She could not help but blink in shock at his words. Her? How could she be the anomaly? "Me?" She asks softly, her tone strange but then she was feeling so many things at once that it was surely understandable. She felt almost as if she was soon going to be approaching her limit.

"You have seen spirits for as long as you can remember. Recently you have begun seeing the Hollow. I should tell you that it is no simple task for a human to see a Hollow much less do something to draw it from its intended prey and keep ahead of it long enough to not immediately become its new target. Then there is this shadow panther you have spoken of. You may not have seen it save for in your dreams. However, I have seen it. It knocked you aside a moment before the Hollow's claws reached you. Had it not you would have been killed. I saw it again after the Hollow had been dispatched. Before I was able to approach you to assess your injuries the panther appeared. I believe it has remained nearby, keeping vigil over you the whole time you have been here." Byakuya explains.

Uruhara was a little bit surprised that Byakuya was being so forthcoming with information but then again it dealt directly with the girl and she was going to find out sooner or later. It was certainly going to be interesting to see how this all played out. However, he was going to have to end this soon, the girl was beginning to pale and from the look in her eyes it was easy to see that she was likely reaching her limits.

"But... what does it mean... for me?" She asks. Tessai had to give the girl credit for asking. She seemed to be handling all of this rather well.

"That remains to be seen. I will have to discuss it with my superior and see what he believes would be the best way to handle this now." That meant he was going to have to talk to Captain Commander and see what he wanted to do about this girl... It would not do well to have another Ichigo. Of course just because this girl saw spirits and Hollows and just because they suspected that this panther was a zanpakuto spirit did not mean that it was going to amount to anything that they further needed to concern themselves with.

She didn't like the sound of that. It sounded like trouble and she did not want to be in trouble. "When will I be able to return home?" She asks.

Uruhara had not considered that. Since the girl had slept so long he had begun thinking that she would have to stay here at least another day or so. If Byakuya intended to speak with the Captain Commander then it would be at least a full day before he could return and perhaps longer depending on how long the conversation took and whether or not the end of that meeting coincided with the senkai gate still being open. There were a lot of factors to consider. It would be safest to keep the girl here but should they?

"Excuse us for a moment." Uruhara says softly as he rises, gesturing for Byakuya to follow. The girl nods her head and Byakuya rises to follow Uruhara to another room.

The girl looks up at Tessai. "Thank you for healing me." She says with a soft smile, though it did not fully touch her eyes for the worry in her heart.

"What do you want Uruhara-san?"

"Should we keep the girl here or should we let her go home?"

"It would be safest for her if we kept her here. It would also make things easier if the Captain Commander decides to meet her or speak with her."

"Should we ask her to put her life on hold?"

Byakuya was not concerned with putting her life on hold. "The Hollow nearly took her life. If we let her return to her home there is a chance another one will find her and there may not be a shinigami near enough to save her the next time. Until we understand what the shadow panther is and whether or not all of this adds up to her truly being the anomaly it would be safest to keep her here."

"I agree with you... It is sounding more and more like this panther is a zanpakuto spirit. She might see things but she doesn't really know what's going on. Her reiatsu is something I cannot get a good read on and I am not sure why. If it is the panther doing what it can to mask it, that may not always work. She could end up getting into trouble and having no way out of it. It is something that would need to be studied more." Uruhara ponders.

Mentally, Byakuya winced... Scientist mode. "Do not go experimenting on her Uruhara-san the girl has been through enough in twenty four hours." Comes the words in a tone that sounded very much like an Order being given.

This amused Uruhara but he wouldn't say so right now it would be unwise. "How long do we make her stay here then?" He asks.

"The Senkai gate will open once more at evening, I shall travel back then and speak with the Captain Commander as soon as I am able. Do not let her leave until I return. It should take no more than two days. If there is a problem there are the communication devices." Byakuya suggests which to his mind ends the conversation so he moves back to the kitchen.

Uruhara looks after the noble's retreating back and sighs, shaking his head. Wasn't he supposed to be an exile? How did all of this Soul Society business keep ending up on his doorstep? Oh well at least it was more interesting than having nothing to do. He moves back to his seat.

"We have discussed things, Erisia-san. We believe that it would be best for your safety if you remain here at least until after Captain Kuchiki returns from speaking with the Captain Commander about this. Since you were able to draw the Hollow's attention it is possible that another might find you as well. At least if you stay here we can make sure one does not find you and we can discuss how to best handle the situation involving you and the shadow panther."

She looks down. "When will you be leaving, Captain Kuchiki-san?" She asks. So formal, there were a few people who could stand to learn a few things from her...

"The gateway to Soul Society will be open this evening. I shall speak to the Captain Commander at his earliest convenience and return with his decision as soon as I am able."

"May I return to my home and gather a few things since I am to stay here? I would hate to impose more than I have already." She says softly. She had quickly resigned herself to this.

"I will go with you." Byakuya says simply.

"How chivalrous of you, Kuchiki-san." Uruhara teases.

"It makes the most sense, Uruhara-san. If another Hollow appears, it would be wise to have a shinigami there to dispatch it." Comes the very cold response. Byakuya sure knew how to take the fun out of... everything.