And that's all the less I'll have to figure out on my own. [Because really he's learned some things, but not enough things.] I'm glad you're here, even if it's going poorly... That might be a bit selfish of me, but...

[But he said it. He likes having familiar people around, and her and Sieglinde meant the world to him, as much as Yoruichi and Ichigo and all the others he got close to and got close to him regardless of all the reasons they shouldn't. And gods willing Sieglinde isn't in this place, because he might actually have to vet suitors if she is.

The darker cadence of his voice lifts, slipping back into his usual playful mask. They're done with the doom and gloom part.] I might need to get my bearings first, but I most definitely want to see how far you've gotten in detail, Rey-san~