[Adventures? She's interested. Any sort of training she can glean from this loop will surely be beneficial, and after running into that hamster, she's loathe to enter the calm plains on her own. She hastens to catch up to him, though he needn't slow his stride for her sake. Her steps are quick and confident.]

I wouldn't call it unfortunate. It's different, though.

[Rukia looks up at him, her brow creased in perplexity.]

I'd always wished more people would reach out to me, and try to get to know who I am. I apologize if I presumed you would have the same needs.

[She faces forward again, her expression thoughtful.]

I would like to understand you better. Perhaps another day.