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Rangiku tossed the traditionally shinigami garment at Inoue, who caught it reluctantly.

"Just slip yourself into this and meet me outside" the busty female instructed and left Orihime to change.

As she did, Inoue couldn't help but smile. The last time she had worn this outfit was when she snuck into Soul Society with Ishida to save Rukia. It felt like it was a century ago. It could very well have been. Orihime wasn't sure about Soul Society's timeframe.

After she was done dressing, Inoue peeked outside before stepping into the hallway to meet with Rangiku.

"Aw you look so cute!!" Matsumoto squealed. Inoue swore she saw hearts around the shinigami. "I hope you don't mind getting to work immediately"

Orihime nodded.

"Awesome! I've got a few assignments for you from the 5th division. Momo is still a little weak so she could use the most help"

Inoue nodded again. She wasn't sure who Hinamori was. Just that she was Aizen's former fukutaichou and was traumatized by his departure. After the War, though, she had become stronger but still quiet shaken, especially after seeing him again during the War.

The human girl got to work quickly. She organized folders, signed permissions, sorted papers, made tea, cleaned up, washed instruments (when she was working for the 12th division) and even did laundry. She worked in record time, sweating but defiantly not tired. Though she was shocked that the divisions needed so much, she was happy there was a lot of stuff to keep her busy. She was doing such good work that the shinigamis left to take care of the divisions even took a break to let her do their jobs. Inoue didn't mind at all. Made her mission to distract herself all the more easier. They praised her though, and it only spiked her confidence more.

Unfortunately, it all came to an end when the day began to dull and the divisions sent Inoue away when she asked for work. She didn't want to sleep! She wanted to keep working. Orihime was quite depressed and a little frightened that he might have followed her dreams to Soul Society.

However, Isane did call Orihime over for a moment. "Inoue-san, I know it's getting late, but could you do one more thing?"

"Of course!" the eagerness of the female was a little odd but needed.

Isane smiled. "Unohana-taichou has your assignment"

Orihime had heard about the 4th division's caption. Unohana Retsu was probably the most reliable, trustworthy, negotiable, logical and kind caption in Seritei. She was much loved by many, some not even from her division, and feared yet respected by the 11th division. And she was quite the healer. Inoue felt like that could be what connects them.

Unohana was sitting at her desk, sipping her green tea calmly. Her face was serene and soft, like a mother. She was quite beautiful and Inoue felt hesitant to meet her. But then, she needed her.

"Um…" Orihime's voice came out quiet but she needed to get the taichou's attention.

Unohana looked at her with a warm smile that made the female blush. "Hello Orihime Inoue. Please, come closer"

The human girl perked and walked over, like a robot Unohana controlled.

"First, it's a pleasure to meet you and thank you for agreeing to such a late night work"

Her politeness only made Orihime blush more. "Um…y-you're welcome!"

Retsu only kept her smile at the flustered female. She turned to the small pile of papers on her desk. Inoue's gaze followed her "could you please sort these out? I need to get something from the 7th division and it's so awfully late that I don't have time to retrieve my information and sort the paperwork"

"Oh, no problem. I've been sorting papers all day. It's a mystery how I don't have a paper cut yet" Inoue giggled, nervously, hoping a joke would be a relief. Unohana thankfully let out a small chuckle and with that, she got up and exited her office. Inoue watched her go, in only a short time understanding people's awe over the caption.

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Retsu didn't take that long, returning as soon as Inoue straightened the papers to put on her desk. She looked up as the caption came in/

"I'm finished!" Orihime exclaimed, placing the papers neatly on the large wooden desk.

"Thank you" the 4th caption thanked, "you can go now"

Inoue wavered "…are you sure?" her voice betrayed her want to stay awake.

Retsu's smile faded to surprise. "Well, it is late…" the caption had heard about how hard the female in front of her had been working and decided no one deserved a rest as much as her. "A good night's sleep helps everyone in every situation"

Except mine…

With a sad, but silent, sigh, Inoue jogged past the caption and out the door, having memorized the large campus of the divisions.

When she past Unohana, the kind caption couldn't help but note how the female ran. Orihime's back was sort of bent, her footsteps heavy, her breathing jagged. Unohana was struck by the surprising nature of the female.

No one ran like that unless…

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Cut it into a small chapter too. Just to add the drama!