Kindness and Klutz
Unohana sat on the back porch of her office, sipping herbal tea she made only a few minutes earlier. Her long shimmering thick black hair was braided behind her, unlike normally when her hair is braided around her neck and onto her chest. Her Zanpakuto was no where to be seen, as she most likely put it away. She never really has much of a liking towards edged weaponry, but she hers was one for cleansing those who are already dead, not for killing them again. Taking a sip from her cup, she savored in the warmth of the tea looking into the distance into the quiet city below.
"Quiet day, isn't it, Koutetsu-san?" Asked Unohana, her soft and delicate voice piercing through the nighttime like a swift bird moving through the ocean's sky.
The swelling of air gave away her vice captain's presence, "Oh, sorry for interrupting taichou." she quickly apologized. "I'll go back to bed now."
Her captain's sweet voice beckoned back to her again, "Come now Koutetsu-san. Sit and talk with me" She smiled, looking over to her vice. Captain Unohana of the fourth is not a fighter, nor is she a defender. She's the nurse of the Gotei 13. Whereas she doesn't have much of a fighting spirit, her ability to heal makes up for any shortcomings.
Isane Koutetsu dragged herself over to next to her captain, her white robe complimenting her white hair and brown eyes which contrasted beautifully with the black and blue nighttime sky. Sitting down, she placed her feet under her rear and rested her hands on her lap. "Yes Taichou?" She asked politely.
Unohana, "It's still hectic since that ryoka left. What was his name again?" She asked, taking another short sip of her tea. "Come, take a glass and enjoy yourself."
Shyly, Isane took a cup from the tray next to her and poured herself some of the tea, taking a sip, she felt relieved immediately as her muscles relaxed and comfort filled her. "Yes, it has been. I think his name was…Ichigo. Kurosaki Ichigo."
The older women smiled, thinking about the name of that ryoka who utterly saved many lives by only meaning to really save one. "That's a nice name. One who protects. It's fitting, don't you think?"
Her partner took another sip before replying, "I'm a klutz, so I'll say something wrong if you keep asking me questions like this taichou!" she flushed.
Unohana let out a small giggle, "You are who you are. That's all I can ever ask for, you're a klutz, but a kind one. So don't let it get to you." her voice like poetry filled the spiritual air.
Isane nervously laughed, but then broke out into a true giggle, "I don't know wether to take that as a compliment or an insult taichou."
"Oh you know me. Anyways, how's your sister? Still perky as ever I assume?" She asked, referring to Kiyone, who held the third seat in the thirteenth division.
Isane finished her tea, putting down the cup back onto the tray. "She is. For someone who yells a lot, she sure has a lot of energy that never runs out." Isane looked down at the tray with two empty cups laying on it, and an empty beaker, "I'll go put this away." standing up and taking the tray with her.
Doing the same, Unohana stood up gracefully, "Thanks Koutetsu-san. Be sure to get some rest. Okay?"
"Okay." she whispered back before exchanging a smile and walking to their own respective rooms.
