"But of course. Someone has to keep you on your toes." For a dedicated soldier not to notice an obvious intruder... Dear, dear. He was going to have enough ammunition to last him for a week.

And speaking of intruders... Sloppy, Anise. Sloppy. That is not how you eavesdrop. Jade almost felt bad knowing how flustered this might make Rukia once she finally noticed.

Not quite bad enough to refrain from adding fuel to the fire, though.

"Hm..." Jade turned towards her more fully and brushed some of her hair back from where it framed her face, as though picturing what it would look like with a shorter cut. He had to bend down a bit, tilting his head, to get a good look. "Yes, I think I'd like to see that. Short hair would certainly suit you."

His red eyes warmed with mischievous -- though not insincere -- tenderness. "Of course, it's entirely your choice. You're always lovely to behold regardless."

His grin was an obvious clue that he knew exactly how thick he was laying it on, and that he was very much enjoying it.