Truth of Pisces

Well then... I suppose that's what I get for opening my big mouth, eh? Well, the stacks of paper work are NOW complete!

I could really use a good stretch. Training, walking, anything really. I feel like I've been sitting at my desk for days on end. Just get me out of my quarters, this is ridiculous.

Hmm, I suppose I should start making appointments with all the people that want a bit of my time, ha ha!

Let's see, the priority should be my errands at the moment. Tear, did you still want to accompany me for that? By all means I wouldn't be surprised if you were otherwise occupied, being an eligible bachelorette as you are (that's a hint, boys). Still, I'd like a bit of your time if I could.

Well, was there anyone else?

Well, aren't I glad I was cleared for duty that day, eh? The medical ward remained safe, thanks to the help of Mister Voltaire, Miss Matsumoto, and Mister Kurosaki. Still, there may yet be a lot of clean up to get too...

I can't remember the last time I was able to use Sogyo no Kotowari in such a way with little repercussion! I feel fantastic! Well, let's get to work, ladies and gents! The ship won't repair itself, after all!

(( he's totally lying about the no repercussions part, btw ))

-His voice still seems weak. And yes he's still on the breathing apparatus. The doctors are being awfully insistent on it-

So...pirate hunting...I have to wonder if we'll encounter that particular ship.

The 4423. We shall see what fate has in store, then. If it comes to it...will I be able to raise my sword against them?

-The voice coming through on the communicator is tired and strained...but it would seem that Jushirou is recovered enough. Someone had been kind enough to bring his device along...The feel of the entry seems as if he had meant this to be private, but failed to do so in his state-

I read...in the paper today. Such a foolish thing this government is. It just goes to prove...neither of them have any honor left anymore. And yet still I protect them from themselves...to what gain? Am I really just...redeeming myself now? Captain Rowe...I'm sorry, I should not question our purpose. I just...often wonder if I would have been better off dying that day...


...the 4423 still thinks me a traitor. I suppose I still deserve that title.

-There is some shuffling sounds, as well as a fit of coughing. Someone's been having a bad day, it would seem. Or a bad several days. In fact, Jushirou has been mostly absent from his day to day duties on the ship for some time now, leaving the work to lesser officers. And now we're about to find out why...-

I am...out of medicine. Lady Yuuko, I think... -more coughing- I think I may need some...help...

-the man isn't able to finish before there's a crashing sound-

The nature of Helmsman Toshirou Hitsugaya's loss of control on the deck will be handled by the highest ranks of this ship. Anyone whom is not within that regard, even the Quartermasters, will have no part in it. He is not to be dealt with by ANYONE else.

Doctors....do your best with him.

[Filter: Captain Rowe]

Captain...I would like to speak with you on this matter.

I may have just what is needed to disrupt those mana crystals. If you are willing to allow me to use it, that is.

Sogyo no Kotowari's power lies in the control of both moisture and electric fields. If I can generate a proper field, I can create a wave that will disable the spiders without harming the ship.

If I am needed, I will be in my quarters. Please do limit your requests, though.

[Private // Hackable]

...as it always does...the dropping of temperature and the rising of stress brings about this blight...A few more years at best is what she said in her last letter...I should make the best of them.

...Ah, Meilor...it's been a while since I've been here.

I'll probably stick to my cabin if it's all the same. I got rather tired of wearing that cowl while crossing the border.

You know what we could all use for some stress relief?

Music.

I've dusted off the old fiddle.

[Filtered to the Silvana]

No. More. Paperwork. Documents on all of these new crewmen are stacking up and I'd REALLY prefer someone take it off my hands for awhile. My sword hand is cramping.

If anyone needs me, I'll be in my quarters.

[Filtered to Toshirou // Unhackable]

If you could come see me in your free time...I'd like someone to share my tea with...

Ah! So great to be home after all those long years! It doesn't look like it has changed that much!

Boatswain Jushirou Ukitake, reporting in for debriefing and duty, sir!

I hope you don't mind...I mean...I tried to stop it, but I was put in a rather awkward position and it seems one of my former crewmen on the 4423 has tagged along with me on my exodus.

I implore to you to allow him to remain on the ship. He is a skilled Helmsman and I do know that we have been in great need of a new one for some time now since the last one met their end...

...I suppose I have put this off long enough...

My name...is Jushirou Ukitake. Of the Ukitake clan. A native son of Ivona and a man wanted by Ivonan law.

The man known as Jushirou Sogyo is an elaborately constructed facade created for the two key purposes. One is to protect my own identity from bounty hunters that would come to the 4423 looking for me. The other was...well...

I am not a legitmate officer of the 4423. My position as a boatswain was a cover for my true purpose. I am in fact an intelligence officer for another ship entirely. Given the recent catastrophe, I have determined that my purpose in gathering intelligence has run its course and I must return to my duties on that ship.

I am sorry to my friends and "crewmates" on the 4423 for decieving you all...especially you, Captain Isako. I told you I would always be honest with you...I apologize deeply for having to compromise the promise.

We part ways here, but know that I will always have each and every one of you in my heart.

I'm...I'm sorry

Captain...after recent events, I believe my mission here is complete. But I would like one request...

I have been with this crew a long time, even if as a false officer. They have learned to trust me...They deserve to know the truth. I am asking permission to reveal my identity to them upon leaving the ship, sir...

You know the drill. Ask Jushirou his thoughts, yo!

Ah, so that's the form Hyorinmaru takes, eh? Impressive!

I must say I'm rather proud that someone of his age can wield one of these so well. Though the panic is all rather amusing.

Even if you DID fire on Hyorinmaru's form, it wouldn't do you any good, by the way. So best to listen to Mister Kambei and leave it be.

We're on our way back.

I dislike making these sort of calls...but the immediate emergency is apparent and priority must be given.

I'm sorry...

Hiruma...one of our teams has to go back.

I don't want to cut down our efforts...but the Victoria's persistance gives us no coice.

Once this thing lands...

I am looking for volunteers for a land based rescue expedition into the badlands. The pilots will likely only be able to see the missing crewmen, and not land to rescue them. They'll need us.

I can not take too many. The ship will need more able bodies than we do. I DO need those that come with me to be of strong will and combat skills. There ARE monsters out there. Dangerous ones.

Who will stand with me?