I've got all this ringing in my ears { PRIVATE } but none on my fingers.

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    [fancypost borderwidth=0px;background-color: #ffffff; width:350px; color: #515151; text-align:justify; font-family:arial; font-size:10px; margin: 10px 5px 5px; 5px;] Odessa messed up. She understood that, and no amount of scolding from Ichigo would smash that fact into her brain anymore than she already had. So, she wouldn't give him or anyone else the chance to yell at her like a child. All day she would be outside the castle, and wouldn't return until nightfall. Or, maybe, she shouldn't go back to camp at all. She had considered that possibility several times ever since the mutiny of a raid she incited. Did anyone still what her in HawkClan? Had any of them every truly wanted her there? She had joined a clan for companionship! Now she would never have a chance to make friends again.
    With a deep sigh, she stared down at the waters slowly flowing in front of her. She was seated on the side of the river, as far as she could be from the camp.


    { SORRY THIS IS SO RUSHED }

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    [align=center][fancypost borderwidth=0; width: 430px; font-family: georgia; font-size: 20pt; color: black; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px pink;][align=left]Byakuya Kuchiki ♛[/fancypost]
    [fancypost borderwidth=0;font-size:8pt; text-align:justify; line-height:95%; width:400px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px black;]Byakuya was one to defend the laws no matter what. For some reason, Odessa... seemed different. He didn't know why though. It was so odd... he felt something he hadn't felt in a long time but he couldn't pinpoint it. The panther was patrolling the edges of the territory when he saw the female. "Hello Odessa" He said with a dip of his head
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    [fancypost borderwidth=0px;background-color: #ffffff; width:350px; color: #515151; text-align:justify; font-family:arial; font-size:10px; margin: 10px 5px 5px; 5px;] Odessa's head shot up as Byakuya spoke, gaze darting from the water over to him. Yet another sigh escaped her when she saw the larger animal. She never could be by herself in HawkClan, could she? Never a moment of solitude. Had she truly expected not to be interrupted near the border, though? The numbers of border patrols were rapidly increasing every day; making it be nearly impossible to find a place in the territory where someone wouldn't run into one.
    And why is that? A small voice deep in her mind asked. Who is the one that sent a raid into ShadowClan? Maybe they would not require all of these patrols if you hadn't acted so foolishly.


    Was that what he was here to talk to her about? Her fiasco?
    No, probably not. If Byakuya was angry at her for the raid, he wouldn't say it nor show it. Even if he wasn't infuriated, he wouldn't reveal that, either. He never showed how he truly felt. That behavior typically concerned her a bit, but now she found his apathetic nature a blessing.
    "Greetings," she replied, a bit more aggressively than intended. "What are you doing out here?"

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    [fancypost borderwidth=0;font-size:8pt; text-align:justify; line-height:95%; width:400px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px black;]Byakuya was, albeit, slightly annoyed and somewhat angry with Odessa for staring the raid, but as stated, he wouldn't show it. Never has never will. The male was a bit surprised at the abrasive tone the female used. "Patrolling the borders. What brings you to the borders?" He asked, the slightest bit of emotion coming through. Was it really there? Maybe so.
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    [fancypost borderwidth=0px;background-color: #ffffff; width:350px; color: #515151; text-align:justify; font-family:arial; font-size:10px; margin: 10px 5px 5px; 5px;] "Why are you on a patrol by yourself?" she inquired. In truth, she rarely ever went on patrols, but she did know that they were usually made up of a group of people; especially border patrols. Going so near the borders alone seemed extremely unsafe.
    "I am not doubting your abilities, but isn't it a bit dangerous to be venturing so close to the borders by yourself during these dangerous times?"
    Looking back to the river, she responded to his question,
    "I'm thinking about these said dangerous times, and how they would not be so trying if we weren't in a clan made up of fools, myself included."

