She did have a point, there. If they were just on this bus-thing, it wasn't like he'd be at all far away. He could vault a couple of seats to interfere if necessary. For a wild moment, he entertained the thought of shoving Byakuya's head, followed by the rest of him, out of one of the small windows. It was a disturbingly nice vision, all things said.

Renji reached up to cover her hand with his for a moment, then nodded. He gave her what he hoped was an encouraging smile. "Okay," he said. "Just... if you need me, yell or something. Since I'm right here. And stuff."