at Corin.&nbsp; "It's a parasite, basically.&nbsp; That's what he's getting at."&nbsp; She looks back down and continues reading, at one point pulling out a picture studying it intently.&nbsp; "Kind of neat, really.&nbsp; The meridian it invades is actually the first one metabolized into the posterior cells.&nbsp; Basically meaning if it attaches itself to an energy meridian on your arm, it consumes that reiatsu first.&nbsp; And it looks like the posterior cells.. that's a butt, by the way, turn into appendages.&nbsp; Then the parasite actually attempts to plant part of itself on another meridian.&nbsp; Hypothetically, if the parasite managed to grow on enough different meridians, it could form a body."&nbsp; An uncharacteristically cruel smile comes over her features.&nbsp; "That's actually really cool!"<br><br>&nbsp; She composes herself and slips the papers back in the envelope.&nbsp; "Honestly, and bear in mind I hate to give credit to the 12th Squad Captain, but the report looks pretty thorough, outside of some hypothesis that have no proven evidence.&nbsp; The wound has several signs of a parasite trying to procreate.&nbsp; The reason less powerful shinigami have suffered less is because the parasites are starving off of it.&nbsp; He also suggests the reason a matured specimen hasn't shown up yet is because none of the shinigami killed have been Lieutenant or Higher.&nbsp; Meaning that the reiatsu it brings for it's gestation period is depleted around the same time the victim's energy field destabali..&nbsp; the part where he dies.&nbsp; In short, it has to be someone strong to actually sustain the process."<br><br>&nbsp; "I'm sorry if I seem less perturbed by this than I should.&nbsp; It's a result of my watch-doggedness, I hope you understand.&nbsp; But aside from not knowing exactly what gave these wounds, it's simple prevention.&nbsp; The only trick is trying making sure it doesn't get one of us, or a being of similar..."&nbsp; and her voice drops away.&nbsp; She'd been wondering why it was so quiet.<br><br>&nbsp; "Okay, Corin.&nbsp; Great minds, alright.&nbsp; Did you just think what I did?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Togashi</strong> on <strong>28-12-2012, 02:03:30</strong>
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				The look on Satsu's face was much more serious than anyone in the Seireitei had ever seen. At least those living. He stood in a home that was in ruins, though someone had attempted to clean up. The boy that had gotten him was with his sister in the kitchen. The silver haired man stood there, eyes narrowing as he took in everything around him. His eyebrows furrowed before he stood there. The scene he'd been told about was something he'd seen before, a long, long time ago. He'd forgotten all about it until the boy had described what he'd seen.<br><br>He'd seen Hollows eat people, bite them into parts and swallow them. He'd seen them tear them apart, but only once had he ever heard of a hollow eating full grown souls, whole. And he wasn't surprised to hear it was still around. He knelt to the floor his fingers drawing symbols in the air over a blood spatter. His eyes glowed as he muttered a soft chant under his breath. In a flash the world around him took a blue haze. <br><br>The house was quiet and he could see a tall, hollow. It was a large one, head the size of a door, and a gut to match. How it got in without damaging the walls was anyone's guess. He walked around it, taking in the black figure in front of him. It didn't show him anything more than a silhouette. A kido of his own design, allowing him to use his spiritual pressure to get an 'imprint' of recent activities. He couldn't see the past, at least not like people would think if he explained it. Instead he used his spiritual pressure to filter out everything but other powerful presences. And a strong enough Hollow simply left imprints where it went.<br><br>"...You two should grab anything you can't leave behind. You're coming with me." he said as he stood there, his mind filling in the empty space of the silhouette. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kendre</strong> on <strong>28-12-2012, 20:02:41</strong>
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				-----<br>Megami<br>Squad 1 Barracks<br>-----<br><br>Sighing in mild frustration, Megami inclines her head to Corin's departure before planting a soft kiss on Ryou's cheek. Looking at Airi, Megami says, "How many times have I said my name is Megami, Airi? Anyway, once you get yourself together, I want you to meet up with Captain Onizuka and come up with a plan of defense using Kido. Find some way to thoroughly reinforce our walls and protect the Seireitei, and possibly even find a way to find that blasted invisible Adjuchas."<br><br>Turning back to Ryou with a soft smile, she says, "What, no kiss for me, Ryou?"<br><br>-----<br>Ryukishi Onizuka<br>Squad 9 Barracks<br>Captain's Quarters<br>-----<br><br>Looking about his Inner World, Ryukishi marvels at the characters swirling about and on him, happily deciphering them. Each of the characters represents a fleeting moment in his past life, and so deciphering them tells him who he was and the life he lead. He recently discovered he was what was referred to as an anthropologist, a person who studies other cultures. He still hasn't discerned why he is so interested in protecting others, however. Looking at Sen Shiru, he smiles knowingly and waves his farewell, knowing he needs to get to work. As such, he quickly detaches himself from his Inner World and returns to his normal perceptions. Sipping his still steaming coffee, he once again gives thanks to the Twelfth Division for coming up with such a fantastic device as a coffee maker. Nibbling his piece of bread, he draws Sen Shiru and polishes her until either Megami contacts him, he receives visitors, or 10am rolls around. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Marie Reynolds</strong> on <strong>28-12-2012, 20:58:36</strong>
