" We harbinge death and yet it is defied constantly. As soul reapers do we truly hold authority to the end of one's life, or are we merely guides with power? "
-come. I get rid of one problem, two more come up. It's a weird cycle. "
Opening his eyes as he regards him again, " How do you do it? You have the busiest job in the soul-society, and yet I cannot sense stress on you. "
The wisdom is not lost on him as he listens. Hisagi closed his eyes in a pensive expression, " ...I'd like that. I'll be honest, I feel like I struggle to 'turn off' that side of me that wants to get work done. Like knowing it needs to be done is an obstacle I have to over-
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" But how well will your dedication serve
if you are not equally dedicated to caring
for yourself? The Work will not go anywhere.
You must rest. Shall I give you some tea to aid? "
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" I understand. "
He nods, having an unfaltering faith in Yamamoto. Until that question comes, " Well... I hadn't exactly finished all the work I wanted to, so I thought it couldn't hurt to see it to the end tonight... "
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" . . . Your concern is appreciated, Lieutenant.
But be careful not to doubt my discipline.
I am up for reasons I consider valid. Why are
you awake, then? "
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