>>46289644
At the center of the small strolling garden within these ramparts sits a series of shoin-zukuri styled residences clustered around a shady central garden, each joined to the next by a series of patios under their flared tiled gables. Within each individual residence are all the amenities of a typical officer's home, including a small kitchen and a reception hall. Your hirenkyaku carries you silently from the ramparts down to the patio outside the home you share with Rangiku, and you let yourself in.

Rangiku meets you in the reception hall, having sensed your approach. “Sorry we weren't any use,” she apologizes, seemingly embarrassed that you were forced to fight without any support from your own Division. “I wanted to keep our Commandos in reserve in case our Zanpakuto tried to take advantage of the situation.”

“Looks like nothing came of it.”

“It's not a problem,” you reassure her. “Not having your shikai would have made it dangerous anyway.”

“So I take it you're going to call a Division meeting?” Rangiku asks. “What should we do about Kai and Mirai? They both got it bad when their zanpakuto turned on them.”

>They could use the rest, we'll meet with everyone else.
>I'm sure that even if they were worse off they'd hate to be left out of the loop.
>I'd like to send out a message to the other Captains, open an invitation.
>Other?

>>46289714
>I'd like to send out a message to the other Captains, open an invitation.
>I'm sure that even if they were worse off they'd hate to be left out of the loop.
>Kai's a stubborn bastard sometimes and I think I trained Mirai to be to much like me about these things....

> shoin-zukuri styled
What are those?

>>46289714
>I'd like to send out a message to the other Captains, open an invitation.
Best to let the other captains and the other divisions know what just went down in the 9th.

>>46289714
>They could use the rest, we'll meet with everyone else.
Guess this means Kai overcome the hurdle that is his zanpakutou.

>>46289714
>Make a call for all shimigami who had their zanpakuto turned on them to attend the meeting.

>>46289714
>>They could use the rest, we'll meet with everyone else.
But
>>I'm sure that even if they were worse off they'd hate to be left out of the loop.

Also hey King.

>>46289746
An old-ish, formal building style known mainly for its rooflines and fairly rigid design principles.

>>46289714
>I'm sure that even if they were worse off they'd hate to be left out of the loop.

>>46289772
Why? This isn't even about the Zanpakuto.

>>46289714
>I'd like to send out a message to the other Captains, open an invitation.
>They could use the rest, we'll meet with everyone else.
slow ta start this thread init?

>>46289869
It's at a different time and on a different day than it has been in the past. And sometimes it does start off a little slow when the first vote's not contentious.

On a different note, don't be surprised if this one runs shorter than usual as well. I'm still badly jet-lagged, and I feel like I could simply pass out four hours or so from now.

>>46289926
12-3 hours (8 hours for you) timezone difference can really screw with our internal clock.

>>46289714
>I'm sure that even if they were worse off they'd hate to be left out of the loop.

>>46289714
>I'd like to send out a message to the other Captains, open an invitation.
>I'm sure that even if they were worse off they'd hate to be left out of the loop.

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>>46289714
“Leaving them out would just piss them off,” you admit, “especially Kai. He'd insist on being there even if it killed him.”

Rangiku sighs, knowing that you have a point. “I'll get him and Rukia. Mirai is in her office across the way, and Hisagi's in the editorial room.”

It takes you mere moments to leave your home and reach the Division's headquarters complex, finding the small offices belonging to your Commandos. In her assigned space sits Mirai, still heavily bandaged after her fight with Sesshoseki. She looks up from her paperwork in time to see you let yourself into her office.

“This is about the invaders?” she questions you in her usual quiet tone.

You nod. “I want to compile a series of reports for the other Divisions, so I could use your input.”

“I will head there now,” she nods, before slowly rising to her feet. You can't help but notice that when she leaves she does so with a slight limp to her gait, as if she''s trying to hide the extent of her injuries. As if you needed another reason to dislike her zanpakuto.

Hisagi's condition is less severe when you find him. He's in the midst of giving his approval of the final version of this week's Seireitei newsletter, which is set to be rather short due to the failure of many regular contributors to turn in their segments. He greets you stiffly as you approach.

“Captain. I take it there's going to be a meeting?”

“That's right,” you nod. “We're already assembling.”

“I understand,” he bows, again rather stiffly compared to how you're used to seeing him. “I'll be along in a minute, if you don't mind.”

>Is there a problem, Hisagi?
>I'll start the meeting, it's not a problem if you're a bit late so long as the reason's good.
>We won't start without you, so hurry up.
>Other?

>>46290167
>Is there a problem, Hisagi?

>>46290167
>Is there a problem, Hisagi?

>>46290167
>Is there a problem, Hisagi?

Mom senses are tingling

>>46290167
>Is there a problem, Hisagi? you seemed troubled. Given the recent events with Muramasa. Does it have something to do with your zampakuto? I remember about a week ago you approached me asking for permission to use the bankai training dummy.

>>46290167
>Is there a problem, Hisagi?
>Other?
"Your zanpakuto made quite the impression on you when it manifested?"

>>46290167
>Did you want to talk to me about the problems your zampakuto has with you?