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				Airi eventually untangled herself&nbsp; and wrapped up the white cloth and still blushing "Yes Megami I will go about assisting Captain Onizuka and my appologies for addressing you as i did" giving a faint smirk as she has finally shrugged of the dullness of sleep"Any messages or other intell I should deliver to Captain Onizuka"brushing off the dust from the kimono she wore and picking up her staff. waiting&nbsp; for answer from Megami before she departs.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kendre</strong> on <strong>28-12-2012, 21:15:28</strong>
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				Megami flickers for a moment, and suddenly you notice she has a pen and paper. Swiftly scrawling a summary of the previous day's events and the known details of the matter with the poison killings as well as the appearance and abilities of the Adjuchas, Megami hands it to Airi and says, "Take that to him. You should read it, as well."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Marie Reynolds</strong> on <strong>28-12-2012, 21:42:20</strong>
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				Takes the piece of paper and nods and takes the time to read it and when she finishes it she places it in her bra and unravels the cloth again and begins to spin it around her again and once again saying "Sentan Hakuja" and the cloth tightening and then appears outside the Ninth division barracks and knocks on the main entrance to the barracks.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kendre</strong> on <strong>28-12-2012, 22:12:29</strong>
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				With your acclimation to Kido in general, you realize you've just set off a ward upon touching the ground. Within moments, you see Ryukishi slide open the door, wearing nothing but a pair of trousers and his Zanpakuto. He appraises you with a slight smile and a raised eyebrow, saying "Always nice to see a lightly dressed woman appear on my doorstep. What can I do for you, Captain?" With a few muttered words and a gesture of his hand, his robes and haori appear on his body, accompanied by a pair of steaming mugs, one of which he offers to Airi.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BruceTheCat</strong> on <strong>28-12-2012, 22:34:24</strong>
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				----- <br>Corin Kirikata<br>7:20 area<br>-----<br><br>Corin's arms were tucked against his sides, standing at his full height and looking every bit the soldier he was made out to be in the morning light. Wind broke against his Captain's robes, the tip of the long white cloth brushing against the long blades of grass as he padded up the hill towards where he knew the 7th Captain could be found at this hour. When her eye's located him nearing the top of the hill her complete lack of surprise informed the Captain that she must have been extending out her senses across the many hidden places within the city, possibly trying to locate the this disappearing Hollow.<br><br>At first it looked as though the Captain was unsure how to respond to her question. Would it become a habit of his to meet Uako in the morning on the hilltop. He had never considered a greater purpose to being away this early in the morning other than to patrol and make safe the streets of Soul Society, as was his Captain's duty. "Perhaps one day" he added, using the rather vague statement as a means to full dismiss the potential for general conversation. "I have brought a envelope from the 12th Division, I understand you have a... passion for scientific endeavors. Perhaps you could help explain it to me, and provide some input". Like a sentinel Corin stood silently near the much shorter woman, listening intently to her explanation of what had happened to these men. How whatever infected these civilian people was fueled on by a parasite, or something like that it seemed. Admittedly portions were completely lost on the proclaimed 'fighting' Captain, but he got the gist once everything was over.<br><br>What was almost equally as interesting was how excited Captain Uako seemed to be at the very thought of such a parasite, whatever it might be. She held back in the last instant, clearly on the verge of some sort of breakthrough so that she could ask whether he had come to the same conclusion. His brow wrinkled, scrunching into an expression of deep frustration as Corin battled in his mind to try and catch up to the same place the obviously far more intelligent Captain was in. "The.... the Gate Guardians" he asked? They were not Lieutenants, nor Captains however they each possessed a reiatsu that was greater than the average students. An argument could be made that in the rankings of power, they were third in line just beneath the Lieutenants.<br><br>"So, simply don't get hit while fighting whatever this is" less the poisonous effect take hold and destroy the more powerful Shinigami's from the inside out. Relaxing his expression, blue eyes meeting Uako's gaze Corin managed a quick nod followed by a genuinely confident "seems easy enough to remember".
