"The bathrooms are all really... dirty," Renji said quietly, finally answering Rukia's question. He was concerned that she seemed to be in pain - not that he was feeling that great himself. It was probably worse because she'd wasted so much on healing him, no doubt more than he needed. He didn't have the energy for it now, but he decided that he'd take care of her the next day if she still seemed to be having problems.

He was also rather surprised that she hadn't let go of his hand when she knocked on the door. She normally was far more concerned about etiquette and the like than he was. He tugged lightly against her grip, to remind her.

Sticking together was one thing. Holding hands like a couple of kids in front of Mustang was another entirely.