>>46290167
>>Is there a problem, Hisagi?
>>We won't start without you.

>Writing

>>46290167
>Is there a problem, Hisagi?

>>46290406
“What's wrong?” you ask in a low voice, keeping your words as direct and simple as possible.

For his part, Hisagi doesn't even try to brush your concerns off. He must have realized that his posture gave him away, and given up on the notion of keeping secrets. “It's about my zanpakuto, ma'am.”

“It's okay,” you try to reassure him. “Whatever happened is Muramasa's fault, so don't blame yourself or Kazeshini for how things turned out.”

“That's not it,” he replies with a deep frown. “It's not about what Kazeshini did, it's the fact that I'm absolutely not surprised that he did it. He's always been bloodthirsty beyond any account, and restless. He's the type that actively pressures me to use him, always to kill.”

“That's what a sword is for,” you remind him, repeating the assertion you made to him around the time he joined your Division. “It falls to you to decide who to kill and who not to kill, as it should be. And you've always taken that decision very seriously, at least so far as I can tell.”

“That may be true,” he acknowledges, “but it's always hard to admit that his bloodlust is a part of me. He may not be me, that I know... but he is a reflection of my soul. This latest attempt of his at rebellion just serves to remind me how uncomfortable I am with that fact.”

It sounds to you like you were right not to allow Hisagi to train for Bankai: he may have the skill, but his relationship with his zanpakuto just isn't even close to one of understanding or trust. He'd be no more capable of advancing like this than Kenpachi, and you're just not sure that Urahara's shortcut can ever make up for that. But you keep those thoughts to yourself for now.

“And yet the fact remains, Kazeshini IS a part of you,” you observe. “At some point you need to make peace with that, or else your growth as a shinigami will reach an end.”

“Now come on, I'd rather not keep Commander Shihouin and the others waiting.”
>1/2

>>46290523
Well, if Hisagi wants more insight on inner bloodthirstiness, there's our Arrancar buddies if they're willing to lend an ear.

Or Kenpachi.
Or Unohana.

>>46290718
Or Riku

>>46290523
The location of your meeting is a simple tea house, a chashitsu, with a small patio around it that affords a view of the surrounding precincts of the Seireitei. On a clear day like this one you can see the execution grounds in the distance, as well as the towers of the First Division's headquarters. By the time you and Hisagi arrive the other expected parties are already there. Much to your surprise even Starrk has turned out... though unsurprisingly he appears to have already fallen asleep.

“Starrk, wake up you dumbass!” Lilynette hisses, planting a sharp kick on Starrk's butt.

He doesn't move or change expression, but you can hear him mumble. “I wasn't asleep, dumbass.”

“Yeah right!” Lilynette replies, furiously kicking her partner a second time. “I'm not falling for that old trick!”

“I wasn't asleep, dumbass,” Starrk repeats, clearly in his sleep.

Lilynette offers you an apologetic shrug. “I'll keep workin' on him.”

“My, what a lively bunch!” a familiar voice greets you as Gin approaches from behind with his own Lieutenant in tow. “I was wonderin' what you were up to, Captain, but it seems like all you're doin' now is sippin' tea!”

“If you want to join,” you grumble disapprovingly, “you could just ask. Really Gin, you've never learned how to be direct with people.”

“Not really my thing, I suppose,” Gin admits with a smile. “But as for being coy and evasive, I learned from the best.”

Tea is soon served by one of your non-combat personnel, an older shinigami whose skills had deteriorated to the point that going on further missions would be hazardous to his younger comrades. Knowing that outright retirement from the Gotei 13 is tacitly forbidden and not wanting to leave the Division, many in his position ask for such reassignments.
>2/3

>>46290732
Pretty much a given. Just broadening it up some more.

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>>46290788
“Thank you,” Halibel bows ever so slightly in gratitude as she's handed her cup. “But could I trouble you for two more?”

“The prisoners?” the older man asks thoughtfully. “Well, I suppose if that's what the Captain asks for.”

>They're prisoners, Halibel. They shouldn't be abused by any means, but tea is a bit out of line.
>A little kind treatment sometimes goes a long way. Go ahead and fix them some tea.
>They'll get their tea when they answer a few questions. Positive reinforcement.
>Other?

>>46290814
>>They'll get their tea when they answer a few questions. Positive reinforcement.

>>46290814
>A little kind treatment sometimes goes a long way. Go ahead and fix them some tea.

>>46290814
>A little kind treatment sometimes goes a long way. Go ahead and fix them some tea.

>>46290814
>A little kind treatment sometimes goes a long way. Go ahead and fix them some tea.
it's fucking tea, no need to be a dick about tea.

>>46290814
>A little kind treatment sometimes goes a long way. Go ahead and fix them some tea.
>Instead of tea, fix them coffee instead
I'm sure that the sight of tea would be a trigger for Bambietta given Aizen's somewhat of a tea addict in a nutshell.

>>46290814
>A little kind treatment sometimes goes a long way. Go ahead and fix them some tea.

>>46290814
>They'll get their tea when they answer a few questions. Positive reinforcement.

>>46290814
>A little kind treatment sometimes goes a long way. Go ahead and fix them some tea.

