[Rukia nods, listening with a smile. Even if Lailah's world doesn't have soul reapers, the seraph at least knows what one is, and that's pleasing to Rukia. She only wishes she could return the favor, as she's never heard of a seraph before.]

Yes, it is quite the shock, isn't it?

[She sits down primly on a bench, settling her cake box on her lap and opening it up.]

Ordinarily the living aren't able to see me. I've found that my appetite has increased quite a bit as well from what I'm accustomed to experiencing. What does a seraph do?