For Day 5 (alternative prompt list) of @rumicworldweek I wrote about one of my MAO ships. Not entirely sure about the characterization or the flow here, but I like to think I had some fun while writing this!
Summary: As Renji seeks Mei's help to deal with a troubling ailment caused by his previously healed arm, their connection deepens in an unexpected way courtesy of the malignant aura stemming from the kodoku. Spoilers up to MAO Volume 13. 3284 words. Rated T.
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