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norainu ([personal profile] norainu) wrote in [community profile] damned_institute2007-09-26 09:14 am

Day 27: Lunch

Renji wasn't so certain what this grilled cheese thing was all about, but he liked the sound of some soup. Even if it was strange western soup, well... there wasn't anything bad people could do to soup, in his experience. His good mood was starting to fray at the edges, a little, from the strain of dealing with the Ichimaru issue, and even more from what had been on the bulletin board earlier.

He'd never had difficulty simply writing something before. But...

He shook his head as he entered the line. He didn't want to think about it. He wanted to hold on to the tenuous equilibrium he'd managed to find.

Renji got himself a large bowl of soup, water, and even one of those sandwiches, just to try it. Old habit, recently awakened, had him over to one side of the cafeteria, where the fewest people possible would have the chance to pass behind him. He sat there with his back toward the wall and started eating.

[identity profile] haiiro-no-chou.livejournal.com 2007-09-29 06:47 am (UTC)(link)
She smiled at Keman. "Yes, very unique. Unless the spirit threads of all dragons look like that!"

Frowning in concern, Rukia hoped that Renji was right, and Valyn hadn't died back in his own world. "Yeah," she said, "Maybe it was just a close call." She looked up at Renji, adding, "We've had plenty of those."

Rukia looked at the girl Keman pointed out. For some reason, she had taken it for granted that Keman's sister (obviously not by blood, but no matter) would be here. Perhaps it had been the way he talked about her, or perhaps Rukia was simply getting used to more and more people coming here. It was not a heartening thought.

Reaching for her glass of juice, Rukia edged a little closer to Renji. Despite all their worries, his presence was reassuring. She kept her attention focused on Keman, though; hopefully he would stay with friends during the night.