And that was the question, wasn't it? There were so many things she'd wanted him to say, but not of them were ever quite right. She'd never give up trying to understand him, but she also didn't think she ever would.

She swallowed, forcing the words to her lips. "Why?" more hurt in her voice than she'd ever wanted to show.

"Does Aizen truly command so much loyalty from you?" That was the part she couldn't understand. They'd seemed as different as night and day; kind, gentle Captain Aizen and cool calculating Gin. And why hadn't she noticed sooner?!