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[The PCD turns on, showing Ukitake outside of his home, a bandanna tied around his face to protect his nose and mouth and his hair pulled back. He's sweeping, ash and other lighter debris swirling up where he works. More than once he has to turn away to keep it from getting into his eyes. But it's only in the near distance that he has to do this. There is a defined line where the destruction meets grass, as if a boundary had been made and held throughout the entire ordeal. And that's exactly what had happened.

Ukitake sweeps a little more, pausing every now and then to move some bigger pieces of debris out of the way. Then he finally stops and surveys his work before walking back toward the house, where he sees the PCD recording.

He doesn't greet the feed with a smile like he usually does, but he doesn't look terribly sad, either. He's just tired, dark shadows under his eyes making this evident, along with the blankness of his expression.

Pulling the bandanna down to reveal his face (and his "tan line" from the ash), he addresses the network.]


Where else can I help?

[There are no words of advice, no condemnations, just that question.]
haori: (I fell for something beautiful)
[There's snow! The first snow of the season in Adstringendum, and this particular PCD turns on to show a miniature snowman, complete with a little homemade banner. The person behind the craft turns the PCD toward his face, revealing a very bundled up Ukitake.

And yes, his nose is red because of a headcold, not the temperature itself. But there's a determined glint in his eyes that wasn't present during the last event.]


I do believe this is a successful start to the new month.

[And with a small smile, he turns off the PCD.]
haori: (Tore your soul out of your chest)
[See Ukitake.

See Ukitake sitting on his roof.

See Ukitake sitting on his roof under the sea.

With...a big, Ukitake-sized white fish tail and no shirt to speak of.  Holy crap, he's an albino

Yep, your friendly neighborhood Shinigami is a merman this week, and seems to be enjoying it quite well.]


I haven't been up here for a while.  I missed the view, I must admit, though it is quite different.

[Then he must hear or see something off-screen because he smiles and speaks, not to the PCD, in a gentle voice.]

Yes, you must feel at home.  I'm glad I can join you.
haori: (This breath of a moment)
[A figure of white is seen laying down on his stomach next to a pond.  The haori is clearly seen, though what number on the back is hard to make out, but the white hair is a dead giveaway.  However, Ukitake's hair is fluffier than normal, and there is a pair of white, round ears peeking out from his hair on top of his head.  The tip of his nose is black in contrast, though, as he looks almost longingly into the water at his new reflection.]

...I know I shouldn't, but I really have this urge to go swimming.

[He dips one of his hands (still human, mind you) into the water and splashes some away from him, looking up to follow the ripples the action creates.  Ukitake smiles at the sight.]

Still a little cold.  Spring should be here soon, though.
haori: (Tea for two but absence reigns)
[A figure appears on the screen, sitting in a familiar garden, although he's not wearing his usual black uniform, but instead a white and blue uniform.  It's Ukitake.  Young Ukitake.  Along with his round, youthful face, Ukitake's hair is much shorter, but still that pure white that is his trademark.  He's staring at a snowdrop that Yuki had given him recently, almost quizzically.]

...This is surreal.

[A hand reaches out to gently drag fingertips across the drooping white petals, still strangely entranced with the flower.  And then the feed cuts off.]


[ooc:  Yup, Academy days Ukitake!  He is now around Hitsugaya's age, maybe a liiiittle older, and still one of the sweetest people you'll ever meet.  Replies will be made with [livejournal.com profile] futuretaichou .]
haori: (I'm your little butterfly)
[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.]
haori: (Spreading sugar since antiquity)
[Ukitake is out in the garden, small though it is, and tends to his bonsai plant, carefully pruning it again.]

I know it's not much, but with the nice weather, I was thinking of having a viewing in the garden.  It would give everyone a nice chance to relax and enjoy the life around us.

[He smiles, but then turns away, coughing a few times.  He frowns at his hand, but it isn't apparent if he's coughed up blood or not.]

My apologies.

[Private to Rinoa//Unhackable] )

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