Ink Burns » Lull

Irrigation

Branch — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:00:30 +0000

Soi is worn out from work and Yoruichi comes to visit. Drama with Fluffiness, I-3

"Your hair will snarl if you leave it like that," Yoruichi-sama told her, plucking the half-unraveled braid out of Soi's fingers. Soi blushed a little, but sat meekly while Yoruichi-sama undid her hair with swift, warm hands. "What's going on that's got you so worn out?"

Break Down the Door

Branch — Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:17:49 +0000

Rukia talks to her brother about career plans. Drama, I-3

Kuchiki was her House, just as Rukongai was her past. And neither a survivor of Inuzuri nor a daughter of Kuchiki needed anyone holding open doors for her. She'd open her own damn door.

For the Third Time

Branch — Sat, 10 Sep 2005 00:13:31 +0000

Very memorable ceremonies. Drama with Romance, I-3

But however much of a pain parts of it had been, it all came down to this. To he and Rukia, having escaped from the layers of their formal robes and elaborate hair ornaments, down to a yukata apiece, in a dim bedroom that belonged to them.

Representatives

Branch — Sat, 27 Aug 2005 00:08:29 +0000

Rukia and Renji, and, in fact, most of Soul Society, prepare; plotting continues. Drama with Romance, I-3

He looked up at her with entreaty. "Are you sure I can't just stay the third morning?"

Resolve

Branch — Tue, 16 Aug 2005 00:02:33 +0000

Byakuya causes there to be romance, like it or not. Fiat Romance, I-3

Rukia sank back, arrested by the phrase marry out of the house. She remembered the conversation she and her brother had had in the garden one evening, about regrets and stubbornness, and spouses and honor. Her heart couldn't decide whether to stop beating or to race.

Easier

Branch — Sun, 14 Aug 2005 00:01:00 +0000

Renji broods on his relationship to the Kuchiki family. Drama, I-2

Life would be so much easier if he could just hate the bastard.

Conspiracy

Branch — Fri, 12 Aug 2005 23:56:54 +0000

Ukitake and Kyouraku discuss the general success of their plans. Drama, I-2

Juushirou took a distracted sip of sake, and paused as the taste on his tongue reminded him that he'd been going to stop. He gave his friend a rueful glance.

Chocolate and Flowers

Branch — Thu, 11 Aug 2005 23:53:56 +0000

Byakyua watches Renji and Rukia, and tries to plan a future. Drama with Maybe Romance, I-3

For a long time, Renji had walked at his heels, as if tame, always watching but never challenging.

He was no longer tame, and thus became worthy of consideration.

Stare at the Sun

Branch — Mon, 08 Aug 2005 23:48:41 +0000

Renji catches a glimpse of Rukia dealing with her own new position. Drama with some Angst, I-3

It was good to know she hadn't lost any of the edge off her vocabulary after all those years in a noble house.

Only A Story

Branch — Sat, 06 Aug 2005 23:45:05 +0000

Byakuya and Rukia speak of regrets and possibilities. Drama with Romantic Angst, I-4.

"Tell me about Hisana."