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Marie Reynolds</strong> on <strong>29-12-2012, 03:16:16</strong>
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				Smiles Warmly and Accepts the Mug as she just puts away the white cloth blushing ever so slightly at the sight of the Captain half dressed as he opened the door."Good Morning Captain Onizuka and Thank you for the drink" takes a sip from the mug"May I come in Megumi sent me and I hope I was not interupting anything" holding the bamboo cane in her free hand.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PrestaDGTation</strong> on <strong>29-12-2012, 06:55:34</strong>
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				&nbsp; Uako shakes her head at Corin.&nbsp; "No.&nbsp; Well, yes.&nbsp; But it's not just that.&nbsp; Whatever made these wounds is either a fully functioning Parasitic Body, or a wounded creature whose energy meridian has already become corrupted.&nbsp; Judging by the wound, it's probably an arm or a claw.&nbsp; But the trick isn't just making sure <em>you</em> don't get hit.&nbsp; It's making sure it doesn't get anything of similar spiritual power to a Captain Rank."<br><br>&nbsp; "Corin, an Adjuchas Hollow is potentially as strong as a Shinigami Captain.&nbsp; And one just barged into the doorstep of the Seireitei yesterday morning, fled, and hasn't been seen since.&nbsp; What if the Hollow didn't mean to be here.&nbsp; Or if this parasite isn't even trying to attack Shinigami just yet?&nbsp; What if the Adjuchas was the target?&nbsp; If it was infected, it would explain why the scouts have claw marks that carry parasitic cells."<br><br>&nbsp; Uako thinks for a moment, calculating her facts.&nbsp; "We've got no data on how strong it might be, but it's ability makes it dangerous enough.&nbsp; If a parasite needs at least the energy of a Captain or Lieutenant equilvalent reiatsu, it might be a nasty opponent if it fully forms.&nbsp; I think it might be a good idea to talk to the commander about actually hunting that Hollow down, before it happens.&nbsp; What do you think?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Andol</strong> on <strong>29-12-2012, 19:03:56</strong>
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				Corin's suggestion that it could possiably be a rouge Shinigami made him wonder, since he was quite sure that it was not any of his own men... "Hmm I would like to hope Corin that it isss not one of our own that isss doing thisss. Yet on that chance... I could have the Onmitsukido keep wacth for suspiousss behavior if you want me too Megami." Then it seemed as though out of nowhre Captian Airi suddenly appered out the air behind them, Ryou turned to look at her curiously. Even a slight sigh of annoyance could be heard at the disheveled nature of the Captian... especially in front of the Mistress. "Jussst waking up are we Airi?" His words held that normal ominious monotone nature that combined with his snake like accent. Though his train of thought was suddenly intruppted by the kiss that Megami suddenly placed on his cheek. <br><br>The action caused a blush to spread out all over his pale features, though he mostly hid it behind that curtian of raven hair in a cute sort of embressment. At least until the other Captian were gone, which was when he repiled, "Of courssse Missstress there is alwaysss a kiss for you..." Ryou leaned over and gently planted a kiss on her cheek also which revealed the beat red blush that covered his face. Sometimes the Captian had the most schoolgirlish nature when it came to the way he reacted towards Megami even after all this time. He then pulled back a bit poking his fingers together as he again hid his face...&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BruceTheCat</strong> on <strong>30-12-2012, 09:25:33</strong>
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				---------------<br>Corin Kirikata<br>Hillside<br>7:20ish<br>---------------<br><br>Corin offered a swift nod in response, knowing that hunting down whatever this enemy is was the only good option they had. Still, one major question was still a mystery. The one that had plagued him since the beginning of this entire mess. "How could this enemy have gotten through completely unnoticed though" his low voice speaking to the air rather than directly to Captain Uako, knowing she wouldn't have an exact answer that was not akin to his own speculation. Lost in thought for several seconds the Black Hound regained his composure, standing up taller in the morning sunlight before his even stare found Uako.<br><br>"We can handle this without requiring permission to do so from the Captain-Commander. I'm certain she would approve of Captain's doing what they must to defend Soul Society. But to be certain we should message Captain Ryou and request assistance. Two Captain's are unstoppable, so three should do the trick" he mused before starting off down the green hill, white robe lashing about in the wind. "The majority of attacks took place in the villages a distance away from the North Gate. We should start there".<br><br>---------------------------------------<br><br><strong>-----------<br>Mana<br>7:20<br>Small Village<br>-----------</strong><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><div align="center">(http://www.walltor.com/images/wallpaper/fantasy-girl--raven-27667.jpg)</div></div></div><br><strong>Mana's fingers dug terribly into the flesh of her right shoulder, attempting to forget the awful pain coursing through her entire arm by focusing on the nails there. She was stumbling between a thicket of houses, straw roofs and wooden walls slightly raised from the earth protecting her from the prying eye's of any civilians. She was thankful for that, as if they had seen her surely the Shinigami would have drawn attention. Not because of the dark student robes that most Shingami were seen in, Mana had discarded those weeks ago in order to conceal her presence and motivations. No, it was her look and physic that would have betrayed the woman. She was young with raven black hair framing a pretty face and feminine curves. She did not look like one who had grown up working outside the walls of the 12 barracks. But now the woman felt as though she were lost, and in so much pain.<br><br>Garbed in a set of rags she had stolen off one of the civilians she had murdered, Mana glanced down at the right arm which hung uselessly from her shoulder. Black veins coursed from her finger-tips to her elbow, the inky black substance that moved through her veins visibly growing larger. It was worse each time, and Mana knew that perhaps eventually it would kill her as well as the disease so effectively killed others. She couldn't stop yet though, the woman still had so much to do! There were still 13 Captain's, milling about in their pride surrounded by the walls of their own deceit and filth. If there was justice left in this world, she would live long enough to see each one of them dead. What was most fortunate, the thought of which almost made the feeling that every nerve in her body was on fire, was that this Hollow incident was occurring at the same time as her own plots. The Captain's must have thought that her murders, the Shinigami and civilians, were somehow related to these Hollows running around. Whether coincidence or the grander plot of someone even stronger than her Mana cared little, the intended to capitalize on her good fortune!<br><br>Grinding her teeth while stumbling around behind and slipping into one of the abandoned houses, Mana finally released a long powerful breath as her right arm began to glow. Black streams of light broke from her skin, the poison coursing out from her, then down and into the sheath of the Zanpakuto she wore at her side. The pain was suddenly gone again, and her sword was returned to it's default state. Closing her eye's, suppressing her reiatsu as she had been taught to avoid detection, Mana allowed herself to slip off into dreams. She still had so much to do, but she was too tired. And there was still plenty of time.</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Togashi</strong> on <strong>31-12-2012, 03:19:51</strong>
