Re: This Might Be Lupus [Unohana/Noharu]

Sat Nov 02, 2024 8:32 pm

UNOHANA RETSU | BLOODLETTER

"Resting is my recommendation instead of training." Retsu corrected. She doubted her recommendation would be followed, but it would be in the notations. That way if she complained, Retsu could just point to the fact she was warned. There was no satisfaction in an "I told you so," but it prevented further arguments. "There will always be injured." Another correction. This time, it led to her own point of this conversation.

"I plan on assisting Byakuya Kuchiki in keeping the balance in the Gotei's absence. He is someone I can trust to fulfill the duties required without hesitation. Whatever form his faction takes, they will need someone skilled in the arts of combat and medicine. And from the rumors I have heard, I highly doubt his younger sister would accept such an offer. Thus, it lies to me." Retsu turned fully; her braided hair fully visible now.

"Let me be frank with you, Noharu Asahina. The sparse allies we have collected so far are not as... rambunctious as yourself, but they are not the most bespoke. I would like to offer you a position under me. The exact details are being worked out, so I do not have what such a title would be, but I can assure you that it would be under my command. I do not think that Byakuya Kuchiki nor Yuuto Hisakawa would mesh well with your personality. I do not wish to muzzle that foul mouth of yours. No, I would rely upon it. There are times where even I can be a bit too soft-spoken." The next part took a moment to prepare herself for. Even before, she was not crass. "I need someone to say 'You are being a god-damned idiot' or worse, because that is all some people will listen to."

Hope is a Disease

Sat Nov 02, 2024 9:27 pm

This Might Be Lupus [Unohana/Noharu] - Page 2 Wye3cbmprk4

She couldn't help but smirk just a little at that. "Heheheheheh. Ah but my lovely Doctor. Rest and Training are not mutually exclusive. I was an instructor in the Academy aint ya know?" She smiled and closed her eyes, holding her hand up, gently squinting up as she eyed the way the overhead lighting silhouetted her hand. "Pleeenty of my students thought the only way they could improve was swinging at a dummy until their arms got stronger. My body needs rest. But my soul and my mind are ripe for the honing." She cackled to herself, an odd mix of wisdom and punkish mischief.

A brow raised slightly as she looked over at the woman. Hm, not the timing she expected for an offer like this.

Heh, under her. She chuckled softly to herself.

"Uhuh. That's certainly an interesting offer. Though I understand ya don't expect an answer outta me right now. It's certainly one I'll... consider. Like you said, there's a lot of details yet to be ironed out. I'm sure I'll have a proper answer once I actually know what I'd be getting into. Not to mention... yaknow. we'll have to see how uncrippled I can manage to get me" She took a moment to consider.

She had a pretty good idea what was going to happen. Knowing the people that were in the gotei. Not just the old timers. But knowing the impressionable students. Having seen so many of them grow and shift. Turning from innocent little dumbasses into ... well just about every type of person you could expect. She'd certainly noticed that especially Ranma and the others former members of Eigth would probably fall a certain way. She wasn't sure how that would mesh with.. this little group. But frankly, she didn't even know how all this would tune out. As many ideas as she had, she wouldn't know for sure.

"I got some questions. But theyre probably best left till I can retain information." She offered with a lopsided grin.

Tue Nov 05, 2024 2:25 pm

UNOHANA RETSU | BLOODLETTER

Yet another good answer, somewhat. Noharu definitely needed rest, but she seemed to at least understand that the body wasn't the only thing that mattered. Retsu did not expect an immediate agreement. There was too much in the air, and she was realizing this. She'd have to clear up some matters with Byakuya soon. Oh, and Yuuto she supposed. He was part of the big kids' table now, wasn't he?

"Barring any unforeseen complications, tomorrow is the earliest you could be discharged. I would like to ensure that your lung will still function without issues while you are asleep. As for the arm... There have been many one-armed Shinigami that served faithfully and without much issue. There is also the prosthesis route... But nonetheless, I do understand that the decision may take some time to make. I will leave the offer on the table for as long as you remain in Soul Society." It was a strong promise to make, but it was one she would keep. Noharu had something valuable, even if Retsu did not know her capabilities that well.

