He'd quietly muse to himself as he explored his new barracks. Being placed in squad ten, it took a lot of getting used to especially with how familiar he was with the academy he spent his younger years at training. But this was what he wanted wasn't it? To become a renown protector and Shinigami.

A single hand rested on the hilt of his Zanpakuto's guard. This single item held such importance to him, he considered it his friend and partner. Remembering the days he spent training and understanding his blade and growing with it. Waves of nostalgia hit him as these thoughts came to mind and he couldn't help but grin.

"So, this is my new squad.

Guess we'll have a lot more people to meet won't we, domegami (earth goddess)."

His thoughts continued to ride around as he walked taking a moment every so often to look around. By now Terra wasn't watching his step and would soon crash, or rather bounce, off someone he'd walk into.

The pair making a loud thud on the floor.

"Geez watch where you're going next time would you? That kind of hurt you know."

The woman grumbled. Sitting himself back up Terra inspected the person he bumped into. Appearance aside the badge on her arm was all he needed to see.

"L-Lieutenant! Please forgive me I did-...here."

Scrambling to get himself up he went right over to his superior and held out a hand. She'd squint at him but grabbed none the less

"Sorry again Lieutenant Matsumoto."

As she got up he'd bow immediately after. Doing so gave Rangiku a moment to look him over, for the life of her his name was evading her thinking she hadn't seen him before in the barracks.

"So how about a name then. I don't remember seeing you here before."

Placing a hand on her hip as she spoke.

"Oh!

My name is Terra. Newly appointed third seat of squad ten."

With that her eyes lit up a little, her interest surely caught now. Clapping her hands together she chirped.

"Right!..

You're the new guy on the block I've heard so much about. Wow what luck you were put in our squad then hm?"

The praise thrown at him caused an instant blush on his cheeks. Especially realizing now that his Lieutenant was well, beautiful.

"Y-Yes..

I guess so."

He half muttered, only a little embarrassed. Placing both hands on her hips she gave him a strange look before finally grabbing him by the hand to drag him away.

"Come on, I'll show you everything here. I'll even show you where the alcohol is hidden in Captain Hitsuguya's office.

You'll be sticking by me quite a bit since I'm directly above you in rank."

Looking back at him she gave Terra a small wink.

"I'm sure we'll get to know each other very well, third seat Terra."

Face still flushed red he could only nod, feeling he didn't have much of a choice but to go along with her. 

"..Right."

Off they went, his entire first day being spent with an over excitable woman. At first he was a little more then uptight and well, nervous. While the idea of crashing into your superior officer could set the mood off the fact she was very pleasing to the eyes didn't help him.

Out of everything he was taught at the academy Terra always had a problem talking to girls. Though after a while he did loosen up around her, it would just a while for him to be totally comfortable.

His first day coming to a close it was now dark out. The pair stopping outside his room.

"Thank you again for showing me around Lieutenant. I'd imagine you would have a lot of paperwork to do though since you spent the day showing me around though."

There was a slight tinge of guilt there, did he prevent her from doing her other work just because he wasn't sure of where things were?

"Oh don't worry about that. I have that all taken care of."

By that she means shoving her pile of paperwork under the couch in the Captain's office. Though she'd bite her lip a little as she had something to ask, it was such a silly request.

"Though Terra, I have a small favor to ask."

Stopping midway opening his sliding door his gaze set with a curious look at the Lieutenant.

"Well you see. My room is having some work done on it so..."

She trailed off.

"It would just be for tonight and maybe tomorrow but, would you mind if I slept here?"

She clapped her hands together and pleaded. His entire face grew hot, any moment he could of had a nose bleed.

"I-I...

Sure? I mean, if it's just for a short while.."

Pushing the door open all the way he gave his superior a sheepish grin.

"Come on in."

Letting her walk in first Terra stepped in after, nervously closing the door when they were both in. A few deep breaths and he'd try to settle down, placing his Zanpakuto against a wall he watched as she looked around.

"A little small but, it's cute."

She hummed, looking back at him with a small smile. Of course she didn't mind the size difference it was really concern about having a place to sleep. Though something caught her eye.

"Oh. Well I guess we'll be sleeping in the same mat then, it looks big enough for us both."

Crap. He hadn't thought about that. Well it was nothing serious right? Just a place to sleep and that's it.

Right.

Awkward feelings aside the two would chat for a while longer before laying down to sleep, both now in their sleeping apparel. For his own sake he slept opposite of her, though that didn't last long.

"Sleep well Lieutenant Matsumoto."

He breathed out. Hoping if he closed his eyes quickly he'd soon fall asleep and this anxious feeling would pass. Though she stayed silent for a while before there was a rustling on the other side and soon he felt her press against his back.

