Rukia nodded to indicate that she understood, concerning both of his issues. Certainly she had no wish to deprive Esdham of their resources, whether it be soldiers or even those in charge of running the airline transport from one city to the other.

But she was surprised to hear him speak of Terra. It seemed this time that he truly wanted to express himself with words, else he wouldn't have mentioned her at all.

"I trust your romance is going well, then?" she smiled, pushing away her notes and pivoting on the bench to face him with one leg tucked in front of her. There was a teasing hint to her grin, but there was genuine happiness too. Congratulations to him for finding a place for his heart!