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 back on the network.

And he looks tired.  Someone didn't sleep so well last night.

Even so, he offers a smile, though it's not as bright as it usually is.]

This is, obviously, an uncomfortable turn of events, but I'd like for the other Shinigami, at least, to report in.  We're not alone and we shouldn't feel that we are.

Riku.  I haven't spoken with you in a while.  I apologize.  If you need anything, as well, do not hesitate to come to me, even if I may not be up to my usual standards right now.

Hinata-san, I'm sure you've realized that I won't be able to help with your training right now, but I do intend to start when this clears up, if you're still willing.

[And he nods to the feed before turning it off.]

[This week sees Ukitake in battle mode...at least when it comes to the snowball fight.  This is serious business, after all, folks.  He has hair pulled back in a ponytail once again, his hair tied with his red scarf.  Yes, he's announcing his team affiliation, but he has faith in himself that he can take anything you people throw at him.]

I wonder if the Animus have anything nastier up their sleeves after this.  This almost seems too carefree for them.

[He shakes his head and grins.]

But until then, let's enjoy this!  We all need to unwind, I think.

( [Private//Unhackable to Unohana] )

( [Private//Unhackable to Jr.] )