Good cop, then bad cop, we're civilized people after all.

>>46290814
>>A little kind treatment sometimes goes a long way. Go ahead and fix them some tea.

Riku needs to tell Hisagi how Rosa is her rage and how she accepted her.

>>46291051
bambietta's a sociopath, but she genuinely doesn't want Aizen to be her new overlord.

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>>46290814
From your time in the Onmitsukidō you recall one simple fact: when interrogating someone their perception of the interrogator inevitably determines the tone of the proceedings. As you'd rather not have to resort to torture, especially not this early on, a show of simple kindness may go a long way.

“Go ahead and prepare tea for them,” you nod in agreement with Halibel's suggestion. “In the mean time, please wake them up Yoruichi.”

“With pleasure,” your wife replies before using kidō to jolt your captives awake.

The Sternritter stares glumly at the floor near your feet, refusing any eye contact and saying nothing. When her tea arrives she eats the sweet without comment, before setting aside the skewer and gingerly sipping the tea from her left hand. The arrancar simply stares at you in wide-eyed terror, and when her tea arrives she stares at that as if it's ready to explode at any moment.

“It's not going to explode,” you reassure Menoly, causing her to nearly jump out of her skin in shock. “Go ahead.”

“Yes, ma'am,” she replies, eating the treat and downing the tea with a speed and mechanical precision that make it obvious how uncomfortable she is with the whole process.

You sigh at the display, sipping from your own cup before beginning the meeting.

“This morning the Seireitei was attacked by a team consisting of two quincy and several arrancar,” you announce. “Responders to the invasion included myself, Shihōn Yoruichi, Halibel, Apacci, Sun-Sung, and Mila Rose.”

“Two quincy, you say?” Gin muses. “I'm guessin' you took them on yourself?”

>Explain your own fight in detail (write-in)?
>Yes, but I'd rather hear from one of the others first (which?)
>Other?

>>46290814
>>A little kind treatment sometimes goes a long way. Go ahead and fix them some tea.

are we a good version of aizen compared to the actual evil aizen?

>we drink tea
>we make arrancar's
>i /think/ we have a marble of doom?
>...

i'm blanking, anyone got anymore?

>>46291141
>>Yes, but I'd rather hear from one of the others first (which?)
Yoruichi

>>46291159
>>46291141
I knew we should've served coffee instead of tea.
Captcha: why tea dammit!?

>>46291141
>Yes, but I'd rather hear from one of the others first (which?)
Yoruichi

>>46291159
Aizen has now divine energy in his body. We have it too in bankai mode

>>46291141
>Yes, but I'd rather hear from one of the others first (which?)
Yoru's catfight, though at some point we better give everyone a heads up what Vollstandig can do.

>>46291159
yeah, we are basically non-jackass aizen.
especially since we are actually right around the same strength as him as well.

>Writing

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>>46291141
“I'd rather hear about that Grimmjow character,” you admit, nodding to Yoruichi. “Was he all bluster, or was there something behind it?”

“He definitely wasn't as strong as Halibel or Starrk,” Yoruichi explains, setting aside her cup. “But based on his unreleased form he's very strong. Easily a match for a Captain.”

“Any other details you'd like to share?” you press.

“He's fast, and his cero is strong,” Yoruichi adds. “Strong enough that I had to release Raijūsenkō to keep up, but not strong enough that he could beat that form without releasing. I get the impression he's a combat specialist, with few tricks if any, but he withdrew before I could figure much else out about him.”

“Got it,” Mirai replies, having taken down notes the whole time in between sips of tea.

“As for me I fought our quincy guest here with Halibel,” you explain. “Her Vollständig was too powerful for me to safely handle with Kobara no Tachi alone, but between myself and Halibel a win was likely inevitable.”

There's little response from Bambietta, but you can tell that she's still sore about that fight. Her left hand finds the stump of her right arm, as if to soothe a sudden pain there.

“Her abilities were quite clearly Captain level,” you conclude, “and her special technique was to convert reishi into bombs.”

“Sounds dirty,” Kai muses thoughtfully. “Not ta mention strong.”

“And the other Sternritter?” Gin asks. “I take it the other escaped?”

>That's correct, but she did take a Byakurai through the neck without flinching.
>Bambietta, weigh in. That's not a request.
>Ask Bambietta to tell you more about the arrancar. She may be inclined to cooperate.
>Other?

>>46291594
>Ask Bambietta to tell you more about the arrancar. She may be inclined to cooperate.

>>46291594
>Ask Bambietta to tell you more about the arrancar. She may be inclined to cooperate.

>>46291594
>>That's correct, but she did take a Byakurai through the neck without flinching.
>>Ask Bambietta to tell you more about the arrancar. She may be inclined to cooperate.

>>46291594
>>That's correct, but she did take a Byakurai through the neck without flinching.
>>Bambietta, weigh in. That's not a request.

>>46291594
>The other Sternritter was about to do something that Bambi likely feared, for a Sternritter to turn on another, that alone is telling. Would you like to explain in detail what would've happened if we didn't interfere?

