She enjoyed gathering flowers.
Why this surprised Byakuya so, he didn't know. After all, Yoruichi was a woman, just like any other. And most women he knew liked flowers, he himself had a certain fondness for the sakura and peony. But it was simply strange, he realized, watching her selecting blossoms from the field, a softness to her that he'd never seen before.
Yoruichi Shihoin was his current mentor, a strong, confidant woman who, although could be of great annoyance, was also a friend. He'd been training with her for five months now, under the guise of playing "tag," something he'd strangely looked forward to after a day of tedious lessons and propriety.
Bending down, the young man plucked a sprightly daffodil from the earth and placed it in her hair. One-hundred years later, she still has it.
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This update was rather slow…because I was working on a Byakuya/Yoruichi LJ community! It's in dire need of members, so anyone, feel free to join. The link is in my profile. And again, much thanks for the wonderful reviewers!