"Excellent!" Rukia grinned, liking the prospect very much. "We can meet and exchange notes over tea, then move to the library to continue our studies. We'll take home different books to see what results our research yields." Yes, it was the perfect plan.

But don't be surprised if the occasional horror novel worked its way into Rukia's stack.

"What is the military like?" Rukia asked. "Do all Heroes enlist, or is service voluntary?"