>>46291594
>Other?
"Anything you'd like to add about your Sternritter 'friend' that tried to kill you, Bambietta?"

If she's ticked off by the result of the fight, she might be even more pissed at the betrayal and might be willing to divulge more.

No wonder things are slower than usual, it's Easter Sunday. People who actually live with their families are probably doing stuff.

Makes sense.

>>46291760
Did you forget today was easter? Also I knew there were a bunch of people ipfagging. the number of posters hasn't jumped up at all when new votes needed to be voted.

>>46291760
doin easter stuff with the family but still lurking.

>>46291760
Monday's here already.

>>46291807
I've been abroad for a LONG time now, and I'm literally so jetlagged I'm lucky I could fill out a customs declaration without jamming the pen up my nose.

>writing

>>46291594
>Ask Bambietta to tell you more about the arrancar. She may be inclined to cooperate.
>>Other?
>We may be able to help with that.(her arm)

>>46291760
Here in europe is a good time to be questing

>>46291866
>>46291594
supporting the limb regrow with the injections.

>>46291866
>>46291921
We just heal her arm IF she turns to be an ally in the end.

>>46291937
making her an ally is one thing, but ensuring loyalty out of kindness is a different thing altogether. But we can't let it turn into a retarded form of Stockholm syndrome.

>>46291866
>>46291921
Yeah no that's a stupid idea.

>>46291970
oh, well, if we can force Stockholm syndrome we can win another good captain level fighter. We need more of these that don't use zampakuto right now.

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>>46291594
“Bambietta,” you ask, causing the Sternritter to flinch, “would you be able to add any information? Perhaps about the arrancar Aizen has at his command?”

She remains silent for a while, clearly debating whether or not to reply and if so how much detail she could go into. “I will not betray my fellow quincy,” she eventually decides, “however Gigi is a special case. I may get a kick out of pushing people around with my powers, killing them even. But with Gigi it's always been different. She may well be legitimately sick... and she definitely tried to kill me today.”

“I thought you said it was a fate worse than death?”

She nods gloomily. “Her power is called the Zombie, and what it does should be obvious. It works by transfer of blood, and it only works on quincy when they're already dead. She intended to finish what your pet arrancar started before turning me into her undead slave.”

Though her companions bristle at the characterization of Halibel as your “pet”, she silences them with a glance. Even Starrk opens one eye, finally having been roused from his sleep, to stare at Bambietta in frustration.

“As for the arrancar, what do you want to know?” she continues. “They're not my allies by choice. I owe them no loyalty. So ask away.”

“How can you sell us out so easily!?” Menoly demands, finally having found her backbone. “Where's that pride you people keep going on about, and how does betraying a comrade...”

“You're not my comrade!” Bambietta snaps. “You hollows don't even deserve to live, let alone call yourselves my comrades. And the ones like you who spend all day kissing Aizen's ass are the worst of them all!”

“Lord Aizen is...”

“Enough,” you demand, a burst of reiatsu reminding Menoly of your presence and suddenly scaring her back into silence. “If I want your opinions, Menoly, I'll ask.”

Now... what to ask Bambietta?
>Write-in

>>46291921
The limb-regrowing injection was originally derived from samples of hollows. Just saying, shooting Bambi full of the stuff could have some side effects.

>>46292045
>we gain 1 war-era sternritter defector, but also gain the ire of the rest of the war-era sternritter in the long-term.

>>46292092
How many does he have? Their fighting prowess? Names and abilities that you know?

>>46292120
Yeah, but she's by far the least douchey, so who cares?

>>46292092
How many Vasto Lorde Arrancar does Aizen have and what are their abilities?
How many captain level Adjucas Arracar does Aizen have and what are their abilities?
How many scrub arrancar does Aizen have and what are their abilities?
What did Aizen tell you about the Gotei 13 before he sent you on this suicide mission? Did he mention that I blew his arm off?

>>46292092
"Why does Aizen need Mayuri? What are they hatching up?"

Too much of an out of nowhere question for Bambi, maybe?

>>46292092
Clearly you're not the only sternritter who harbors hatred against Aizen. Are there others amongst your comrades who think the same way?

>>46292161
This, especially the last one. It will undermine whatever loyalty she has left and is an excellent way to bring up the fact that regrowing a limb is possible.
>>46292104
True. You'd probably need a sample of Gigi's blood to create a quincy version. Fortunetly, we blew a hole through her throat so their should be some fleshy bits around here somewhere.

>>46292127
this is a good place to start.

>>46292216
>an excellent way to bring up the fact that regrowing a limb is possible.

For shinigami.

>>46292216
>True. You'd probably need a sample of Gigi's blood to create a quincy version. Fortunetly, we blew a hole through her throat so their should be some fleshy bits around here somewhere.
The Ditz would work as well. Even if she's totally useless in combat, she could probably fix the limb even now.

>>46292092
Where is Aizen located now?

>>46292092
Do you know anything about a Sternritter by the name of Rosa Rosette?

>>46292258
He's in Silbern.

>>46292216
>True. You'd probably need a sample of Gigi's blood to create a quincy version.

