"More than enough at this point," Rukia decided, pushing a lock of black hair behind her ear as she straightened herself away from the wall. "It might become too crowded at this point. I'm concerned for the Crystal in any case, my strengths would be better spent there."

But she would keep a close eye on the observatory anyway, just in case it looked like things were getting too much for the others to bear.

"I think I'll go there now. You are welcome to join me, if you wish?"