"I hope you don't mind, Terra.

It's a little cold."

She spoke in such a soft tone as he felt her wrap around his waist. There was an awkward cough by him as he was unable to respond.

"Good night."

There was a small grin on her face again as she nuzzled her head next to his, letting her legs intertwine with his. It was true that night did prove to be rather chilly and with such a thin blanket warmth would be hard to come by.

Just a place to rest and nothing more.

Moving himself in, the small bell jingled as the door pushed open and he was greeted by a smiling clerk. You were free to read as you please as a first timer but afterward you'd need to purchase a library card, which he didn't mind. Terra wasn't expecting to stop by again but as a place to relax it seemed decent enough.

His focus solely on the sections of books he could read he wasn't aware of a familiar face sitting near by, indulging in her own reading for a change. As he continued to browse the woman got up with a small grin on her features, of course she was excited to see that mysterious man yet again.

Especially after using him as a pillow during her more, drunken adventures and she'd never forget that suit.

"Hello, Cotton Tail."

She cooed, in that instance Terra's body shot up and froze, his head slowly turning to where that voice came from. Cheeks flushed a light tint of red realizing who it was.

"H-Hi."

Only able to mutter out a small phrase, though a squeak if anything. She remembered him and she knew it was him in that suit? Great.

"Now it's awfully rude to keep your name from someone you've met several times already."

There was a small pout in her voice as she used the book shelf as leverage, fingers strumming along as she kept him trapped from moving away. He sighed a little putting the book back as he side glanced her.

"Terra, you?"

Just relax. Nothing to be embarrassed about right? 

"Oh Terra, that's an interesting name..

Well I must say Terra. You're a lovely pillow."

Playfully she ruffled his hair, he was being such a boy right now it was adorable. Not knowing how to talk to girls, funny, he didn't have much of a problem the other day. Taking a step back she walked to her seat and waved for him.

"Grab something and come sit with me, I could use some company.

Cotton Tail."

The tone of her voice flustered him even more, face turning a bright red. Immediately he just grabbed a book at random and scurried over to sit by her on the long seat set up for customers.

"We need to get you a little more relaxed Terra, you seem so uptight. Come on, right next to me."

She patted the cushion with a smile. Hesitant at first he slowly moved to her side, close enough to feel the warmth radiate off of her.

Not wanting to spend more then an hour here he instead spent the entire afternoon just, talking. At first incredibly nervous Terra slowly loosened up and was even laughing. It was a nice change of pace, seeing her again like this.

As he walked around he was curious about where he was to begin with, the lettering on all the buildings seemed some what familiar. They looked like the letters in Master Eraqus' old books and the language most of the people here spoke was still foreign but he over heard some English.

Store by store, manager by manager he continued to strike out. Sadly he kept walking into people who spoke no English what so ever and by this point Terra was near giving up. He could just fly off this world but then it would be a complete waste of time and now he was hungry, another problem.

As if a golden light shined upon it, one fluffy looking store caught his eye. The window outside gave some hint as to what they sold, seeming to be plush animals and other kawaii things as so many people passing by would say. Though with luck he finally found someone who spoke English.

"Really? Great! Thank you so-...

much.."

Excitement quickly turned into concern as the man handed him parts of a suit, a furry rabbit suit it seemed. His job? Be the mascot for the store for the day and he'd receive proper payment. This was just embarrassing at its very best and Terra did not want any part of it.

The rumble in his stomach grew louder as that thought crossed his mind. Right, food, money to get around. He'd sigh as he nodded again with a forced smile.

"..At least no one knows me here, or could see me."

With a small groan he dragged the suit inside and quickly changed, finally walking out in public. At first a few children stopped to admire the cute bunny and of course Terra was obligated to do a small dance pointing to the store though the parents just shook their heads.

It was during this time a certain blonde was passing by enjoying her day off from the soul society and other duties, a very rare occurrence. The moment she spotted the dancing mascot her eyes couldn't help but light up. 

"Oh! Aren't you just the cutest?"

Her voice overpowering the surrounding noise in that moment as she hopped toward him, he was just so cute she couldn't help but hug him which would cause Terra to grow incredibly flustered and hide his face in embarrassment. 

"Aww, don't be so shy little cotton tail."

Terra's head shot up at the nickname, did she just? This day was going to be the end of him he swore. It took nearly a half hour for her to be chased off, the manager finally catching an eye outside and thought she was harassing his worker. 

Though the entire time she couldn't take her eyes off him, she couldn't see through the mask could she? No that was impossible he prayed to himself.

"Bye then, Cotton Tail."