#captainofsquad13

NAME: Ukitake-taichou

RINGTONE: Greenfields

PICTURE:

LAST TEXT RECEIVED: The weather is rather pleasant today. Would you like to go for a walk?

captainofsquad13:

"I wanted to just get out with you ... the city of soul society can sometimes a bit too ... hectic. I wanted to show you some of your beautiful landscapes and plains .. what do you think?" he would smile tenderly at this pretty Espada.

His explanation sounded reasonable enough and she couldn’t argue with the fact that one needed a break from time to time. Getting a little fresh air now and then really could work wonders, and being able to see beautiful scenery at the same time was a definite bonus in her mind.

Not to mention it was really difficult to say no when he was using such a hopeful expression against her.

Chuckling lightly, Nel marked her place in her book before setting it down and making her way over to the 13th squad captain.

Nel lowered the book she had been reading upon hearing the excited exclamation from the shinigami captain and regarded him with some curiosity. 

Having gradually gotten to know him from their occasional conversations, she had learned that his illness often hampered him although it never seemed to effect his enthusiasm or general good mood. It was one of the things she admired about him.

An amused grin tugged at the ex-Espada’s lips as she contemplated the question, the thought that it was usually her that made such proposals not escaping her attention. Despite the unexpectedness of the suggestion, Nel couldn’t help but be intrigued and found herself nodding in acceptance.

Nel gripped the wrapped package to her chest as her hazel orbs scanned the surroundings in an agitated fashion, purposefully in search of a certain captain. She broke off her search momentarily to cask a considering gaze at her bundle and wondered for perhaps the hundredth time whether Ukitake-taichou would enjoy the gift.

It was Ichigo who had explained the customs of Valentine’s Day to her, how people gave gifts to those they cared for in the spirit of friendship or romance. Nel had read numerous tales of romance, it was a common element in most stories after all, but she had never experienced such feelings herself. At least not that she could remember during her time as a Hollow. As for friendships, her Fraccion and Ichigo were foremost on that list but when she thought of how kind and considerate the captain of the thirteenth squad had been to her, well...

He was like a friend... sort of....

Chocolate was apparently the traditional gift given but somehow the ex-Espada didn’t think it would be suitable. Gifting the captain something that was practical seemed more appropriate than a miniature sweet treat, and would last longer as well. She knew the shinigami was sickly by the way he was perpetually coughing and figured the condition was likely to become aggravated in cooler weather. It was this knowledge that resulted in the particular gift she had chosen but whether it would be to his tastes was another matter.

Only one way to find out...

Finally catching sight of her quarry, she trotted over to him and shyly presented the gift she had been holding.