He had been making his way to the senkai gate when his plans were derailed. A motley crew of 11th squad members and what looked like a smattering of members from the 4th, 7th and his own 6th squad seemed to be having a more serious fight than mere sparring would allow for. Sighing, he used shunpo to get up on the wall above them.

"Disgraceful nonsense." His derision was thick in his tone. "Cease fighting at once." He commands, of course typical to the 11th they did not wish to desist. Shaking his head he draws his zanpakuto. "Scatter." He says in a calm, even tone. He doesn't do much damage with Senbonzakura. Only enough to stop the fighting. It annoyed him that this was going to make him miss the evening's gate. There was protocol to follow after all.

He marched the members of his own squad back to their barracks after the second squad showed up to take care of the others.

"That sort of lowly behavior will not be tolerated in the 6th squad. This is not a den of barbarism like the 11th squad. This had best be the last time you are caught fighting with your fellow shinigami. Arrangements will be made with the 4th squad. You will be taking over their cleaning duties for this area for the next month. Furthermore, you will report to Lieutenant Abarai first thing in the morning for drills. Any caught fighting again will be dismissed from this squad. Do I make myself clear?" He asks, his eyes narrowed at them all.

After the gathered swallowed hard... there was a chorus of "Yes, Sir."

"Dismissed." He commands. He then summons two hell butterflies. He commands one to relay the message to the Captain Unohana about arranging for these out of line squad members to take over the cleaning duties of the 4th squad for this sector for a month. The second he sends to his Lieutenant to inform him of the punishment drills to be meted out in the morning. Renji always did seem to like pushing those who stepped out of line...

Once Byakuya completed the disciplinary paperwork, he returned to his estate. He would have liked to have left so he could be returning in the morning but those fools had interrupted that plan. On the plus side he was sleeping in his own bed and not a futon at Uruhara's shop... Still he had made plans and he did not like it when his plans were interrupted. But it was his duty as a Captain to deal with things such as infighting when he came across it.

In the morning he rose, went quickly through his morning ritual and ate a small breakfast. He then made only the briefest stop at the 6th squad's barracks to check on things. Renji was putting those miscreants through their paces and how. Already they were sweating. He was really working them hard. Good. They deserved it. The 6th squad couldn't allow itself to fall to the same shameful state as those common ruffians of the 11th. Then he made his way to the senkai gate. Thankfully, he was not delayed this time. Once through, he made his way to Uruhara's shop.

Byakuya was greeted by the young woman. Erisia gave him a polite bow and informed him that there was still some breakfast left if he was hungry. He politely declined as he had eaten before he left Soul Society. Soon after, he was assailed by the sickeningly pleasant tone of Uruhara's voice welcoming him back. Some days it took no small amount of his self control to not wince at or hurt the man in question.

"I take it the meeting went well, Captain Kuchiki?" Uruhara asks. Byakuya nods an affirmative then looks towards the kitchen to where the girl had retreated.

"Miss Nakayama-san, could you please rejoin us - this does concern you as well." He calls out in that Captain's tone. Though she was not used to hearing such a tone, the commanding nature of it was still heeded by the girl. She had been cleaning up from breakfast. She dried her hands and joined them at the low table. The only empty seat was the one between Byakuya and Tessai. Once she was seated Byakuya launched into the explanation of the meeting with the Captain Commander.

Erisia looked at him... blinking slightly as she tried to work out what all this meant. It was rather confusing for her... "I do not understand, what sort of tests?" She asks, worry coloring her tone.

Byakuya regards her carefully for a moment. She was a human after all, she had no knowledge of Soul Society or their ways, so naturally she was worried. "You need not worry, Nakayama-san. They will only be simple tests to determine the level of your reiatsu - so we can teach you how to control it better in order for you to protect yourself. And also to learn the nature of the shadow panther... as it is a curiosity that a living human such as yourself has a spirit such as that." He explains.

"But why do we need to test anything at all? Why can I not go back to my life as it was?" She inquires.

"Eri-chan, you are able to see Hollow. Most humans cannot. It is very rare for humans to see anything more than the occasional spirit. You must have considerable reiatsu in order to see Hollows. If you cannot learn to control it, these Hollow will be drawn to that reiatsu and you will not necessarily have a shinigami near enough to save you. Once we determine the extent of your reiatsu, we will be able to teach you how to control it and how to use it to protect yourself. But until we know what we are dealing with there is little we can do." Uruhara explains.

She goes quiet as she takes in the words... Tessai puts a hand on her shoulder, sensing her disquiet. Some small part of Byakuya wished there was something he could do for the girl, but it was not his way... nor was it his place. After a small eternity she looks up again...

"How long will this testing take and will I have to stay here for all of it?" She asks. She seemed to be processing this all very quickly or at least resigning herself to it quickly at least which was quite impressive. Uruhara ponders that.

"While it would be safest for you to remain here until we better know what you are capable of, I see no real reason that you could not return to your own home and your life. We could set up the tests for after your classes at the University are over. Tessai-san or myself could meet you and accompany you here just to make sure nothing unfortunate happens." Uruhara replies.

She goes quiet again... "So long as I can return to my schooling and my home... I will agree to the terms." She says in a polite tone. It was impressive how well she was handling this situation.

Uruhara smiles. "Good that's settled. You can return this evening, Tessai-san or myself can walk you home. But we should share one last dinner together at least." He says in that sickeningly cheerful tone.

She just nods and manages a smile, even if it doesn't fully reach her dark eyes. "I will accompany her, as I will have to make my way to the senkai gate any way." Byakuya comments. Uruhara had better be very glad that this Byakuya was nothing like his teen self, for in that moment, with the grin that appeared on Kisuke's face, the thrashing that would have ensued would have been legendary...

Almost as if she sensed the sudden rise in hostile intent, Erisia quickly excused herself to return to washing the dishes... Once within the safety of the kitchen once again, she let the smallest pleased smile come to her lips at the thought of her savior walking her home.