Quincy don't have regen. Which is why hollows were used to make the serum, because they do. I don't understand where you are coming from with this.

>>46292288
Is that enough info to get a fix on his location?

>>46292304
>Quincy don't have regen. Which is why hollows were used to make the serum, because they do. I don't understand where you are coming from with this.
Gigi fixed Candice's arm in canon after Ichigo cut it off.

>>46292092
Why have the Quincy joined Aizen?

>>46292347
Aizen essentially hijacked the role of the quincy king by literally nomming ywach, so they are basically forced to serve him, their actually in a pretty shitty position all things considered.

Can we at some ponit tell Bambietta about our past self? I want to know her reaction.

>>46292343
Yes, Because A:Bambi was her zombie at the time and B:Corpsefuckery powers only work on her zombies.

>>46292092
>Writing

>>46292343
Right, that was a thing.

Though you'll excuse me if I doubt we could possibly get it to work that way without Gigi doing it herself.

>>46292384
No, We don't just go off randomly telling people stuff that's important to us.

>>46292092
Tell me about the Arrancar. Why do they wear a mask?
Seriously though, general strength and abilities of arrancar and their motivation would be appreciated.

>>46292092
>>46292161
Yes, tell her that this was a total suicide mision and he knew it.

>>46292092
“How many?” you ask simply.

“Nearly one hundred in total, mostly around the strength of Grimmjow's fraccion or lower. The majority were adjuchas, though I believe at least two were likely vasto lordes.”

Halibel nods thoughtfully. “One of them was Barragan, so who was the other?”

Bambietta looks at Halibel, then to you. When you nod, she replies. “The other was named Ulquiorra. Strong, quiet, probably a total sociopath.”

“Takes one to know one,” Hisagi mutters darkly.

“I'll ignore that,” Bambietta glares. “For now at least.”

“Fraccion?” Rukia asks quietly, making herself known for the first time so far. “What does that term mean?”

“Attendants to the top tier of arrancar in Aizen's army,” Bambietta explains while Menoly glares daggers at her. “Those are the 'Espada', and there are exactly thirteen of them.”

“Meant to oppose the Captains,” Mirai notes.

“Which also means he places himself above the abilities of the entire Gotei 13,” Yoruichi adds thougthfully, “including the Head Captain. He's grown even more arrogant than we ever gave him credit for.”

“Can you tell us anything about their abilities?” Rangiku asks. “Anything at all?”

The Sternritter shakes her head. “I've never seen any of them release their zanpakuto, so I couldn't answer that. Believe me, I would if I could.”
>1/2

>>46292472
>mostly around the strength of Grimmjow's fraccion or lower
I know D. Roy is dead in this quest, but is he the baseline for a lower strength Fraccion?

>>46290788
>you as Gin approaches from behind with his own Lieutenant in tow
Oh, Momo's here. We should have her deal with Melony as one Aizen fangirl to another.

>>46292160
Bambietta is a psychopath. The only way she's bit top of the asshole list is because Yhwach prided himself on hiring assholes.

>>46292871
Yeah. Honestly, the amount of pricks on the Quincy side means that the term 'psychopath' doesn't mean that much. Heck, we can classify them.

For example: Bambi leans somewhat on the hotblooded and easily irritated end, though not necessarily rash and only 'unfriendly' to people on her level, as opposed to actively hostile in behavior or actions.

>>46293053
*allies on her level.

>>46293053
She had casual sex with a subordinate and then murdered him. She's definitely second worse out of her little clique. Also you know damn well that she only cares that Gigi tried to zombify -her- and wouldn't give a shit if it was anyone know else.

>>46293137
Oh wait you mean "on her level" as in same rank. Then yeah by that standard she's good but just how low do Sternritter standards go?

Alright, problem solved. Update in a minute.

>>46293137
Nobody's perfect, Anon.

>>46293137
>She had casual sex with a subordinate and then murdered him.
wait wut? when was this a thing in bleach?

>>46293170
i have no clue, to be fair, i honestly think our character was a high level sternritter when she was alive, because of bambis reaction us using our abilities.

>>46293185
Should we be worried?

>>46292472
“Are you the only Sternritter who feels the way you do about Aizen?” you ask, and it seems like it takes a few moments for Bambietta to work out if it's a question that could be answered without danger to her peers. Seemingly satisfied, she shakes her head.

“Some of us still have doubts, but several have died already for expressing them,” she explains slowly and carefully. “I'm not sure I want to say anything more than this, but if provided with a suitable alternative some of my fellow Sternritter may be willing to change their allegiances. Others however view Aizen as a legitimate inheritor of our King's power and will. Still others are too afraid to step out of line.”

“Did Aizen even tell you what to expect when you got here?” Gin asks rather pointedly. “I suspect I know the answer, but I'd like to hear it.”

“You'd be Ichimaru, huh?” Bambietta replies, her tone softening ever so slightly. “You betrayed Aizen and got away with it... no. He never told us there were Captains who were that strong, nor did he give any indication how strong the arrancar we would face were nor how many there were.”

“We came here largely blind, probably to make it more likely that we would be killed.”

“Horrible,” Hinamori frowns. “To think I idolized that man...”

