(Yeah, it was)

"As an older brother myself, I know he's going to constantly worry about you, like it or not," Pete replied, talking from experience.

( I'm hoping next week is just as good. They play Chicago. )

" Alright. " Claudia said. " At least I know he's safe. " She said and was glad her brother had the talisman.

(Panthers have a bye next week and I'm not sure who Cowboys are playing in week 4)

"Exactly," Pete said with a light grin before telling Kisuke what to send. It wouldn't sound embarrassing, but would get the message across all the same. He also added that Josh shouldn't worry and that while she was involved like usual, was still safe.

" Now that we have that settled, how about some dinner?" Kisuke said with a grin. He would wait a few hours to contact Artie since it was still early morning back at the Warehouse.

"Food sounds wonderful," Claudia said, feeling famished. Ever since she had unlocked these spiritual powers of hers, she has been getting hungrier more easily.

" Hope you like sushi. I made some kinds that don't use raw fish and Tessai made some more traditional ones." Kisuke said with a grin. He was looking forward to spending some time with Yoruichi tonight and hoped that in the future they wouldn't be separated so often.

"I'm willing to try it," Claudia said.

" That's good. For dessert we'll have a pastry filled with sweet jam and cream. " He added and was glad he had picked those up at the bakery where Orihime worked after school.

"Isn't that sweet called a dango?" Pete asked, curious about it.

" Yep it is. Just wanted to make sure you knew the name. " Kisuke said with a grin. He knew how much Pete liked sweets.

Claudia just shook her head at that. Of course Pete would know what Dango was. "You and your bottomless stomach, I swear," she muttered, causing Pete and Kisuke to laugh.

"Would you you like to come to dinner with me tonight my little bee? Kisuke and Tessai are making sushi tonight?" Yoruichi asked Soi-fon as she waited for the gate to open. It was nice to be able to train with Soi-fon and Tatsuki while there was a lull in the fighting. She thought she had sensed Gin earlier but wasn't sure if she really had.

"Are you sure? I thought you and Kisuke wanted to have a night to yourself," Soi-fon said. "Not that I wouldn't say no," she quickly added while waiting for the gates to open with her adopted mother.

" I'm sure. That's not till later. He wants me to meet a friend of his tonight. " Yoruichi said and wondered about Kisuke's friend Arthur.

"Then I'll gladly take you up on that offer...Yoruichi-sama," she responded.

(Think you could have Yoruichi correct her and say "Kaa-san"?)

( sure I can. :). )


" Little Bee you know you can call me Kaa-san. " Yoruichi said with a smile.

"I know...and I'm trying...kaa-san, but I like calling you "Yoruichi-sama," Soi-fon replied.

" I know you do. You can call me both and I still will love you. " Yoruichi said. She didn't want to see her adopted daughter hurt when the battle with Gin started again.

"Thank you...Kaa-san," Soi-fon said with a light blush.

Yoruichi gave a smile and was glad that things between her and Soi-fon were better. It had been hard to leave her here all those years ago and hoped that now she could make up that time.

The gate between the two worlds finally opened, causing both mother and daughter to grin lightly. Though Soi-Fon knew why her...mother was grinning, she was happy just for the fact that she was spending time with Yoruichi.

Tetsu had said goodbye to the girls and headed back to squad 6. He wasn't sure what Byakuya wanted to talk to him about, but he would try to help the younger captain out.

Byakuya paced back and forth as he waited for Tetsu to appear.

" Sorry about keeping you waiting Captain. I was spending some time with Hoshi and Katia while I was here. " Tetsu explained. He wondered if Byakuya knew about Kukaku and Saburo getting back together. Tetsu was happy for those two and that they both would find happiness after so long.

"It's alright, I completely understand," Byakuya responded. He knew that Tetsu's younger brother and Kukaku had gotten back together and was glad to hear it to be honest.