Long Time No See, Shortie[Hiroe, Hiroi]

Well, Hiroi has more drinks in the fridge. She could go grab another at any time. Unfortunately for Hiroe, she'd probably have to run home to get more candy, meaning that the red eyed cretin is the winner in this little exchange. That little fact put a devilish little grin on Hiroi's face. However, her smile faded as her nose twitched.

"I bet that damned dragon's still around. Let's go."

Suddenly annoyed, Hiroi leapt from her spot and started walking off. Without waiting for Hiroe to follow, the woman's already outside, leaving the Estate for the Sereitei.

Hiroe should just follow and leave any questions to the side. Hiroi didn't answer, and she has no plans on answering any further inquiries. The petite woman only propelled herself forward through the streets of the Rukongai, taking a turn here and there with a bobbing head that pondered if its sense of direction is trustworthy. Though, the crowd that grew when they entered the business side of the Rukongai slowly thinned, a small smile soon placating Hiroi's quizzical expression.

Time slowed as they passed through an area with barely a soul around, outside of a few kids running by. The atmosphere shifted from the usual hustle and bustle that came with living anywhere near the Seireitei. However, things finally came to a halt as Hiroi stopped before a small shop that has no signs or décor, and without missing a beat, Hiroi walked in.

Welcome to Candyland.

Well, that's what an announcer would have said as Hiroe stepped through that lame door into a world of sweet colors. All around her, candy. Almost like a factory, rows and rows of different sugary treats lay. Some are on tables, some in cabinets, others are on display in fancy ways like a statue or fountain. A mystical building, the way it expanded made it feel ethereal and infinite.

Getting lost would seem easy, but eventually, if Hiroe dared to traverse the wonderous domain, she'd find Hiroi. The shorter woman busied herself putting strenuous amounts of candy into a bag, moving quickly from one spot to another as if hunting certain things. Clearly not paying attention to anything else, the woman moved like clockwork as if she understood exactly how everything worked despite the wacky design.

Hiroi continued walking around, filling a bag with candy before coming full circle around the entrance once more. That's when she heard the voice of an elderly man calling for if anyone is inside. Suddenly, without saying anything, Hiroi ran right out of the building, right before the man stepped out with a cane in hand. He seemed to notice Hiroi escape, but his eyes quickly dropped to Hiroe as he waddled over.

"Ah, a visitor," He cooed, a small pleasant smile on his wrinkled face.

"Hiroi dear, wasn't it? You must be a friend of hers." The old man pondered, referring to the woman who had left through his doors. However, he's not clued into the fact that both women share similar names, but he doesn't seem an ounce annoyed by what occurred. If anything, his expression lit up just a bit, for an old wrinkly man.

"Ah. She's not stopped by in a while now. Shall we?"

Without much more conversation, the man made his way to the door, his cane thudding against the wooden ground with every step. Once outside, they'd both find the white haired woman kneeling against the shop's wall next to its door. Hiding her face between her knees, the ex-Danava seemed off, a shyness that isn't normally seen.

"Ah hah. It is you, Hiroi dear. I barely recognized you with all that white hair, but that height is unmistakable." A bit of a coy tease, the old man tilted his head as he smiled down at Hiroi, the shortie giving only a small, "Hmph" at his words. Nevertheless, the old man turned his attention to Hiroe, if she followed, and gave a reassuring smile.

"Hiroi dear here could never steal from an old man like me."