“Careful, Lieutenant,” Gin replies quietly. “Hatin' him too much is just as bad as fawnin' over him.”

Bambietta, after avoiding your eyes, finally looks up. There's no glare, no evident hatred, and for once you feel like what's coming from her is genuine curiosity.

“Who are you, Captain?” she asks. “You move like a quincy, and that sword of yours. It's almost as if...”

Rosa seems uncertain whether she's comfortable with you answering this question.
>2/3

>>46293194
Bleach manga; chapter 544, pages 7-8.

>>46293137
I said allies who are her equals. Subordinates will be used and disposed of like any enemy to her. And this was an analysis of general temperament, not how evil she was. I mean, Bazz-B is somehow less evil, yet he's the one the team-kills for glory and attacks allies he doesn't like unless talked out of.

>>46293203
not sure if we should answer or not.
i almost feel like letting rosa actually answer for us, since she would probably be better to keep bambi in line then basically everyone else.

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>>46293203
>I was once the Sternritter Rosa Rosette.
>I was a quincy in life.
>I'm not answering that question.
Also, pick one:
>Ask Menoly for everything she knows about the Sternritter, even things out.
>Ask Menoly how many Sternritter there are, keep it simple and inoffensive.
>Don't ask about the Sternritter, don't risk losing the tenuous rapport with Bambietta.

>>46293261
>>I was a quincy in life
>Ask Menoly how many Sternritter there are, keep it simple and inoffensive.

>>46293261
>Ask Rosa if she wants to answer.
>Ask Menoly how many Sternritter there are, keep it simple and inoffensive.

>>46293261
>I was once the Sternritter Rosa Rosette.
>Ask Menoly how many Sternritter there are, keep it simple and inoffensive.

>>46293261
>I was a quincy in life.
>Now I am something even Aizen must take into accounting
>Ask Menoly how many Sternritter there are, keep it simple and inoffensive.

>>46293261
>I was a quincy in life.
>Ask Menoly how many Sternritter there are, keep it simple and inoffensive.

>>46293261
>>46293288
Second.

>>46293261
>Ask Rosa if she wants to answer.
If Rosa does want to answer then what ever she wants.
If Rosa doesn't want to answer then,
>I was a quincy in life.
>Ask Menoly how many Sternritter there are, keep it simple and inoffensive.

>>46293261
>ask rosa how she would want to answer it or let her answer it
>Ask Menoly how many Sternritter there are, keep it simple and inoffensive.

>>46293261
>Ask Rosa if she wants to manifest and answer, otherwise we'll answer by saying "In my past life I was the Sternritter Rosa Rosette".
>Ask Menoly how many Sternritter there are, keep it simple and inoffensive.

>>46293261
>I was a Sternritter in life.
>Is it acceptable to ask Menoly here for information on the Quincy?(directed to Bambi)

>>46293261
>I was once the Sternritter Rosa Rosette.
>Ask Menoly how many Sternritter there are, keep it simple and inoffensive.
I'm willing to emphasize how our career has helped the living quincy. We shouldn't lie, but we don't have to emphasize all the other reasons why we did things that help out quincy like the Mod Soul project.

>>46293261
>Ask Rosa if she wants to answer.
>Don't ask about the Sternritter, don't risk losing the tenuous rapport with Bambietta.

>>46293261
>>I was once the Sternritter Rosa Rosette.

>Ask Menoly for everything she knows about the Sternritter, even things out.

>>46293261
Honestly, I'd be tempted to ask about the sternritter later while Bambi isn't there.

>>46293261
>I was once the Sternritter Rosa Rosette.
>Don't ask about the Sternritter, don't risk losing the tenuous rapport with Bambietta.

>>46293346
>>46293261
Fair. We can also mention that numbers makes it easier for us to twist the Central 46's arm enough to provide that suitable alternative.

Hey king. I just had an awesome idea that might give our arrancar friends a major boost. However it runs the risk of them potentially going insane. The can meditate and speak with the various souls thzt make them up like edward elrics father did In fullmetal alchemist. The manga and second anime thst is.

>>46293261
>I was once the Sternritter Rosa Rosette.
>Ask Menoly for everything she knows about the Sternritter, even things out.

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>>46293261
“Rosa?” you ask, your voice directed solely at the presence inside your mind.

She's silent for a moment. “Telling her who we were only raises more questions. However, the truth means she has nothing startling to be revealed later. Do as you please, it doesn't concern me any longer.”

“I was the Sternritter Rosa Rosette, back when I was alive,” you tell Bambietta. “Even in death a part of me remembers how I used to fight, even if my other memories are gone.”

Bambietta looks as if she's going to ask another question, but she stops herself. Instead her eyes return to the floor, having evidently exhausted her useful commentary and no longer wishing to press for any further details on how what you've said is possible. She probably realized from Kobara no Tachi's power that there are few alternatives, if any. So instead, you turn to face Menoly. When she realizes you're focusing on her, she begins to sweat.

“How many quincy are we dealing with?” you ask her, and she seems visibly relieved... though a sharp stare from the Sternritter reminds her to be careful what she says.

