So, I Took a Left at the Corner and...

As usual, it was yet another sunny and seemingly perfect day within the Seireitei. Inside the Gotei 13, the Shinigami went about their daily routines; some in patrol, some delivering paperwork, and even some having a little spar. Of course, for some of the Shinigami in Squad 8, there was quite a commotion brewing over a strange visitor. Many of the Squad 8 Shinigami were talking about some oddly dressed man that they or someone they knew had seen wandering around the Squad 8 area. Now, while this just sounded like gossip, it was true that there was someone, dressed in an "odd fashion", wondering around the Squad 8 area. However, this man was no stranger; at least not the the Gotei 13. Judging by the Zanpakuto kept under his belt, as well as the badge tied to his belt, it was obvious that this man was allowed here; the badge representing that he was an ally of the Gotei 13. Now, if you haven't guessed that this man is Ravana by now, then you really should get your head checked. Of course, since he hadn't been a Captain in over 400 years, it seemed that not many of the current Shinigami knew him; save for the ones that had served around the same time as him.

Now, as for why he was wondering around Squad 8's area...well, Ravana didn't quite know why himself. Deciding to have taken the day off from fighting hollows that roamed around outside of Karakura central, Ravana had come to the Seireitei to relax and gather some information; see what was new. In doing so, Ravana had began to wonder around the Gotei 13, both trying to see how things were going as well as hoping to run into a familiar face. Having been the Captain of Squad 3 about 400 years ago, Ravana still had a good idea of the whole layout of the Gotei 13; although a few changes had taken place over the years. Of course, seeing as he had never really had any reason to go Squad 8's area, it was a little more than obvious that he was slightly lost. "Ya know, this wouldn't be so bad if at least one person recognized me" Ravana said to himself as he continued to walk around, looking for any type of hint as to where exactly he was.

"Hai, Solas-Taichou!" The Shinigami ran off into the distance, and Solas watched him with a rather... annoyed look on her face. She sighed softly, and then traipsed back into her office. That guy had been nothing but trouble for her today. Ever since he'd walked into her office to ask her for some help. She had helped him... then he'd asked for something else. On and on this went - so you can guess why it had annoyed her.

She needed a break. Yes, a walk. Without her haori... in case people decided that she was a Captain who needed speaking to. For some reason, even her own division members only recognized her as a Captain when she wore that Haori. At any length, it was good for her if things went like that. She laughed it off, and began to walk. Where? Who knows?

Violet hair streamed down her back as she walked, being completely ignored by the other Division members - they thought she was just another seated. Funny. She laughed to herself, and suddenly found herself face-to-face with someone who seemed somewhat familiar...

But she couldn't place it. All she knew was... by the way he was dressed, and the way he was acting, he wasn't a normal Shinigami. Actually... He smelled of Hollow. Her eyes narrowed slightly.

"Who...might you be?" She knew who he was! She just couldn't remember the name! Argh! It was so annoying!!!

As Ravana continued wondering around, he didn't even notice violet haired Shinigami until she was literally right in front of him. Of course, the height difference didn't help much, as the female Shinigami hardly came up to his chest. "Well, at least someone decided to speak to me" he thought to himself, tired of all the Shinigami just staring at him and muttering gossip. "Oh, and even a cute girl" Ravana thought with a slight grin, laughing a little to himself. Of course, it wasn't like he was gonna hit on her or anything; there was someone else whom he was after, but it was always nice to talk to a cute girl. "Finally, I was beginning to think that I was invisible or something" Ravana said jokingly, his signature friendly upon his face.

"Anyways, I'm Ravana Ichiro" Ravana said, the friendly smile still upon his face. Yes, even when he wasn't trying to hit on a girl Ravana was usually a nice guy. "Now, if my name sounds familiar, it's probably because I was the Captain of Squad 3 about, uh, 400 years ago" Ravana added with a slight laugh. While he didn't think that this female Shinigami would know of him, seeing as she didn't even seem to be a Captain; but it was at least worth a try. Hell, maybe if he got lucky people who didn't know him as a Captain might know his name. "So, what might your name be, uh..." Ravana started, not exactly sure what to call her at first "young lady?"

Her face had been in the guy's chest. Really, it had taken her that long to notice him? God, she hated being short sometimes. That was beside the point, though. It was when he mentioned his name and his former position that the woman clicked. That's right! Now she recognized him! When she first came into Soul Society, to become a Shinigami, he was one of the Captains! The Third Division's Captain, Ravana Ichiro. She put a hand to her chest, that finally done. She then looked up at him with steely eyes.

"Solas Foiche. Eighth Division Captain. At your service." Yeah, she wasn't wearing her haori. But if he didn't believe her, she could always take him back to her office - that would prove it... right? The woman sighed softly, and walked over to a nearby wall, leaning against it and making sure that the nunchaku that made up her sealed zanpakuto were still there. Good, good. She smiled brightly at the man and tilted her head to the side.

He was probably already thinking about how cute she was. Typical males. Only ever had one thing on their minds. If she had to shoot him down, she would...

As the violet haired Shinigami told him her name and rank, Ravana let out a slight laugh; not having expected her to be a Captain. Of course, it wasn't jut because of the lack of a haori, but she just didn't seem much like a Captain. Then again, Ravana himself hadn't been much of the "usual Captain, so he really had no reason not to believe her. "Heh, I always though that the Gotei 13 could use some more cute ladies, especially in the higher ranking positions" Ravana said jokingly with a laugh, a friendly smile upon his face. Now, while he did think that she was cute, he wasn't hitting on her. To be honest, it was more of a joke and compliment than anything; that, and while he was attracted to her, she really didn't seem to be his type. Besides, as stated earlier, Ravana already had someone who had caught his attention. Of course, that didn't mean he wasn't gonna joke around and compliment her, just that he wasn't going to actually hit on her.

"Heh, anyways, judging by your reaction, I assume that you at least know my name, correct?" Ravana asked, the smile still upon his face. Because Ravana had noticed the slight changes in Solas' facial features, as well as how she brought her hand to her chest, he could tell that she did know his name at the very least. However, because it had been around 400 years since he was a Captain, and because he didn't recognize her from his former squad, Ravana really didn't know who this new female Captain was, or how she even knew his name.

Solas blinked.

"Ravana... Ichigo, right?" Solas blinked again, and tilted her head to the side, purple hair falling over her ear. She'd...uh...ignored the comment about her looks, to be honest. It wasn't her being rude, she just didn't really know what to say anymore. Everyone commented on her looks... And she destroyed their hopes every time. Heheheh...

"I appreciate the compliment... but I get them so many times, I don't really know how to react." She smiled brightly at the former Captain, before suddenly realizing the mistake that she'd made earlier.

"Sorry... Ichiro." She shrugged, and then proceeded to sit on a nearby seat. Nothing too trivial, the Eighth Division's barracks had them everywhere. She sighed softly, and looked up at the man. She really didn't know what to say next... except for...

"So... why are you here, exactly?"