Kaien-san visited my office today. It's been a while since there has been a vice captain meeting and I've been preoccupied with getting paperwork done that I haven't had a chance to converse with him. He said that he missed spending time with me like we used to but I suppose he may not mind too much. I imagine that he is spending much of his time with Miyako-san now. He said nothing was out of the ordinary besides getting the details of their wedding squared away.
Yet Kaien-san did threaten to kidnap me for a picnic if I don't come to see him more often. I challenged his methods but he quickly rebutted that he would have no troubles since he could easily rally my captain for the cause. I conceded since I knew that he was indeed correct. We spoke a bit more on some promotions and upcoming events in Seireitei. I always enjoy speaking with Kaien-san, he simply exudes joy of his current existence.
That reminds me; I haven't gone and seen Ukitake taicho in what seems like ages! I should go visit him and inquire if he has any books for me to borrow. I'm almost finished with memorizing the kido book that Kyouraku Taicho had given me. I was entranced when I first read it. The author detailed the metal images that one should conjure when casting kido. My first few attempts using this methodology have been quite successful. I've also been able to complete a few of the more complicated spells without the incantation. It is a thrilling experience and while I will need to practice more, I hope to become an exquisite performer of kido spells. Of course I would not neglect Saimitsu. We already addressed this issue while I was still in the academy. I have a blade for reason and it would be an utter shame for me to let him rust away in disuse.
I'll make plans to pay the 13th a visit next week. I desire to keep my diginity in tact and not be kidnapped by some plan that Kyouraku taicho and Kaien-san devise.