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				Satsu passed through the district and the gates without incident. The two children were just a step behind him, carrying a few personal items. The silver haired male reached up, brushing a stray strand from his eyes as he glanced over his shoulder toward them. The kids were fed, and seemed happy now that they'd eaten. But he knew they were just smiling for the sake of smiling. Nothing could replace their parents, but he was going to help them. He didn't care what kinds of looks he got as he walked through the Seireitei with two orphans in tow. He lead them to his office at the Squad Five barracks before he gathered something from his desk. Tucking it into his robes he smiled and lead them back toward his home.<br><br>"Are we going to be safe here?" the girl asked.<br><br>"Like I told you two before, you'll be safe from him here." he said, calmly.<br><br>"You know who he is?" the boy asked.<br><br>"..Yes. It's a very dangerous Hollow. I've seen it kill many people, but it's never been able to kill me. Though it's tried many times. It seems he and I are locked in an eternal battle. I promise, you'll be safe. After all Hollows can't get in here undetected." he explained.<br><br>He needed them to relax, and to feel safe. And he was sure they'd be able to here, even if he had to protect them himself. But still his heart was pounding in his throat. He wasn't the parental type, not much of any kind of role model. But still he knew his enemy was still out there, and he needed to make him suffer.<br><br>"And I promise I'll kill him."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kendre</strong> on <strong>31-12-2012, 11:11:56</strong>
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				-----<br>Megami<br>-----<br><br>Megami looks at Ryou with a light smile, but says in a stern voice, "Ryou, you are not to engage this enemy. That is an order. With your illness as it is, and the skills you possess, and the type of enemy this seems to be, I want you away from it. Scout, observe, and report, but do not engage. I don't know what I'd do without you..."<br><br>With those words, Megami obviously fights tears at the thoughts running threw her mind, and gives Ryou a tight hug before continuing, "I need you to keep tabs on each of the Captains, and have the reports sent to me. In a time like this, and with this new reiatsu-disease, we need to keep an eye on each of the Captains to make sure no one does anything stupid. I'll personally keep an eye on you, Mister Onmitsukido."<br><br>Forcing herself to laugh, Megami is obviously haggard and concerned for each of her hundreds of subordinates. However, knowing her for as long as you do, you know that she's only in this state because there's nothing she can do about it. Once she finds this threat, you know she's as likely to do something stupid as anyone else. Possibly, more so.<br><br>/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////<br><br>-----<br>Ryukishi<br>-----<br><br>Inviting Airi inside, Ryu pulls out a chair for his guest as well as himself and takes a seat. Indicating Airi, he asks "So, what has our oh-so-esteemed Commander sent you to me for? I presume it has to do with recent events?" As he says this, he draws his zanpakuto and quickly releases it, muttering "Kakushitsuijaku. Go Fureimushīrudo."<br><br>With those words, he gets a sudden gleam of comprehension in his eye, and a red sheen begins to cover the walls, sealing, and floors of the room. You recognize this as Ryukishi's Five-Flame Shield, a special barrier which has five rules or five targets that only Ryukishi knows. Even Ryukishi need not know who the shield will attack, as a rule could be something such as "Not an ally of the Seireitei" or "Dislikes the flavor of lemons", at which point, a transgressor of said rule would trigger the barrier and be repelled and severely burned.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Marie Reynolds</strong> on <strong>31-12-2012, 14:29:43</strong>
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				Airi steps in and&nbsp; sets the mug and zanpakuto on the&nbsp; floor and begins to untie the sandals and remove them at the entrance and while bending over the flesh of Airi's chest is briefly revealed and then as Airi stand back up the clothing settles back into place and picks up the zanpakuto and mug walking forward to the chair set out&nbsp; and sits and rests the bamboo walking cane on the side of the shapely figure of the body of the Captain and as Airi has settled into the chair and reaches into the bra and unfolds the note and presents it to Ryukishi. "Megami has taksed us with developing kido based defenses and ways to strengthen the walls of serietiei also included is a report on the information gathered on the attacks"Airi seeming rather peaceful and smiling while enjoying the warm beverage provided.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Empyrean</strong> on <strong>31-12-2012, 23:43:02</strong>
