Evening Chatter [Saiko/Noharu]

Interacting with others in different divisions helped build better relations and morale to understand the organization you were part of. So, since there wasn't much to do in the 7th Division on this particular day, Saiko found herself conversing with others in the 8th barracks to help train others, get to know some, and bridge some connections. It was a busy but fulfilling day for the most part.

Yet, despite that, one usually needs a break from everything. So, as the evening sun started setting, Saiko found herself gazing up at it as she drank a bottle of calorie-dense fruit juice and a pile of burgers in her lap. Yeah, she seemed like a fat-ass at the moment, but that was fine since she figured she was mostly isolated from others until she was ready to either head back to her barracks or mingle a bit more in the 8th division barracks.

"Hmmmmmm, tedious."

Her powers definitely came at a hefty price, so a brief thought of Henrex came to mind as she figured both he and herself needed to get rid of these hybrid powers before they did something more foul to their bodies. So, with a sigh, the woman stretched and turned her back around as she felt something off in the air. With a questionable eyebrow, she called out as if someone was there.

"Uhm, if someone is there, please excuse the mess. I didn't think anyone was following me."

With a cough, Saiko dusted off the crumbs from her mouth and tilted her head as she waited for whatever she sensed to make it's self known.

Well, she seemed nice enough. Saiko didn't detect anything off with the woman, so the hybrid gave a nod toward Noharu to sit wherever the woman wanted as the pale-skinned girl kept munching and finishing off one of her burgers before wiping away more crumbs from her mouth.

"It's ok. I'm not bothered. It's a pretty packed place~"

Giggling a bit, she continued.

"But yes, my name is Saiko Mori, and we can chat if you want to since I'm not in a massive hurry to be anywhere tonight."

Saiko blinked at Noharu for a few moments as she seemed intent on gazing into her crystal eyes before she appeared a bit weirded out. It's not like she cared if Henrex blabbed or gossiped about what they did, but he didn't really seem like the talkative type. So, that begs the question: how on earth did she know? Was she stalking Henrex or something?

After having more time to think, she raised an eyebrow and spoke.

"Yes? We did go on a date of sorts."

Concise and to the point, she nodded and continued.

"But....how on earth did you know? It's not like it was front-page news..."

Invasion of piracy much?

Well, that cleared up things.

That was a lot more relaxing to hear. Perhaps her own paranoia from the years of Shadow Fall work still lingered every now and again. So, a more relaxed look than earlier flowed over Saiko's face when she said she was the one who set up and arranged the date.

"Well, that was a relief. I'm happy you set that up then, or else that night wouldn't have happened."

Now with a gentle smile on her face, she continued.

"And sorry if I seemed weirded out, it's a bad habit from before I joined the Gotei."

Nodding, she leaned back, looked at Noharu, and blinked innocently when asked if she was comfortable with the date. To which she giggled and nodded.

"Oh no, that doesn't bother me. Anyone can know; I'm just not used to being the topic of the town, is all. So it took me off guard."

That was the truth from her perception.

In her prior life with Shadow Fall, all that mattered was her doing her job, taking out targets, managing her circle, and being able to execute. And given being a traitor in the past to the Gotei before Murasaki pardoned the woman, some part of her just automatically assumed she was guilty of something, and that was just unneeded trauma that would have to be unlearned slowly. At least, that's part of the reason why she was focused on just engaging more with her companions in general.

"But I guess I better get used to that, huh? Before Murasaki let me come here, my life was pretty isolated."

With a nonchalant shrug, Saiko chuckled and then asked her own question.

"But why do you ask? I feel the date went great."

Oh, so Henrex took it upon himself to ask? Well, that was interesting. He didn't seem like the most straightforward guy with that kind of thing. So that certainly added him more points in the mind of Siako as she nodded at Noharu.

"Bonus points for him then~ That was sweet of him."

After tapping her chin, Saiko pondered on the complication of her past. Yeah, it was messy, and it's probably not the best subject to tackle this early in getting to know someone. She wasn't opposed to speaking to it, but if Noharu wasn't going to pry about that, Saiko wasn't either.

"Very complicated."

Affirmed in her stance, Saiko agreed and nodded at Noharu.

She remained quiet for a few moments to listen and hear what the woman had to say. Noharu seemed curious about getting to know the type of woman Henrex was getting himself into. And, if you were a friend, you wouldn't want your buddy to end up with someone who would cause them harm. It was a natural reaction that soothed Saiko because it seemed more honest and straightforward than the paranoia her mind had fed her earlier.

"Well, it's hard to really get to know someone, so I guess it may be best if we become friends over time and get to know each other if you are friends with Henrex, even if distantly from how it sounds."

Standing up now, Saiko burned away a lot of the burger wraps around her into ash before dusting herself off and nodding forward.

"Want to walk and talk? It can't hurt to have more friends. Both I and Henrex probably need more of them than we care to admit.."