Past Reflections (Arianda/Takehiko)

Well, she embraced the slip up that he'd kept in his mind a while. Takehiko did consider himself feeble yet. He'd not found a suitable solution to the whole zanpakuto thing. It was self-destructive and maybe someday it wouldn't need his blood. But right now it did and rubbing the top of his head. He could only smile and nod, she was his big sister. Arianda had looked out for him when nobody else was. His eyes of azure fell below to his sword. In this current form, what powers did it have really? From what he knew it didn't do much else outside of swinging sharply. Which he wasn't very good at using swords anyways. Uncle Byakuya and Uncle Tsubasa were both excellent swordsmen. They'd have the answer to what he could do, for now, it was dealing with the handicap. Right now his zanpakuto felt like shackles more than relief. Three swordsmen were teachers to him in multiple ways giving him an education he never would have had. Uncle Byakuya provided a chance for him to grow. Master Henrex's education still lingered in his mind.

And Ulv had been his newest instructor helping him ground out his weaknesses. Takehiko had many flaws in strategy and deployment. Train enough until a solution is found. What would it be though in the sealed form he'd not yet practiced much? "Alright big sis, you win. But I'm just not sure how to wield my zanpakuto. Swordsmanship has always been a flaw of mine, I learned from a Kuchiki and many fine swordsmen. But...I prefer kido so maybe that's the answer? " He said musing out loud now to not just her but himself. Takehiko didn't know what action or place to go. It was a very complicated and confusing thing. "Big sis do you wield any blood powers?" He said glancing at her now. Hopeful she wielded something. Anything that could provide him a clue. How did he proceed in this period was the question. Did he make medicine that created blood increase for him? Something to develop him into a Polycythemia vera. People who generated far more blood than normal people.

Body alteration could work, but that had some drawbacks as well. Takehiko finished mending his hand after a few minutes. Blood was a tricky power one that required moderation. It couldn't just be used every moment as his uncle said. "The problem is, I have missions to carry out and..I don't wish to be dead weight to my partner on these. " Sighing he ran a hand through his hair. It was maddening was what it was. Disappointed sure, but how to mend the problem? Broken bridges like these were always a pain in the neck. Takehiko brought his chin to rest on his palm now. Watching below as he tried to get some idea. Blinking a thought came to him though it wouldn't be perfect. Rubbing his jaw softly he considered his options now. He could try that if it worked that would be good. "I wonder, could I perhaps harden my blood and draw it back in after usage.?" Takehiko was considering a method of which not to use too much of his blood.

Instead of shikai a small finger prick and use the blood as needed then harden the wound closed. But could that be done for him in reality? In theory sure it was possible but would blood work that way?