That was more promising, Rangiku had to admit, and a tiny smile curled her lips. "I agree. We're just surviving at the moment, letting this place dictate what we do."

She gasped softly when Hinamori mentioned the death of Signum and she reached out to hug Hinamori, pulling her close. She might not admit it, but sometimes being strong hurt. "I'm sorry, Hinamori-kun," she said quietly. They kept losing people, Hinamori especially. "Honour has never saved anyone's life," she added, a little bitterly. "It's all very well in Soul Society where the shinigami have the luxury of living that way, but not here or in Rukongai."

"What did Gin and Artemis have to say?"