Cough 052 - [Accidental Video]

[haori]

[The PCD turns on to show a figure wrapped up in a blanket, long white hair spilling over his shoulders.  Ukitake is on the roof, though it isn't apparent as to why, but that's not important.  All he's doing is staring out over the city, the chill in the air tinging his pale cheeks pink.  And when he speaks, whether it's to himself or an unseen person is unknown, his voice is soft, quiet.]

Just a captain without his soldiers.

[He goes silent again for a few moments, but then chuckles to himself, a hand reaching out to the sword resting beside him, his fingers lightly trailing over the scabbard.]

That's silly of me to say.  Kuchiki-san is here and others could show up any day, though I wouldn't wish this curse upon them.

[He sighs and places his palm flat against the scabbard now.]

I need a goal, Sougyo no Kotowari.  I can only sit back and watch for so much longer.

[He looks back out across the expanse before the PCD shuts off.]

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[haori]

[He tries to hide his amusement at that statement, smiling widely into his tea.]

That must be difficult for you to fathom, Urahara-san.

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[mere_shopkeeper]

_{[You fail at hiding your amusement, Ukitake.]}

I'm not sure if there's enough coffee in the world to make sure I wake up at that time...

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[haori]

You'll figure something out. You always do.

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[mere_shopkeeper]

Oh, now you have confidence in my abilities to think, hmm, Ukitake-taichou~?

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[haori]

[ChuckleChuckle]

Who's to say I ever really doubted you?

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[mere_shopkeeper]

_{[There's a quiet huff that's almost like a pout before Urahara suddenly sits up.]}

Maa... If all else fails, I merely won't sleep~!

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[haori]

Rest is good for the soul. Or so they say.

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[mere_shopkeeper]

So they say~ Good thing I slept earlier in the day, hmm~?

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[haori]

That doesn't surprise me.

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[mere_shopkeeper]

_{[He slowly pushes himself to his feet, bringing the blanket with him before grinning and dropping it on Ukitake's head. Again.]}

Perhaps I should go get more~!

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[haori]

[Another noise of surprise when he finds himself blanketed again. He really should have seen that coming. Freeing himself, once again, from the depths, Ukitake looks up at Urahara and gives him a smile.]

You should do what you feel is best, of course.

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[mere_shopkeeper]

Well, I would like the maximize the amount of time I'm asleep for and Ukitake-taichou's bed is right here...

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[haori]

[It's a joke, he knows it is, but Ukitake always wants the best for everyone. He takes a long sip of his tea, finishing it off.]

Then take it, at least for tonight.

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[mere_shopkeeper]

...Then where will Ukitake-taichou sleep?

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[haori]

Don't worry about me.

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[mere_shopkeeper]

_{[Still waiting for an answer here.]}

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[haori]

There's a perfectly good couch downstairs.

[A couple feet too short for him, but that's all right.]

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[mere_shopkeeper]

Well, in that case... Far be it for me to take your bed from you~

_{[He offers his hand out to Ukitake to help him stand.]}

We can share your bed~!

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[haori]

[BlinkBlink]

Ah, that's not necessary, Urahara-san, I assure you.

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[mere_shopkeeper]

Nonsense!

_{[Tugging slightly now.]}

Your bed is certainly big enough!

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[haori]

[Flail~ Gotta grab Sougyo no Kotowari, hold ooooonnnn.]

It wouldn't be right. Please, just for the night. Take it for yourself.

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[mere_shopkeeper]

_{[Okay, you've got it, let's gooooo~]}

I couldn't possibly keep Ukitake-taichou from getting a decent night's rest! Unohana-taichou would get mad at me.

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[haori]

Unohana-taichou doesn't have to know.

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[mere_shopkeeper]

She'll find out if you get sick, now come, let's get you inside and under the covers~!

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[haori]

I won't get sick from sleeping on a couch.