"Aidou's a self-absorbed, blue-blooded, childish dick that thinks the world owes him whatever he wants," Renji said. "Don't let him bother you. He's an asshole. So don't worry about it too much, okay? What was he on you about?" Because there were a couple options, he figured. Either Aidou had wanted something that Allen hadn't wanted to give him, and thus there'd been a tantrum, or Aidou just thought Allen was a fun target to pick on.

"If the Noah things are your enemies, then you shouldn't let the bitch make you feel guilty for doing your duty," Renji said. "Duty comes first. Protect the humans, right?" He shrugged one shoulder. "If your people decide to take her out, that's fine, and we'd help if asked. Remember, the only reason we're even doing this is because you wanted to give her the chance, Allen. Is she changing your mind?"