浮竹 十四郎 | Ukitake Jyuushirou

[Your friendly neighborhood Ukitake strikes again! He's sitting at his desk today with a blanket draped over his shoulders as he periodically sips some tea.]

Good morning, Adstringendum! I hope everyone has recovered from last week and isn't too embarrassed by learning things you might not have wanted to know. Or if you found a way to get a laugh out of all of it, that is good, too.

There have been quite a few new arrivals and I, regrettably, haven't been able to get to all of you.

[His lungs are still recovering, but he's well on the mend! Tea is his forever cure-all.]

So I, Ukitake Jyuushirou, welcome you to Adstringendum. It doesn't necessarily look like a comfortable place to live, and I will be honest in saying that it is a struggle to get by at times, but by teaming together, we manage to pull through just fine. Even so, because it is winter and the Animus have been known to throw crazy weather our way, I urge you to stock up and prepare for the colder temperatures as best as you can. Take care of yourselves! And do not hesitate to ask for help from those who can spare it.

[And tea sip.]

Mn! Also, everyone, do not forget to vote for the ombudsman position today. Your voice is important to be heard so that the winner reflects the wishes of everyone here.

So yes, be safe, be prepared, and vote! And if you have any questions about anything, you may always ask me and I will try my best to answer them.

[Another tea sip and he turns off the PCD.]

[Ukitake is sitting in his garden with a blanket draped over his shoulders and his haori in his lap, long, slender fingers pulling the hem closer to his body.  The stitching has come out in some places along the bottom edge and the fabric is wearing thin in others, like the shoulders and hem.  There is a threaded needle held carefully between his lips.

The garment has gone a long time without repair.

Pulling the needle from his lips, Ukitake begins to mend, smiling peacefully as he does so.]

It is never too early to prepare for the future, as some of you have already pointed out, wisely so.

[He goes silent again and quickly stitches up a section of hem that had lost its thread.]

I have delayed far too long on you, my friend.

[Looking at the camera for the first time this entire post, Ukitake smiles.]

Yuki-san, if I may ask your assistance?  It is getting colder and I know that snowdrops commonly flower in late autumn and winter.  If you have or happen to come across any, would you please let me know?

[He studies the material for another moment before noticing another area to fix, then shuts off his PCD.]