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A Kiss for Shelter
House Call
"... You must understand, Kuchiki-Taichou. She has little experience with reiatsu. She does not understand the balance needed to maintain her health. On top of that pregnancy in itself can be a strain on the body. You know as well as I that emotion will directly affect spiritual pressure and in one that does not know how to control it…"
"I understand, Unohana-Taichou. I am grateful for your counsel."
"Take care then, Kuchiki-Taichou. Please do not hesitate to call on me again should the need arise."
"Aa."
Xochitl heard the slide of the shoji then but she turned her head and found herself lulled by the unseen warmth enveloping her.
As the shadows of the Captain of the Fourth and Takeda-san drew away from his doors Byakuya sighed.
In a gesture of weariness he rubbed at his forehead as he inhaled. Finally he turned into the room and his eyes immediately sought her.
Her sleep was peaceful now, there was no more tension on her face and her breathing was steady.
His eyes wandered to his hand and he stared at his palm for some time before he scoffed at himself. He dropped his arm to his side and turned his head to glare at nothing.
This troublesome woman… She finally conceded to taking meals with him- actually partaking in them herself- and then she worked herself into a frenzy for reasons unknown and collapsed. It seemed any headway he made with her was quickly negated by another confrontation.
He shut his eyes. He listened as she stirred. His gaze was once more fixed to her and he watched as she shifted beneath the sheet and her lips parted slightly as a sigh escaped.
A smile threatened his composed mien.
If only you knew… You would be tossing about rebelliously yet again.