"Don't be stupid!" Angrily, Rukia shoved the sword aside with an open palm. She'd seize it if he persisted in waving it in Cloud's face, as she wasn't about to sit by and allow this person to threaten an ally and a friend. Though she recognized his face from the sewer expedition, she didn't know Albel personally.

"Cloud has fought hard for us for many months, risking his life countless times. Do you really suspect he would turn on us now for an ill-conceived plot such as this?" She jabbed her finger at Cloud's spangly shoulder.

"Do you really think he would wear something this hideous by choice?! Use your head!"