The Outer Districts [Hono/Hana]

Hyper focusing on her training was all Hana could do to keep some semblance of motivation. She kept repeating to herself the number of years it takes to get to the places strong people are. Captains didn't become Captains over night. Becoming Captain was not Hana's goal in any way, but she did wish to have the capability of defending herself against the hollow she was tasked to exercise. Recently, she was half-assing her job out of fear of being hurt or killed. She could not keep doing that. Firstly, she could get in trouble if someone found out. Secondly, it was shameful behavior she did not want to represent. So, she was training... again.

This time, Hana took two days off to get away from the craziness of the Seireitei. She intended to leave everything behind and just focus on herself and getting to the place she wanted to be. It probably wasn’t the smartest to head out into the outer districts of the Rukongai, but she couldn’t believe all of the rumors about it being this dark and gloomy, rough and tumble place. With the resources and power the Gotei had, there was no way they would just allow the outer districts to fall into chaos, right? That’s what the Realm Enforcement Division was about, right? Exactly! So, Hana was making her way through the outer districts, trying find a place to train.

When the sounds of a chase grabbed her attention, Hana looked back over her shoulder to watch a red haired man beside past her. She thought he might hit her, so her instincts were to hop to the side and get out of his way. Before she had a chance to truly realize what was happening, another sprinted past and tackled him to the ground. Hana watched from the side as the red haired man was arrested. From what she heard, he stole food... Standing by felt wrong...

"Hey, wait," Hana stepped forward. These were members of the Division she was thinking about transferring to. Hopefully they could see reason. "Are you really arresting him for stealing cabbages? If he's just hungry, I can pay for them."

Hana was a bit surprised. She looked at the one Hono arrested and shook her head in disappointment. "My apologies then. I have no interest in someone that would willingly harm a mother and her child." Hana glared at the man. "You should be ashamed of yourself. You and your whole... Cabbage Crew."

It took a second, but then another piece of information blared in her mind. "Wait. Their boss put a hit out on you? Is it not foolish to do something like that to a member of the Gotei, especially Realm Enforcement? They are not the wisest bunch. Have you been attacked by them before or is it just their stealing?"

Hearing Hono's explanation of what was going on got her thinking. Was there some way to help these people? If it really was food desperation, there had to be something the Gotei could do. It was Realm Enforcements job, right?

Hana was pulled from those thoughts by an introduction request. She smiled softly and put both hands together in front of her, bowing politely. "My name is Hana Aoyama. It is lovely to meet you, and lucky I might add. I have been thinking about transferring Divisions and Realm Enforcement is at the top of my list."

"Though, on the Cabbage Crew... Prison for a few days gets them a bed and some food, so it does not sound like the worst circumstance." Hana stepped to the red headed man, glaring. "Though, getting someone who is stealing from a mother and child a nice place to stay does not feel like a punishment, but a reward..."

"Oh, and might I ask your name?"

"I am currently a member of Earth Affiliation. I enjoy having the ability to travel to the World of the Living often, but recent events have inspired a change. Realm Enforcement seems like the next logical step to making a difference somewhere, though I admit I wonder whether any combat oriented Divisions are really my forte. I have considered joining Command too, Their job is a lot less dangerous, so I would not make such a mess of myself there. Secretarial work can still be helpful."

Hana did not come off as certain for either choice, but she at least sounded more excited about the possibility of Realm Enforcement. In truth, she wasn't entirely certain she wanted to move Divisions, especially since her best friend was thinking about joining Earth Affiliation. It was kind of a hard decision for her.

"Oh, no. My goodness," Hana waved her hands in front of her. "I would never suggest execution. A few nights in jail is the best punishment, especially after hearing your description of it." Hana was not for hard punishment, but also had a hard time understanding desperation to the degree of possibly harming a child. This was another one of those environmental shifts. She was a noble, grew up wealthy, and never wanted for anything until recently. She could never actually relate to the poor, only try and understand their circumstances.

"May I ask about your Division? Your Captain and Vice Captain? The kindness of your members? I would like to find somewhere I fit in, at least somewhat. I know in some cases I would not be able to." Hana just wanted to be somewhere nice, where she could count on those above her to help guide newer generations, not reject them or treat them as insignificant bugs. Those types of people were angering.