#//unless it's Izuru who clearly tells them to loosen up around him

[hollownekomata]

talk about izuru!

Miele talks about ...Izuru! ᓚᘏᗢ

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Their face seems to instantly brighen up at hearing the name of their superior, but quickly regains composure.

"Lieutenant Kira?" "He's ...why, I-I don't know where to start, ahah! He's ...very ...strong, yes? I don't mean fighting-wise --well, yes, of course his swordsmanship is indisputable, but I meant to say..."

"I was told a bit about the Captain's predecessor, Sir Ichimaru --didn't ask the Lieutenant himself about him though, it clearly pains him to talk about it." "Who could blame him? He really admired that man. And since he left, Izu- ahem, Lieutenant Kira has been shouldering the entire division on his back, even after almost being declared a traitor. Every task, every member, all the paperwork, all the issues. It's like he collected all the chips and shards of a broken glass, and put it back together with cuts still all over his hands."

Miele's expression grows heavier. As they talk, their hands join together, pressing on their chest.

"Neh, between you and me ...I worry about him. He gives me the impression that he doesn't like it when others do that, so I try not to vex him with my apprehension, but ...sometimes he looks really, really tired. As if something is constantly on his mind and he can never genuinely rest easy because of it. And yet, he persists..." "I wish I could help him, yes, I truly do, just like he's been helping me from the very start. If only I could give back just a tiny speck of what he's done for me, if only I could tell him just how wonderful he is ...but it is not my place to do so, I fear. And something tells me he wouldn't believe me anyways, hehe."

"I haven't been here for long, and only know bits and pieces of the story. Who knows if I could be of help to him at all, among all the other members of the division. I still wish I could, though."