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				-----<br>Tsukiko Kujikawa<br>12th Division Barracks to the 1st Division Barracks<br>7:30 a.m.<br>-----<br><br>Tsukiko pushed away the remains of her breakfast in the newly redesigned office of the 12th divsion. It had been one of the first things she had had to change about her new office when she came in. The old Captain, the jackass that he had been, had favored a closed-in office like he'd favored closed-in labs. She much preferred her design, with the twin waterfalls that flowed down the rock wall behind her desk. Her desk was set on a circular stone island by the pool created by the waterfalls. The whole office had been expanded to the point where one could barely see the walls, complete with windows of reinforced glass to let in sunlight. Open air and water. Just as she liked it. <br><br>The 12th division itself was becoming more as she liked it though work was still in progress. Getting rid of the more stubborn, pig-headed scientists that Captain Ishinaka had kept around on tenure was underway. While she wasn't petty enough to punish those who had insulted her as she came up, she was adamant in remaking the 12th in her vision and part of that included a meritocracy. No more of holding a ranking position in the labs just by being the Captain's pet. No more of looking down on the deceased for not being born into the Society. Merit was the way of the future. As was technology. She could hardly wait to get started on all the modernization the Society needed, and the implications of reishi-based tech was fascinating!<br><br>But first there was this other problem. She'd been in one of the remote labs when the attack on the Seireitei occurred and had found out about it in the meeting afterwards. Now her department had to figure out this strange sickness that was infecting Shinigami. It appeared to be a parasite of some sort. She'd need to head down to the lab to make sure. But first, she'd better check in with the Commander and the other Captains. They might have useful insights before she buried herself in her work. The albino woman stood, stretched, and donned her captain's haori over the black skirt and button down black shirt she wore. With Otohime strapped to her side, she headed off for the Captain-Commander's barracks, using shunpo to catch her before she was too far gone on her rounds.<br><br>When she arrived at the barracks she would look around for Megami and if she spotted her, would bow politely. "Captain-Commander? A moment please?" She was one of the newest Captains and still felt a bit shy in their company. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kendre</strong> on <strong>01-01-2013, 00:43:29</strong>
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				-----<br>Ryukishi<br>-----<br><br>Inclining his head a moment at Airi, he mutters a couple words under his breath and his eyes take a faraway sheen, as though he isn't fully here. After several moments, he mutters these words again. He repeats this process nine more times, presumably doing something involving the Gotei 13. Upon completion of his 13 Kido, he flashes a swift smile, obviously interested in the glimpses he had caught within the shifting of Airi's clothes. He says in a slow drawl, "Apologies if I seem distracted. I've been meeting with my dear Zanpakutou for the past several days, so I'm somewhat out of the loop. I've taken to liberty of requesting any relevant information&nbsp; on recent events from each of the other Captains via Bakudo. It's a useful Bakudo, if you don't know it. I would be happy to show you?"<br><br>//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////<br><br>-----<br>Megami<br>-----<br><br>Getting a faraway look in her eyes for a brief moment, she comes to and looks to Tsukiko with interest, handing Ryou a napkin before walking over to Tsukiko, saying "Lead the way, Captain Kujikawa. I assume you wish to speak in private, yes?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Empyrean</strong> on <strong>01-01-2013, 05:32:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>-----<br>Tsukiko<br>-----<br><br>"Yes Commander. I won't take long but I had some ideas I wished to discuss with you concerning the safety of the Seireitei and the outlying villages."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PrestaDGTation</strong> on <strong>03-01-2013, 01:53:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Uako agrees with Corin.&nbsp; "I think that's a great idea.&nbsp; Since we're headed that way, I suppose it'd be proper to simply stop in on the Commander or one of her staff to relay the message, as well as my interpretation.&nbsp; I'll go on ahead.&nbsp; By the time you get there, no offence, Captain, but I'll be able to stop by my barracks and get Fronteriza Dorada as well.&nbsp; We'll both meet there at the same time."<br><br>&nbsp; Uako moves towards the edge of the hill over looking the western part of the Seireitei, and pauses.&nbsp; "You know, sometime I should teach you my technique for movement, if you'll allow me.&nbsp; It's clumsier, but with your body type, a strong propulsion flash-step like that would serve you better than the traditional method.&nbsp; Think about it."&nbsp; And with that, she is off, flying through the air toward her barracks.<br><br>&nbsp; Her meeting there is rather uneventful.&nbsp; Her Lieutenant, Jinzamaru, confers with her for a few moments.&nbsp; However, she is back in the sky with her ghostly white sword in moments, gliding toward the 1st Barracks.<br><br>&nbsp; She get's an unexpected sour taste as she nears it.&nbsp; A captain is already there, and on closer inspection, the robe has the symbol for 12 neatly printed.&nbsp; Narrowing her eyes, Uako touches down softly nearby, and offers a stiff greeting.&nbsp; "Captain Kujikawa."&nbsp; she says softly.&nbsp; And a much warmer greeting to the Commander.&nbsp; "Captain Commander Megami!&nbsp; How is your morning?&nbsp; I had some things I wanted to discuss with you, if you have a moment."<br><br>&nbsp; Corin should be here any moment, she thinks, feeling better about speaking in the 12 Captain's Presence if he were around.&nbsp; The old 12th Captain was a snake.&nbsp; The new one is every bit as eccentric and intelligent as Uako herself, and certainly had a fitting ego for her station.&nbsp; But Uako doesn't trust her, or even like her, on principle.&nbsp; Something biased in her past, others may suppose.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BruceTheCat</strong> on <strong>03-01-2013, 02:54:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Pride was his initial reaction to Uako's kind offer, words beginning to swell up inside his throat to insist that there was nothing wrong with his current speed and method of travel. Thankfully the fiery haired Captain had lowered herself and disappeared in a sudden impossible burst of speed, taking away any chance the tall warrior had of being rude or denying a true opportunity.<br><br>With an almost annoyed sigh Corin reached up and ran his fingers through the short dark strands of hair, accepting that she was probably right and would be able to stop by her own barracks before the Black Hound even made it to the 1st. With the greatest amount of agility he could muster without needlessly using reiatsu he was off, leaping from one building to another on approach to the main barracks.<br><br>After a brief travel he was standing entering into the 1st Barracks, the levels of power within giving away not only Uako, but the Captain-Commander and Captain Tsukiko conversing within. <br><br>Realistically this was the best of all possible scenarios, both Uako and Tsukiko being scientifically inclined meant that the mystery of this poison could be solved that much faster. However he was not entirely unfamiliar with Captain Uako's contempt for the Science Division. In a word, this would either be an 'interesting' or 'uneventful' conversation.<br><br>"Quite popular, aren't you today Commander" chuckling humorously in his throat. "I was simply here to report that Captain Uako recently complimented my 'body type', and I am interested in a second opinion".