"If you wish to ask those questions now, I can have a nurse record the question. If not, I can provide you something to write them down yourself so you do not forget them."

Hope is a Disease

Tue Nov 05, 2024 5:51 pm

Noharu snorted softly and flashed a smile at that, raising a brow slightly as she was a little...intrigued a bit at the woman's commentary. IN her current state, she did wonder how lucid she was. She FELT clear headed. Certainly compared to before. But she wasn't going to think too much about that. She was quiet for a few seconds before ...yea fuck it she'd ask at least the most pertinent question in her head.

"If you and Byakuya really cared about all this stuff. Why didn't you show up before? Not gonna knock whatever your reasoning is. Aint like I fully applied myself and ... went for the shit I probably shoulda either. But you weren't here before. Why was that? And what's different now that has you getting the good graces of 46?"

It was probably a bit of a sidewinder, two questions packed into one. Not to mention she was asking about someone who wans't Unohana.

However. If Unohana was actually throwing in with Byakuta.

She expected that Unohana would either have these answers, or have a reason why she hadn't asked them herself.

Tue Nov 05, 2024 7:00 pm

UNOHANA RETSU | BLOODLETTER

"I can not speak for Byakuya Kuchiki. The only thing I know is that he stepped down mostly because the final incarnation of the Gotei Thirteen had abandoned its views. But I am not sure if that is the entire reason. If you are curious as to his reasoning, I can try to arrange for you to meet with him." Retsu did not have to think or mull over her own reasons. "As for myself... Aside from that same reasoning above, I thought I had left the maintenance of the Cycle in capable hands. My assumption was mostly correct as it did survive for many years, but it failed when put under strain."

"My intent in allying with those two is to build a foundation strong enough that the absence of a single person will not risk the destabilization of the realms and cause needless uncertainty as has happened thrice in the past one-and-a-half-centuries. The graces of Central 46 has no bearing on my intent or my goals. I would be doing this with or without their support. It just makes such things easier."

Hope is a Disease

Tue Nov 05, 2024 7:34 pm

"Bahuh!" Noharu covered her mouth for a moment, as she flat out lauged at Unoahana's comment about making things easier. She thinner her lips as she fought the urge to giggle slightly at the response. She cleared her throat for a moment and blinked a few times. "That's a conversation we should have when I'm.... yea." She coughed softly, holy fuck her chest was sore, it was nice to laugh and not be instantly in pain. However, the notion that the central 46 endorsement made things ...easier?

Maybe she was just a dumb Rukongai girl, but she had a feeling that made things harder. But well, she had gotten her answers. At the very least, she could respect Unohana's angle. Hopefully she remembered it, but well, the nurses were hopefully taking things down for her to look over later. The balance huh?

"Alright. Last question. About this trio of yours. What if something happens to two of the three. Do you think that any of you guys, left by yourself, would be able to keep things going?" This wasn't even necessarily about any individual amongst them. Byakuya clearly had .... suspicion about him. It was probably no secret that other people being alongside him helped any prospective people. Yuuto was... well a stealth Division Captain. She didn't know the talk on the streets, but she also knew him personally. And she couldn't help but think of fragments of that .. conversation she;d had with him.

She didn't remember much of that night. But there were some things she did remember. And Yuuto raising his voice had been one of them. Maybe it was a mix, maybe she wasn't even remembering it orrectly. But in her head, she remembered hearing it.

I dont give a damn about the gotei's duty.

She knew that he was having to change with responsibility, but there was something to be said about just how ... willing he was to twist and change himself. Malleability wasn't always a good trait.

And finally, Unohana herself. She was here to support Byakuya, but what if Byakuya wasn't around? OR Yuuto? Did she have it in her to keep things going?

"Maybe don't answer that one. I don't know how much of this I'm gonna remember." She snorted, closing her eyes and laying her head back with a sigh. "We'll put a pin in this. Find me in a few days, cowgirl. We'll talk then."