Encore [Rose, Rangiku]

Roughly on time, a knock at his door broke any stillness of sound. While Rangiku was perfectly open to the idea of jumping back into a familiar role, she didn't really know much about the newly instated captain. She hadn't met him proper when he was a captain before, and the only other time she could recall was only during battle... Not exactly the best place for getting to know somebody. Today would've been the best gauge for that; if she was gonna be somebody's vice captain, she ought to get a read on them first, but she had some feeling this wouldn't be anything like Toshiro.

"Hey," She'd poke her head in through the door, light locks of hair coming into view, a hand poking in to wave as she'd open the door, "Hope I wasn't running too late."

Blue eyes would scan the office, seeing all the packed up items that obviously were from the living realm, before fully walking in and gently shutting the door behind her, "How're you doing today? Oh, thanks for the invite by the way."

She'd only give a slight shrug of the shoulders and a lax smile to the work in progress that was... Well everything, "No worries, change makes things a bit messy at first, after all."

Calmly resting in the chair in front of him, she took note of his nonstop practice, more in an intrigued fashion than a bothered or irritated one, but simply took note of it and instead focused on him alone. She was leaning back in the chair in a relaxed posture - not in an undignified or rude way, but in such a manner that she didn't appear tense or worried, still plenty engaged despite her calm appearance. Though she was rather surprised but ultimately thankful that the man had cut to the point rather than dance around it, of course it was a question she fully expected to be asked as it was a pretty reasonable concern; it was only a matter of when it would come up,

"I get that the amount of time i've been off duty may be a concern," She'd begin, a degree of seriousness to her tone settling in, "But I've been preparing for this for good a while. As much as i've done within a teaching role, I've always had intent to return to the Gotei. Recent events have only intensified the desire to see that intent through. I wouldn't have accepted your invitation if I was not properly confident in my ability to fulfill the role."

Though she still retained that look of calm, her mind was clearly on more pressing things, "I've been made aware of the situation with Ichigo. I have full intent on serving to the best of my ability, much as I have before."

She met Rose's response with a slight smile and a nod. Her debilitating injuries from the war so long ago was what originally took her from her duties, not a lack of spirit or loss of heart. Even during her lengthy and painful recovery she didn't lose sight of those she cared for and what she wanted to do for them, remaining busy and even picking back up on training as she taught in the academy. Even being at a loss with gaining her Bankai didn't impede her; some day that barrier would be broken, but until then she was still intent on fighting for everyone she cared for in the best position she could muster.

Her eyes betrayed a bit of sadness to the reminding of what Ichigo Kurosaki had become, but a foundation of steadiness was maintained. It was an incredible misfortune that such a promising kid had gone down a dark road - she couldn't help but be reminded of another she tried hard to leave to the past, and was why she was incredibly bent on being the one for those with issues to go to if they needed to talk or seek comfort. She didn't want anyone else she knew to fall to the wayside if she could help it.

Even in her feelings, she would let out a reserved exhale, readying herself, and smiling at Rose, "None that come to mind, Captain."