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kendre</strong> on <strong>03-01-2013, 13:25:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				-----<br>Megami<br>-----<br><br>Smiling at Uako, Megami begins to respond when Corin appears and speaks. Stumbling over her words for a moment after hearing his, an eyebrow raises extremely slowly in Corin's direction before she turns to Uako with an almost perturbed expression. "His 'body type'?" Shaking her head for a moment to clear her thoughts, she says "No matter. Tsukiko, Uako, we can all meet over some tea in a moment. Corin, would you like to join us? With these two together, we might need extra muscle." She says the last sentence with a slight smirk and a grin at Uako, before opening the Squad 1 doors and gesturing each of them inside. "Head to my office, and I'll grab the tea. See you when you get there." And with those words, Megami simply vanishes without a twitch or a sound, merely gone.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PrestaDGTation</strong> on <strong>04-01-2013, 02:58:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; A blush comes over her features as the Commander looks over to her, a perturbed expression following that tactful "body type" comment.&nbsp; "Uh, n-no!&nbsp; NO!&nbsp; That's not what I.."&nbsp; She is cut off by the Commander stating that she will prepare some tea, giving her a joking expression.<br><br>&nbsp; Uako smiles and bows as the Commander departs.&nbsp; She then turns to Corin and..<br><br>&nbsp; ..planting her feet firmly, elbows him in the side.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp; "Now then!&nbsp; Captain Tsukiko!&nbsp; Shall we?"&nbsp; She beams, moving towards the 1st Squad Barracks.&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Empyrean</strong> on <strong>04-01-2013, 19:47:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tsukiko turned and bowed to the other two Captains. "Good morning." She was a bit hesitant to follow, but did so anyways. Part of her was wondering what Uako's story was. Why was such a talented engineer not in the 12th division? Corin, she didn't know what to think. He was the oldest Captain, and she had to wonder if he held her rapid rise through the ranks against her. Was he a friend of her predecessor?<br><br>Well, such thoughts got one nowhere. She followed Uako into the barracks. In a way this would be good. More Captains meant more possible leads for her research.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kendre</strong> on <strong>04-01-2013, 21:16:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				-----<br>Megami<br>-----<br><br>As Tsukiko and Uako arrive in Megami's office, they enter to myriad aromas, and Megami relaxing behind her desk. Suddenly noticing the desk, you realize there is an array of steaming tea cups awaiting their arrival. With a slight smile, Megami indicates the empty chairs and waits for them to get comfortable.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BruceTheCat</strong> on <strong>04-01-2013, 21:47:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Corin nodded politely, albeit without much of an expression to Captain Tsukiko. Whatever opinions he had on the woman’s new title as head of the Scientific Division he kept to himself, having always seemed to treat the 12th squad as the opposite end of the spectrum from his own 11th.<br><br>The elbow into his ribs came quickly, the tall warrior buckling slightly beneath the powerful thrust as Uako’s arm weaved smacked into his side. He covered up the chuckle at her physical response at the light teasing with a throated cough, closing his fist and bringing it up to his mouth to likewise mask the light smile.<br><br>Once everyone had entered Corin followed behind inside the 1st barracks, a well-done tea set with filled cups already waiting for the group.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Togashi</strong> on <strong>05-01-2013, 05:14:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Satsu left the children he'd brought with him in his home. He wasn't acting drunk and seemed serious as he walked through the Squad five barracks. As he did, people parted quickly, and though the women in his squad would often cover up themselves, the look had everyone frightened. He stopped outside his office and glanced over his shoulder at the crowd in the halls trying to get a look at the 'serious' side of their captain.<br><br>"... I want every member of the squad outside the baracks. Now." he ordered, before entering his office.<br><br>After a few minutes he went to join them, all of them lined up. Looking them over, he moved to stand in front of them all. They weren't who they were for no reason. He had taken great care in his duties as a captain, despite his appearance. The atmosphere in the barracks was simple, but he expected all of his people to be well rounded. Each individual squad had an advantage and disadvantage. Squad Five was well rounded. They were better at melee combat than the other squads, but not as good as Squad Eleven. They were excellent kido users, surpassed only by the Kido squad. Every squad could best squad five in one aspect. But in the other matters of individuals, Five could defeat anyone. They weren't special forces, but considered themselves the 'balance.'<br><br>"I don't know what you've heard in regards to rumors, or information. But a Menos attacked the gates yesterday. And then promptly vanished. I don't know what they want me passing on to you, and frankly I don't give a damn. If they wish to punish me for keeping you in the loop, then so be it. Let them think what they will so long as I know what I'm doing is right. Now, I want all of you not on a mission on patrol in squads of no less than three. There will be a list placed outside my office by the end of the day today... I'm putting these people on a special assignment. Dismissed!" he called, projecting so every squad member gathered could hear him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Empyrean</strong> on <strong>06-01-2013, 01:44:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Tsukiko entered and blinked. There was tea already waiting for them? She'd heard that the Captain-Commander was fast but...she had to wonder if she could get Megami in the labs for a bit of observation at some point. That level of speed would be an amazing thing to study and try to replicate.