“Including Bambietta there are twenty Sternritter, though I haven't seen them all,” Menoly admits, looking rather uncertain as to the adequacy of her answer, “and I don't know anything about their powers or abilities. Their names aren't usually as straightforward as “the Explode”.

“And regular soldiers?”

“They outnumber us,” Menoly tells you. “I don't have anything more specific than that.”

“Some help you are,” Kai mutters. “I'd press it... but given the current company...”

You nod to him in confirmation. “Apacci, Mila Rose, Sun-Sung. What was the fight against these “fraccion” like?”
>1/2

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>>46293783
“Disappointing,” Apacci replies with a sigh. “The first one I killed entirely by accident, cause I'd assumed they wouldn't be so pathetic. But the others just kept coming.”

“Their devotion to this Grimmjow was outright suicidal,” Mila Rose adds. “I know you don't approve of killing, Lady Halibel...”

“Sometimes it proves necessary,” Halibel reassures them. “You minimized casualties. That is sufficient.”

>This is adequate, call the meeting and issue the reports to the Divisions.
>Pursue some other matter of inquiry?
Also,
>Send the prisoners to the Maggots' Nest
>Say something to the prisoners (what?)
>Have them kept here for the time being.

>>46293802
>This is adequate, call the meeting and issue the reports to the Divisions.
>Have them kept here for the time being.

>>46293802
That's weird. In canon some of them knew when to run

>>46293802
>This is adequate, call the meeting and issue the reports to the Divisions.

>>46293802
>This is adequate, call the meeting and issue the reports to the Divisions.
>Send the prisoners to the Maggots' Nest
If they keep playing nice we can get them somewhere better to stay.

>>46293802
>>This is adequate, call the meeting and issue the reports to the Divisions.

>>Send the prisoners to the Maggots' Nest

>>46293890
In this case they knew that running was pointless.

>>46293802
>Say something to the prisoners (what?)
What's your opinion about being sent to a suicide mision probably to just send a message to me?

>>46293783
>This is adequate, call the meeting and issue the reports to the Divisions.

Also,

>Have the prisoners kept here for now.

I feel like we should have someone competent (I.E. with a name) watching them in case aizen pulls some Millenium style burn the evidence bullshit. The maggots nest has something of a bad record for that.

>>46293802

>This is adequate, call the meeting and issue the reports to the Divisions.
>Have them kept here for the time being.

>>46293802
>This is adequate, call the meeting and issue the reports to the Divisions.
>Ask them if given the choice between Maggots Nest and being kept here, which would they pick?

>Writing

>>46294111
“Rukia,” you order, “please help Mirai circulate our report through the Divisions. I want every other Captain to know our status.”

You turn to face Yoruichi, and the look on her face seems to suggest she knows what you're about to request. “Yoruichi, could I borrow a few of the Third Unit?”

“You really want to keep the prisoners here?” Yoruichi asks, a little surprised that you'd be willing to take that risk. “Fine, I'll bring my Third Seat over. I'll be staying here as well just in case, if that's acceptable.”

“Of course,” you agree, understanding immediately that there's really no need for that. She just wants an excuse to stay here for a while, and this is almost perfect. “Feel free.”

“Thank you.”

That detail sorted, you explain that Bambietta and Menoly are to be kept in individual cells under constant watch, but are to otherwise be treated well. This order stuns Menoly, though Bambietta's response is far more reserved.

“It's a luxury reserved for those who know their position,” Mirai observes for Menoly's benefit.

“In other words, we're going to be here a while,” Bambietta agrees, “and there's not thing one we can do about it. So settle in, arrancar.”

As an escort arrives for the two prisoners, Bambietta pauses...

>dice+3d10

Rolled 7, 6, 10 = 23 (3d10)

>>46294233

Rolled 4, 7, 10 = 21 (3d10)

>>46294233

Rolled 7, 8, 5 = 20 (3d10)

>>46294233
quick! restrain the prisoner!

>looking for one more roll

>>46294252
>>46294269
>>46294278

So, a pass on 7 with a crit on 6...

Rolled 1, 9, 5 = 15 (3d10)

>>46294233

Rolled 10, 9, 9 = 28 (3d10)

>>46294233

Rolled 1, 3, 1 = 5 (3d10)

>>46294233

Dice gods, guide my rolls!

Rolled 4, 4, 7 = 15 (3d10)

>>46294233
>>46294322
oh uh

Rolled 8, 8, 9 = 25 (3d10)

>>46294322
a fourth?

>>46294340

Stop rolling slowly Sleepy...

>>46294334
DAMMIT YOU KEK
>>46294340
SLEEPY WHY!?

>>46294334
>>46294340
Hahahahaha. Fucking captcha

>>46294343
you be more like this guy
>>46294340

>>46294340
That would've been great...

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>>46294233
“... order me.”

You almost have to do a double take. “You what now?”

She seems almost... embarrassed, in a way. But she remains resolute. “I'm asking you to order me. Please.”

>Give her the order?
>Ask for an explanation?
>Order her to explain?
>Other?

>>46294340
It's always the one that JUST misses the cut off.

>>46294372
>Order her to explain?

