The Shihouin and Kobayashi Meet

This was a notice that came way too early in the morning. His adopted family wanted him to present himself to the new head of the Shihouin. He'd gotten dressed as he normally would, though this time brought his Haori into play. He slipped on the Captain's uniform, wouldn't mean much to them.

But he was one, so there was a certain protocol he had to follow. The Kobayashi which often had female leaders looked up too and admired the Shihouin family heavily. Even now that their stance was outside the Gotei they were respected.

He'd made some waves, though they weren't massive or even important. As he went to the Shihouin family home. He'd been to the Kuchiki on one occasion. Different times and reasons for each. This place was big and it made sense in a way. He didn't foresee any respect coming his way. Captain or not, Kobayashi weren't big names. They were the people who lived out in the Rukongai.

They were at best-called outsiders who just happened to be nobles. His files had been buried deep, thanks to Abalia. But to doubt, a Shihouin's skill to collect intel would be suicide. So he did feel the tension in his back, this was the place his skills were tested.

His Squad didn't handle political things or even come towards them. He saw the Gotei situation as basically being a lamb surrounded by tigers. Though maybe that was too generous in this case. The technology was fine and allies were great but in terms of combative skill. The bar had fallen low and the Captains who remained, well he was one of them.

He stood waiting for an escort to lead him to where he could meet Lady Chidori. She was now in charge of the family, he could sympathize with her. He'd been in this position before. Everyone told you everything was going to be alright. They bombard you with if you need anything I'm here. People constantly pester and pick at you.

So it was a sensation he did know, but maybe she'd shoo him off and just try to get someone else here. Hard to say what couldn't be determined just yet.