<br><br>She bowed to the Commander and took a seat, picking up a tea cup. She sipped it delicately and looked at her fellow two Captains. She didn't speak first, being the youngest one here. She understood enough of protocol to let the Commander and the senior Captains speak before she did, even if it rankled a bit. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PrestaDGTation</strong> on <strong>06-01-2013, 06:51:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Uako was impressed by the ability to manifest a tea gathering that quickly.&nbsp; While Uako would have done the same for fun, she would have had to set it up first.&nbsp; She sat down politely, setting Fronteriza Dorada behind her chair and taking a sip of tea, purring slightly at the taste.&nbsp; Of Megami's many talents, her choice in tea was Uako's personal favorite.<br><br>&nbsp; Alone of all the people in the Seireitei, Uako restrained herself from giving the Captain-Commander a nick-name.&nbsp; There was the Black Hound, Punky Drunkie, Half-World Typist, Shichi Hachi Holler-Kun (Her 7th seat was a loud, chest pounding nut job, but she loved him,) and many others.&nbsp; Those Uako hadn't given names to either hadn't had much interaction, or were people she respected too much.&nbsp; 'Tea Phantom Megami' would have to wait.&nbsp; Uako took another sip of tea, pondering these things, and then set the cup down gently.<br><br>&nbsp; "Captain Tsukiko, I looked at your report." Uako said, her tone professional.&nbsp; The frizzy haired 7th Squad Captain had no genuine affection for anyone from the Scientific Institution, but none the less was one of them, and had never disregarded the value of their intellect.<br>&nbsp; "Correct me if I missed anything:&nbsp; the wound seems to be caused by an energy parasite, which thus far has killed people with higher reiatsu faster than those with lower reiatsu.&nbsp; It is predicted that if a Captain-level reiatsu were affected, the parasite might be able to replicate itself.&nbsp; Is that right, so far?"<br><br>&nbsp; "I had a theory.&nbsp; The Adjuchas which appeared yesterday:&nbsp; Until this morning, I thought it was a diversion, perhaps with a heavier mind at work.&nbsp; But it's possible, that because such a hollow might be able to sustain this parasite, that it was running, and wound up here by accident.&nbsp; It's also possible that the Adjuchas is already afflicted.&nbsp; Hence why it has a peculiar ability of being able to disappear so easily.&nbsp; What do you think?"<br><br>&nbsp; After listening to Tsukiko's response, Uako will mention that Corin and herself were interested in hunting the specimen.&nbsp; And somewhere between there would compliment the Commander on her tea blend.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Marie Reynolds</strong> on <strong>07-01-2013, 02:20:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				*smiles warmly* "I understand i try and spend as much time with mine as well" blushing ever so slightly. I would love to see that technique some time and so where do you think we should start first on enhancing the security?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kendre</strong> on <strong>08-01-2013, 19:09:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				-----<br>Megami<br>-----<br><br>Smiling softly at the compliment to her tea assortment, she says, "Corin, Uako, you may feel free to hunt the Adjuchas. You should coordinate with Ryou in getting scouting done on it, via Second Division. You should also get either the Captain of the Eighth or Thirteenth Divisions to assist. Capturing and containing the Adjuchas should be our top priority if possible, that we can question it and possibly inspect it's infection from this... parasite? Tsukiko, you said you had some relevant information for me?"<br><br>With that, Megami casually takes a porcelain tea cup, and swallows just a sip of it, obviously savoring the aroma and the taste.<br><br>///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////<br><br>-----<br>Ryukishi<br>-----<br><br>Smiling warmly at Airi, still keeping an eye to her chest in case of further wardrobe-malfunctions, he ponders her question for several long minutes. Eying her with more interest suddenly, he quickly assesses her reiatsu, and quickly mutters a few words under his breath. Eyes brightening, he says, "With our combined reiatsu, we could utilize my Five-Flame Shield on each of the Gates. That, coupled with the standard barrier around Soul Society, might be enough to ward off attackers..."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>12-01-2013, 00:18:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				---<br>Shinobu; Location: Eastern Mountains; Tagged: None?<br>---<br><br>&nbsp;Shinobu focused herself, closing his eyes as he gathered his reiatsu. She had gone to the eastern mountains, located about two hours of walking from the Seireitei. It was far enough that no one would be harmed in case her bankai went out of control, Shinobu still lacked the fine control to use it as anything other than a tool of wide area destruction. Cloak off, he turned his attention towards a large and imposing mountain. The mountain was reported to be home to a nest of mid level hollows. They wouldn't take long to exterminate, and she could work on controlling her bankai.<br><br>&nbsp;Reaching into a pocket in his captain's cloak, Shinobu took out some hollow bait. She charged it with her reiatsu, the object glowing bright blue with power. <strong>"Fly fly, come into my web."</strong> The captain said quietly, throwing the bait into the air.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kendre</strong> on <strong>12-01-2013, 20:07:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				-----<br>Tag - Shinobu<br>-----<br><br>With no response for several moments, suddenly a spike in the local reishi reveals that they've scented the bait. Within a few more moment, 8 hollows appear from their nest and notice Shinobu. Charging her with lethal intent, the slaughter ensues.