Author's note: I do not own Bleach or its characters. This is AU and draws inspiration from The West Wing. Some of the dialogue is almost directly quoted from the show.
A Few More Questions
Shunsui sat at a table with a bunch of papers. He smiled at Ichigo.
"Ichigo, I've got some questions here for you from the Council's office, as well as the Department of the Treasury and the Office of Internal Security. These questions are all routine, there's no cause for concern. Ready?"
"Mr. Kyoraku."
"Have you ever tried to overthrow the government?"
"Is it because the messenger job is not available anymore? Because maybe if I came back at a different time--"
"Ichigo, this job's actually better than the messenger job. It pays more, you don't have to ride around town on a bicycle, and instead of being a messenger, you get to be personal aide to the President."
Ichigo nodded. "I see. So, maybe if I come--"
Gin popped into the room. Shunsui grinned.
"Hey, Gin. This is Gin Ichimaru, he's the deputy communications director. This is Ichigo Kurosaki. He's here for Hiroshi's job."
Gin smiled. "It's nice to meet you, don't get up."
"Um, I was here for the messenger job," Ichigo said.
"Isane's got an eye for personnel."
"I've got a driver's license and my own bike so--"
Shunsui sighed. "I got to ask you some more questions--"
"Have you ever tried to overthrow the government?" Gin asked.
"No, sir."
"What the hell's been stopping you?" was Gin's next question.
Ichigo looked confused. Shunsui and Gin just laughed until Toushiro walked in.
"Jyuushiro's office."
"What?" Shunsui was in chorus with Gin on that one.
Toushiro met their eyes. "It's happening."