Spider under Stones [Yuri, Byakuya]

How fortunate it was to live in these times. Such that one could frankly just ... get a hold of one of the heads of the noble houses. Byakuya's presence in the sereitei had certainly not gone unnoticed. Not only that he was out and about more than most other nobles, but the fact that he showed an invested interest in the shinigami of the Gotei was something even more intuiging. An interest that had even resulted in him taking several under his wing.

Naturally, she wasn't going to let such a situation go to waste, and so after a bit of snooping about the grapevine, she'd discovered a nice decent In. It seemed that some of the Academy instructors had been curious about Byakuya's activities, and were wanting to see if the man was interested in becomming a teacher at the academy. Naturally, as an active member of Academy staff, she volunteered to extend the offer, with of course... a few other things in mind as well.

And so Yuri found herself making her way to where the Noble had last been seen. She was in her uniform of course as she kept her eyes out for the man as she went, and it was only when she spotted those distinct hair clips that she promptly adjusted her trajectory and approach, taking a moment to survey the situation and see just what it was the man was actually doing. After all, she hardly wanted to just barge in on the man if he was in the middle of something.

The blank expression was taken in stride, that her own smile warmed as she folded her hands in front of her and gave a nod of acknowledgement to the man. She didn't go trying to sus out why the man was buying art in a place like this, then again it's not like she knew much about artists, so maybe there was a scene here she was just unaware of.

"Yes, actually! I'm here representing the Shino Academy, though admittedly in something of an unofficial capacity, specifically a few of the professors. Your more ...active presence in the Gotei has been made note of, particularly that you've taken up some pupils. And so I admit, myself and some of the other staff was curious if you had intentions of pursuing instruction." She explained, no doutb the man had gotten more official offers in the past, not that this was really an offer. More the fact that a few of the professors were curious if he had intentions to become something more official. Be that a proper teacher or if something more like a Tutor that would offer limited assistance to students in need of additional help.

Yuri raised a brow ever so slightly and couldn't help but smile just a little. a mirthful little smirk as she took a moment, reaching up and gently touching her knuckle to her lower lip as she cleared her throat, hardly rude enough to actually giggle at the man infront of him. But it was.... entertaining. "Lord Kuchiki, I do apologize for being a bit frank. But I think the notion that the Academy would turn you away is a bit silly. Regardless of how long you've been outside of active duty, you are an exemplary shinigami. Kido, Zanjutsu, Hoho. I frankly struggle to imagine some facet of Zankensoki you would not be a welcome addition to the Academy as a teacher for. Given the sheer number of talented shinigami that were lost or have fallen to the wayside in the past hundred years, such a sterling example would hardly be unwelcome." She pointed out, a gentle gesture to the side as she let her other hand rest on her hip.

"I'll tell you something that frankly I don't tell many. But I honestly think that if someone such as myself can manage to teach at the academy, then someone like you most certainly can. True, these days my position is more as a tutor. I confess, I prefer the one on one work, but I won't get too deep into that. But suffice to say, Lord Kuchiki, I don't really need much official backing to imagine that if you want it, the Job would certainly be there for you." She stated, all but brimming with mirth. There were quite a few expectations she had about this conversation, but getting to see Lord Byakuya's sudden interest was.... adorable.

Interest was something Nobles didn't often have. So many of them feigned disinteresat to maintain leverage, or just lked to worm things around. She of course HEARD plenty about the man, but that kind of stuff, especially about a clan head, could just be propoganda. But to see that earnest shifty in his behavior, even going so far as to turn away in solid contemplation. It was quite clear that he really WAS interested!

Truly she had made the correct choice in the noble to approach~

Yuri canted her head to the side and chuckled softly at that. "There's hardly a singular avenue. It would be as simple as submitting a resume. though given your Noble status, I imagine you could simply speak with the headmaster. Though if you are concerned about publicity. You would simply need to see about finding some recommendation from an individual of repute. If I recall, our late Hollow Studies teacher attained a job with recommendation from the Captain Commander, as our most recent example. But I imagine any captain would suffice, an ex or current proffessor would probably give a bit more to the process. Perhaps Captain Yuuto. Or if you didn't want to bother one of the Captains, theres a number of instructors who recently joined the gotei. The third seat and Lieutenant of Eighth division come to mind."

It was perhaps a bit more information than need be. Frankly, he could probably just ask. Much as she was sure he simply dismissed her commentary as lip service, he was Byakuya friggin Kuchiki. IF he wanted to be an instructor, he could probably just make it happen. BUT, sure, whatever hangups he had, be they political or otherwise, she offered a bit of advice in the realm of what might add a bit more ...credit to such a shift into the academy space. Both high and low profile. Giving him ample time to respond before she went on with the conversation. Quite curious what course of action he'd take.

Yuri's brows raised once again as she watched the man give a gesture of appreciation. Now she wasn't going to go showing it, but having the head of a great noble family expressing gratitude? It wasn't something she frankly expected, and for just the moment she felt the buzz of a slight high, a warmth of importance and appreciation in her chest that put her in an uncharacteristically good mood.

"You're very welcome~ As a matter of fact I do admit, there was something else I also intended to speak with you about I admit." She noted with a gentle chuckle, folding her arms across her chest as she glanced over her shoulder briefly towards the Second Division, at leasty it's general direction. "It's something more in relation to my family actually. Lord Byakuya, you have something of a reputation, your tenure as a Captain had much to do with keeping order and law within the Soul Society. Not that that was anything less than the creed of your family, but well, the lengths to which you're known tor such things is a bit famous. The Aiban clan isn't a noble family by any stretch, but we still are very ingrained in the happenings of the rukongai.And well, as of the past few years, things have come to be a bit ... unstable."

She was sure he was aware. Not that the Rukongai had ever really TRULY been a paradise, but things were still different. "Naturally I understand you are a busy man. So if you don't have the time to speak about things, I understand if we would need to set something aside. But that said, if you'd be able to spare a bit of time to speak about the Sereitei as a whole. And some ...recent events that have a number of citizens in the rukongai a bit concerned."