Not Very Noble (Rio, Yuujin)

Everyone's here to fight. Even his teacher didn't mind getting involved with the festivities. Though, Yuujin's left to ponder why she'd join as a representative of the Vandenreich. Honestly, he didn't care, but it just seemed a bit bad mannered in a sense. He has no alliance with either side, but she was a Captain. He wonders if she's bitter. Urahara did leave her for the Gotei, much like... He'd rather not dive too deep into it. Knowing his teacher, she'd probably say something akin to testing what's in the Gotei these days. It's like her to hide her feelings about things at times to not come off as too emotionally dependent.

What's weirder is that a Noble is a part of this as well. He'd never think them capable of thinking beyond their cozy walls. Yugiri's a thing, but she was exiled, so she had nothing better to do than to adapt to the outside world. This is supposedly one of Yugiri's kin, a sister or cousin? Yuujin didn't study too hard because he'd rather not have Yugiri in his business. That business right now is talking to this other Shihoin. It's more a question of where to find her in this big shiny city.

He was minded his own business as always. Yuujin's not the type to bring unnecessary attention to himself. The only thing he minds being bothered by is his own mind. And the book in his hand. What is it this time? Well, it's just a small journal based on the Quincy and their ways. Their Reishi manipulation capabilities seem to far exceed any other race, and it's honestly interesting how one seems to have to abandon a part of themselves in replacement of this knowledge. Either way, new knowledge is always appreciated.

Though, he was freed from his distractive behavior because he bumped into someone. Reading and walking never work together for too long. All it takes is for another person to not be paying attention for an accident to occur. Next, he's stuck apologizing and helping the Quincy with their papers that fell. That's when he'd notice her: Rio Shihoin. She seems to be waiting in line for something, and Yuujin, at first, denied it to be her, but it's impossible to simply ignore the similarities he knows her for from the few times he's seen her around Noble festivities. At first, he had preferred leaving her be, but his new relationship with Yugiri pulled him towards the woman.

"Are you Rio Shihoin?" He'd ask out of curiosity, stepping around her to get a look at her face, and, without doubt about it now, it's her.

That answered his question. This is definitely Yugiri's sister. The way the woman decided to gloat was all he needed to understand what made them family. The Shihoin always had a knack for being obsessively obnoxious about their skills. Though, he tried not to frown in annoyance, keeping his lips steady and his expression neutral as he waved away her accusation.

"No. No. I was just wondering what a Noble was doing so far from home."

But, Yugiri and him are exactly the same, far from home. He's just curious why a Shinigami would be lollygagging in the City of Lights. This may be a social event, but he's sure that a Noble would find mingling with possible enemies some sort of sin. Things couldn't have changed that much since he left.

"Fair. I guess the Gotei has grown lax on controlling our presence around here. I see Shinigami everywhere, and half of them aren't even on duty."

It makes him wonder why things had become like this. When he was younger, there was a tighter leash on who'd get to be on Earth. Now, Shinigami came and went at their own leisure, vacationing and whatnot. Some even took it upon themselves to kill Hollow, and he's unsure if things should be run so carelessly, but he's not the boss of anyone.

"You'll probably find Yugiri in this city if you try hard enough."

He can at least understand finding home unsavory, but he's sure someone like Rio has a way better chance of altering her Noble family than him. He's just a minor Noble in a house that's not even that important.

"It's probably because of everything going on right now. I guess the enemy of my enemy is my friend, but I doubt this closeness will last."

Pessimistic, Yuujin isn't going to simply believe that this is the future for both organizations. They simply exist in fashions that counter one another. Maybe a deal could be struck, but with how ancient some members are, old ways will always rear their ugly head. Yuujin doesn't care either way honestly. As long as nothing impedes his life decisions, he's fine with how other people handle themselves, and, speaking of handling themselves. Yuujin knows Yugiri tendencies enough now to know the woman hasn't gotten too far.

"She came here with me. If you want to talk to her, you'd best get to looking. She's bound to leave as soon as she gets bored."