>>46294372
>u wot mate?

>>46294372
>>Give her the order?
>>Ask for an explanation?

>>46294372
>Order her to explain?

How do you ask someone to order you? That just seems counter intuitive to the whole process.

>>46294358
>>46294361
Captcha but the guy did what he thought was wise. But captcha had me fill out damn near 6 times before it let me post so if I was earlier it would have sucked.

>>46294372
>>Give her the order?

Don't give Yoruichi ideas!

>>46294403
Trust me, there's an internally logical reason for it.

>>46294372
>Ask for an explanation?
u wot mate? Is this some sort of fetish you got?

>>46294372
>give Yoruichi ideas!

>>46294372
>>Give her the order?

>Order her to explain?

>>46294372
>Order her to explain?
then
>Give her the order?

It's her fetish

>>46294450
you're it goes like this?
Bambietta's logic:
>Lived for quincy king with the zeal of a religious crusader
>Quincy King's orders/words are like venerations/praise from god
>heartbroken for quincy king's death
>Aizen noms king, bambi hates Aizen
>Rosa is legendary figure amongst Sternritter
>Riku is Rosa = Legendary Sternritter
>Riku replaces Quincy King as idol of worship.
Is this bambi's internal logic in a nutshell?

>>46294372
Very well Soldier. I order you to remain detained in you cell, until such a time as myself or someone on my order's says otherwise.

>>46294543
Image if she found Riku also had the magic god energy stuff as well. No more justification would be needed

Maybe we can gain a strong loyal minion out of this

>>46294622
yeah but she's still got the whole quincy pride along with the shimigami and hollow/Arrancar hate baggage carried with it. That sort of mentality needs to be taken care of if Bambi's supposed to be an ally Seireitei and the Caballeros Oscuridad would approve of.

>>46294622
I'm just glad she's not a zombie. That shit was downright disturbing.

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>>46294372
“Excuse me?”

“You were a Sternritter once,” Bambietta reminds you. “Prove it.”

Rosa sighs dramatically. “I get it. She's too proud to literally be collared by an enemy and led around like livestock. But for a former Sternritter to give her an order... in a sense, that could help protect her sense of pride from being any further degraded.”

And in asking for this it seems she's not only giving up on escape, but she's also giving you a prime opportunity to establish a further rapport. All it takes is to let her see you in that light, and she may gradually turn.

“You will remain in your assigned cell until I order otherwise,” you order Bambietta in as stern and commanding a tone as you can muster. “While here you will follow any order I or my Commandos give you, or that are delivered by any of my subordinates along with written confirmation from myself.”

“Are we clear?”

Bambietta nods quietly. “Yes, ma'am.”

After she's gone, Yoruichi joins you at your side. “The hell was that all about?”

You explain to her the issues regarding Bambietta's sense of shame in defeat, and how mimicking appropriate channels of authority might help her preserve what remains of her dignity. Your wife listens thoughtfully to your explanation, and when you're finished she nods in understanding.

“Got it. Now... I think we've both earned a rest. We can figure out where we go from here this afternoon, once the other Captains have had a chance to catch up.”

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>>46294372
>>Give her the order?

>>46294722
I'd still fuck her.

>>46294718
>I think we've both earned a rest
L-lewd

>>46294757

Gigi go and stay go

>>46294718
And that's it for tonight. I'm officially tapped out, and I've got a lot of bullshit to deal with tomorrow morning with the company that manages my apartment block. Archive is up, and thanks for playing!

Hopefully next week we can get through a little more material, and have a full-length thread, but I don't think it was ever in the cards for tonight.

I'll stick around for questions, but I'll be afk for a little while to get back to my flat.

>>46294781
Thanks for running boss

>>46294781
Thanks for the run and get some sleep.

>>46294781
Thanks for running. How is the Central 46 likely to react to the possibility that Aizen has 35 Captain level combatants?
Have they written the exiles pardons yet?
What does Momo think of Menoly?
Will the report contain the belief that Jugram Haschwalth is almost certainly one of the remaining 19 Sternritter? I just don't see Aizen getting anywhere near that many of Haschwalth opposed him.

>>46294757
Well yeah but she's a hell of a lot more attractive when she can do more than stare blankly.

>>46294781
Thanks for running, Queen

>>46294921
Aizen has an army?

We have an Old Man.

>>46294997
and a Kenny, and an Unohana.

>>46295021
You gotta admire someone who turned to medicine just so that they could kill people for longer.

>>46295073
more like fight them so hard its as if they killed them, and then heal them back to full health just to repeat the above process.

>>46295073
that said we're not letting her puss out like in cannon right

>>46294781
When will Yamamoto be back from his long enthusiastic walk?

>>46295136
>denying Kenny his Feels moment

We need to get him and his zanpakto talking without needing to murder his not!waifu/surrogate mother/whateverthefuck she was to him.

>>46295141
Probably when we kill Muramufasa.

Then that timeywimey guy.

Then Facebook.

Lightning round.

Still no connection at my flat, so any q+a would be better done by ask.fm or else next weekend.

A few minor pastebin updates by Tuesday. Cheers.