Crimson-black blaze, king of myriad worlds, though I promulgate the laws of nature, I am the alias of destruction incarnate

Hime curiously directed her gaze in Hannah's direction as the woman spoke about her history and the days she spent within the soul society. There hadn't been any particular mention of that during their first meeting but considering Hime's job, she had developed a baseline of information to work from as it regarded Hannah's history and her past.

She would lean back within her seat as she crossed her legs, chuckling softly at Hannah's comment about not letting Elyss get away from her. She supposed, by some measure of respect, she would respect Elyss and go at whatever pace she desired. Hime was fond of the woman by a wide margin but she wasn't so bold as to assume they were anything more than friends who decided to try dating one another.

" Milk first. Let's see...you speak about my own love life but I'm curious... has there been anyone whose ignited the flames of passion with your heart? It is a curious question given the month we are in but curiosity prompted me to ask nonetheless."

An embarrassed, almost sheepish smile would form on Hime's face as she blushed, realizing she hadn't listened to Hannah properly when she stated she had never dated anyone. It was an uncommon error on her part, so she simply brushed it off as a momentary lapse in the thought, transitioning to another conversation for them to speak on. As Hannah brought the tea over, Hime hold the warm cup to her lips, taking small mouthful of the steaming liquid as she pondered on what they could talk about to one another.

"Companionship is nice. Elyss has a good heart in spite of what she tries to tell me otherwise. I don't know what the future holds but I am happy for her no matter who she pursues. I cherish those who've taken a chance on me, knowing full what my history is, to say nothing of the innocent people I murdered."

"True," Hime would comment nodding in reply to Hannah's advice. She certainly take pride in the fact that she no longer raised her sword in the name of violence nor did she swing it down against those she considered innocent. Perhaps that's why she always observed and followed Elyss, to observe and see where she would go in her own life. She would stare at her cup for a moment before bringing the warm tea to her lips, taking measured sips of the liquid as she gazed at Hannah.

"Considering where you once were and your ties to K-world, I'd say you've made quite the progress yourself, Hannah."

Hime was proud of the resolve in Hannah's tone. Naturally, she was compelled to support the woman in any way she desired and that fact had illuminated itself on a day where she was in a vulnerable position and required someone's guidance.

The talk of zanpakuto spirits had reminded Hime that perhaps it was time to finally face her own spirit and make amends for her past transgressions. For so long, she had been ashamed of herself and by extension - the spirit that constituted her zanpakuto. It was a thought to be entertained in due time, she mused.

"It fills me with pride to see you with renewed vigor, Hannah. If there is any guidance on my end, I will offer you nothing but my undivided support. Indeed, seeing you now has motivated me to one day face my own spirit and make amends for shunning it away out of shame and regret. Hold onto your spirit, embrace it, and find your peace of mind. I believe in you, Hannah."