<br><br>Three of the hollows possessed humanoid bodies, one red, one blue, and one yellow. 4 of them were rather typical in shape to other hollows: large, bulky, absurdly shaped. The final one seemed a bit off somehow, but otherwise typical to other hollows. The three humanoids attempted to surround Shinobu, one above, one left, one right, while the 4 normal ones simply attacked from the front. The final one vanished from sight for a moment, appearing behind him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Empyrean</strong> on <strong>13-01-2013, 19:27:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				-------<br>Tsukiko<br>---------<br><br>She took a sip of the tea. It was excellent! She'd have to ask after the blend. But the Commander's question caught her attention.<br><br>"Yes Commander. I've been looking into this sickness and I think I have an idea about it but I'm not quite ready to present it yet. I wanted to ask if it would be alright to attach scientists from the 12th to any patrol that has a chance of encountering this reiatsu disease. I've been working on a prototype scanner that might give us better details about this disease and a better chance to arrest it before it becomes more widespread. I'd also like to lead a scientific squad to try and catch this disease in the field for better results in scanning."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Marie Reynolds</strong> on <strong>15-01-2013, 01:32:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				_____<br>Airi<br>____<br><br>Airi looking up and smiles" Yes i think that would be a good place to start so just explain step by step on what you would need from me" blushing ever so slightly under his gaze but seems to enjoy the attention.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Andol</strong> on <strong>17-01-2013, 03:18:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				---------<br>Ryou<br>--------<br><br>After parting ways with the other Captian and Megami, Ryou headed back to Second Division headqaurters to check up on the results of his various scouting parties. Moving through the hallways to his office at his usual steady pace. Every now and then a light cough was taken into the napkin he had been given. The Shinigami was a little annoyed with his current lack of intel on the situation, especially when it came to intel from his own men. Sitting at his chair in his office Kurosawa waited, knowing the arrival of the men he had sent out was inevetable. It did not take long, though what he saw instantly brought a question from his lips, "Pleassse tell me now... why are you the only one to return when I sssent out four of you?" <br><br>The member of the Onmitsukido found himself a bit shaken by the Mad Dog's gaze. It was that anger that simmered below the surface when he lost one of his men, especially without being able to avenge them. Waving away the man, the Captian knew it was better if no more words were spoken. Instead he did what he always did in these situations, and pulled out a large book from a draw that was nearbye and wrote the names of the dead men inside. Ryou used it to remind himself not to fail again, and also knew that he was not going to sit this out so esaily. So after putting up the book the man stood up and stalked out the door, before steping to move quickly towards were he could sense the others were gathering.<br><br>Opening the door with a bit more force than was probably needed, the Second Divsion Captian walked in after shutting it behind himself. He could be heard talking under his own breath as he sometimes did before walking over and sitting at the table. His ominious black reiatsu seemed to echo the mans fustration as he tapped on his blade. Drinking the tea Kurosawa wanted to see if anyone would cacth him up on the details.&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>PrestaDGTation</strong> on <strong>01-02-2013, 04:03:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				---<br>Uako<br>---<br><br>&nbsp; Uako nodded at the Captain Commander and at Tsukiko as they explained their desires in this endeavor.&nbsp; Capturing the beast alive would be the top priority.&nbsp; That would require a whole-sale team effort, not only of other squad Captains, but also of low level science division cronies.&nbsp; Uako's brow skewed itself on her features as Tsukiko made this request.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp; "With respect, Captain, I think you should leave the field study analysis to myself, if you aren't going personally.&nbsp; I don't like to think of what an Adjuchas could do to lower level seats who are trying to analyse it.&nbsp; I'd hate to see.."&nbsp; And then there was a crash.<br><br>&nbsp; Ryou seemed almost shocked at the force he'd put into opening the door, and shut it rather quietly behind himself, walking over with a stream of muttering and sitting down as though he had been there form the beginning.&nbsp; Uako noticed that no one seemed to speak at all as he did so.&nbsp; Once he had seated himself, Uako restated the objective.<br><br>&nbsp; "Good to see you, Captain."&nbsp; Her voice was dull.&nbsp; "We're about to go hunt the Adjuchas to bring it in alive for study.&nbsp; Corin, Myself, and the 8th or 13th Squad Captain, are supposed to coordinate with you for scouting the creature.&nbsp; Do you know it's current whereabouts?"<br><br>&nbsp; The tea was delicious.&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Soul Society: Life in the Gotei 13 - IC</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Empyrean</strong> on <strong>07-02-2013, 20:48:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				--------<br>Tsukiko<br>---------<br><br>Tsukiko raised an eyebrow as Ryou crashed in. Was this...normal? She was too new to know the protocols. Still, it seemed odd. <br><br>"If there's a chance to apprehend the creature directly, I will gladly go with and assist as I can. You're right about the danger to lower-ranked seats so I should go with you to capture the creature and help bring it in for study. It will be a good opportunity to test some experimental technology while we're about it." 
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