Rukia's head lifted, and she blinked for a moment, surprised at the request. She'd thought Sephiroth had made it clear that he did not consider them to be friends at the Christmas party, so she'd respectfully kept her distance save for discussions strictly concerning their duties.

But she wasn't opposed to company of any sort, his included. "Certainly," she acquiesced, moving her notebook to the other side of her plate to indicate that the seat beside her was open.

She moved her notes and records aside as well for later study in her barracks. "Have you been in Esdham long?" She wasn't sure how much familiarity she ought to use, so she carefully stuck to very light, very small conversation, waiting to follow his cues.