Standard disclaimers apply to the fictional characters of BLEACH used in this story. They are the property of the esteemed Kubo Tite-sensei, and I have no claim over them. Please don't sue.
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"Yo!"
Katagiri lifted her head from browsing at the vegetables. A tall man with broad shoulders and a handsome face approached her. His black hair was slicked upward from his grinning face. It was the Shinigami.
Holding her tongue, Kanae pretended to not have heard him and continued with her perusal of produce. The cook would be furious if she were late. She pointed to several of the greens in front of her and the vendor went to bag them.
Regardless, the taller man came next to her but left enough personal space between them. Even so, she felt uncomfortable at his presence. "You're the friend of four-eyes, right?"
A zing of annoyance went through her at his impudence. Her voice was polite but cold as she responded, "I merely serve the Young Master."
"Is that so…" The Shinigami scratched under his chin. "Well, it doesn't matter. I'd like to talk him but I don't know where he lives. Can you bring me there?"
Without answering him, she handed the correct amount of money over to the vendor and reached for the bag, but her hand was intercepted by a larger one. Katagiri looked over at him with a frown. He only continued to smile with her bag of groceries in his hand. "Here, I'll walk you home. A lady shouldn't walk alone, you know."
"Please return the vegetables to me," she requested bluntly with one hand outstretched. "And I cannot bring you to see him. Your appearance would only bring trouble to the Young Master."
Kanae felt his demeanor shift and now he was frowning.
"Well, in that case, I'd have to trouble you then, little lady." He held out the bag to her, but did not let go as she grabbed onto a part of the handle. "Can you let him know I'd like to meet with him at Urahara Shoten tomorrow night? Thanks."
She tugged at the bag and he let her have it back. Just as he was about to walk away, she asked, "What makes you think I would tell him?"
He looked over his shoulder at her thoughtfully at first, but then his grin reappeared. "Just a gut feeling I have about you, little lady. Ja!"
AN: Yup, I just threw Isshin in for fun.