Muse offers encouragement!

[fightforpride]

Mundane-san,

There's no reason to be ashamed of your slow 'review', and no reason to keep putting this off until you get 'further along'-- you're doing great so far! I'm proud of the progress you've made, with this and with your other projects. I know it's hard, but think of everything you've learned so far and keep going.

But don't hurry. Time isn't so important for you to do what you're uncomfortable with just yet. Take your time.

The world can wait a while longer.

Comments

/casually throws someone at

[katen_kyoukotsu]

Perfectly said. There's no reason to rush, you know?

[Lazy glance upward toward his own Mun...]

Y'hear that, Mundane-cha~n? No rush at all.

LOL!!

[fightforpride]

[He laughed.]

Taking your time still means that it should be done, Kyoraku.

...My mundane is still willing to help yours in any way she can.

[rotwood_reaper]

[Rukia bows respectfully.] Taichô. Is it any of my business how far along she is?

[fightforpride]

[Ukitake smiled-- Rukia was always so serious, no matter what happened.]

It is no secret, Kuchiki, although in her opinion it is nowhere near far enough. While we both know of what happens later on, she has only just finished witnessing that young man risk everything to rescue you.

...and, she is quite intimidated by how much more there is for her to learn.

[After some thought...]

[rotwood_reaper]

Perhaps she'll be comforted to know how quickly it goes once one gets started. (Or perhaps I only think that because my participation in events went so quickly.)

[cryogeny]

If they think they're taking too long, they should work to improve, especially if it's at your expense, Taicho.

[fightforpride]

But, I don't mind her taking her time-- she is making progress, and I see no reason to rush her.

[That said, he smiled down at her, wistfully.]

The haircut looks nice on you, Kuchiki Rukia.

[cryogeny]

As long as she gets it right... I see no harm in that.

[A small smile appears, though Rukia tries to remain professional.]

Thank you.

[fightforpride]

That, I fear, will take a while...

[He trailed, thoughtful.]

...I've heard about what happens, but my mundane isn't even close to reaching that point. The details aren't clear to either of us right now, I'm afraid.

[cryogeny]

Her getting it right? [She scowls a little, but focuses on the other subject to be safe.]

Ah, it... [Her eyes instinctively flicker to the badge on her arm.] Perhaps it's best if you get there yourself. It wouldn't be an unbiased report coming from myself.

[fightforpride]

[His dark eyes followed hers, lighting on the badge he had noticed along with the haircut, and offered her an easy, understanding smile.]

No-- it wouldn't, and this mundane and I both agreed that we wouldn't press for details if something like this came up.

[Although, he was unsurprised by this turn. It had only been a matter of time before Rukia blossomed into the confident shinigami that stood before him.

Her brother must have been proud; he knew that he was.]

Congratulations on the promotion. I'm sure you're doing an excellent job.

if i had a embarrassed icon it would go here

[cryogeny]

[A little color rises to her cheeks, and she clears her throat to avoid drawing attention to that fact.]

It hasn't been long at all, so it might be too soon to tell. [There's an embarrassed pause before she quickly adds:] All the same, I thank you for your faith in me, sir.

cute~ Thanks for threading too-- I was wondering if I'd meet any late-canon players~

[fightforpride]

[He had faith in her before, and he would keep having faith in her until the details became clear.]

No, it isn't. You're more than capable-- that badge is proof of it. Only those who are worthy of the role carry it, after all.

Thank you for making it so far. I look forward to being able to serve beside you.

np! it's good to see ukitake around~

[cryogeny]

[She can't help but think of the Vice-Captain before her, and although her face is hard to read, those who know her (like Ukitake) will see a small hint of pride on her features.]

I'll do my best not to let you down.

[stylishtassels]

One does not encourage their mundane, Ukitake.

[You glare at them when they don't do what you want them to.]

[fightforpride]

[He offered a puzzled look in reply.]

Why not? This one is very determined to try, and it seems like mundanes are inclined to be stubborn in these matters.

[stylishtassels]

They are, indeed.

[Stubborn. So very stubborn.]

They do not need encouragement. You may find it will do more harm than good.

Hey-- you the Taisa who used to play in Luceti?

[fightforpride]

You may be right, but it is still my choice to make.

[His tone is firm on this point.]

So far this mundane is still taking her time, and it will be quite a while before she does anything. There's no reason to worry right now.

[god_of_games]

How is it that you are so cheerful?

[fightforpride]

Is there a reason to not be?

[god_of_games]

Well. No. I just wonder about you sometimes. I'm fairly certain that a good number of people would try kicking their mun to work faster first.

[fightforpride]

I would, if this mundane of mine didn't have so many other projects to focus on, along with her own well being. The fact that she's made progress at all is enough for now-- there's no reason to push her more than is absolutely necessary.

[god_of_games]

Well, let's not sacrifice well-being for speed.

[fightforpride]

Indeed. She needs reminders about that.

[god_of_games]

I'll leave that to your capable hands, my friend. You're better at that stuff than I am anyway.

[fightforpride]

All it takes is a little patience, that's all. It's nothing that special.

[fearnotdeceit]

The more time your mun takes, the better off you'll be.

[fightforpride]

[A nod in understanding.]

So people keep saying, although I'm inclined to trust this one to have a little sense with her affairs. Her only plan is to send me to a place with wings...but, she doesn't plan to take any action like that for a long while.

[fearnotdeceit]

Mine did that once. [That whole wing place. Been there, done that.] Good luck. [No, really.]

[fightforpride]

[He pursed his lips thoughtfully at those words.]

It must not have been a good experience for you...I'm sorry to hear that.

[fearnotdeceit]

[He snorts.] It wasn't that bad. There are worse places out there.

[fightforpride]

So they keep saying. I don't want to imagine what some of these places are like.

[fearnotdeceit]

No, you don't. Probably could be worse, though.

[fightforpride]

Yes, it could be, but that is just the way of these mundanes.

For right now, though, I see no reason to worry. [He smiled.] But, thank you for the warning.