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    [fancypost borderwidth=0;font-size:8pt; text-align:justify; line-height:95%; width:400px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px black;]It truly wasn't an idea he wouldn't have had if the recent raid hadn't happened. The raid raised his awareness for border safety. "There was no need to gather a group. I have no doubts of my strength that I can't handle an enemy" He replied as she told him her reasoning. "You are no fool, nor are the members of the clan. You simply wanted vengeance on the ShadowClanner who attack Ichigo Kurosaki." He said to her. Wow. Even if the cougar wasn't here, he called him by his full name
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    [fancypost borderwidth=0px;background-color: #ffffff; width:350px; color: #515151; text-align:justify; font-family:arial; font-size:10px; margin: 10px 5px 5px; 5px;] "If I'm being perfectly honest, Ichigo's injuries were not even half of the reason why I began the raid." She admitted weakly.
    "I was mostly annoyed with how he never does anything to protect HawkClan. I understand that he does not wish to begin conflict with other organizations, but we aren't the ones inciting the violence if they strike first!" Hopefully Byakuya would agree with something she said, or at least react. Sometimes she felt like the Warchief was a brick wall instead of a black cougar, and at times she was fine with that. Occasionally it was nice to talk to someone who didn't reveal any judgementful opinions they had about you.
    She wanted something out of him now, though, something to tell her he cared at all.
    "I'm not saying I want a war, that is the last thing I want, I just believe we should stop being so submissive."

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    [fancypost borderwidth=0;font-size:8pt; text-align:justify; line-height:95%; width:400px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px black;]Truly, Byakuya agreed with everything Odessa said. HawkClan was very submissive as far as attacks went. "I agree. Submissiveness is the clan's weakness as of now" He said, as emotionless as ever.
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    [fancypost borderwidth=0px;background-color: #ffffff; width:350px; color: #515151; text-align:justify; font-family:arial; font-size:10px; margin: 10px 5px 5px; 5px;] "What would you do in Ichigo's situation?" She asked, genuinely curious. He was going to be the next monarch, after all. It would be necessary for him to think about war tactics and rivals then, so why not inquire about his views now?

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    [fancypost borderwidth=0;font-size:8pt; text-align:justify; line-height:95%; width:400px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px black;]Byakuya had to think about Odessa's question for a moment. "Train the clan and strengthen alliances and attempt to lower the tension with our enemy groups" The panther stated
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    [fancypost borderwidth=0px;background-color: #ffffff; width:350px; color: #515151; text-align:justify; font-family:arial; font-size:10px; margin: 10px 5px 5px; 5px;] "Has Ichigo done any of that?" She asked bitterly.
    "No. He has made attempts to battle train, I will give him that, but what about our alliances? They give us gifts, and we rarely return the favor." Shaking her head, she looked up into the sky. The large masses of grey clouds above screamed rain, and the heaviness in the air threatened lightening would follow suit. She despised this type of weather, and her agitated mood only added to her hatred.
    "He is new to being the monarch, I understand. He will make mistakes. Even the most seasoned of leaders make miscalculations, but he needs to learn how to fix his errors before this all spirals into something that can never be corrected."


    { late post ugh. }

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    [fancypost borderwidth=0;font-size:8pt; text-align:justify; line-height:95%; width:400px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px black;]Byakuya nodded to the female. Though he had a certain friendship with the monarch, he agreed nonetheless. Ichigo needed to get on alliances. "I should be getting to him on that. Alliances could make or break this clan" He said
    //rushed
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    [fancypost borderwidth=0px;background-color: #ffffff; width:350px; color: #515151; text-align:justify; font-family:arial; font-size:10px; margin: 10px 5px 5px; 5px;] "Thank you." She nodded.
    "If a serious war was to break out, we would need as many allies willing to fight at our side as possible. The only way we can obtain and maintain those alliances is by paying attention to them."
    She paused, looking over to him with a small smile.
    "Did you know that you are an excellent listener, Byakuya?"

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    [fancypost borderwidth=0;font-size:8pt; text-align:justify; line-height:95%; width:400px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px black;]Yep, there went his emotionless self. Since the two of them were alone, his emotions actually began to show. This strayed from his normal behavior quite a bit. Byakuya actually smiled. The Labrador looked to Odessa and smiled. "Thank you Odessa. You're a good person to have to speak with" He said with a respective dip of his head.
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    [fancypost borderwidth=0px;background-color: #ffffff; width:350px; color: #515151; text-align:justify; font-family:arial; font-size:10px; margin: 10px 5px 5px; 5px;] Her grin grew wider when one spread across Byakuya's face. She was certain that this was the first time she had seen his face show such emotion before: and a smile, no less!
    "That smile is an excellent look on you," she commented. "You should wear it more often."

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    [fancypost borderwidth=0;font-size:8pt; text-align:justify; line-height:95%; width:400px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px black;]A smile was certainly something the shogun didn't have often, seeing one was a rare sight. "A smile is something only few have seen me with. Very few" He said, happiness actually coming through in his voice. Being around her made Byakuya feel like his responsibilities were gone.
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    { I need to get better at replying quickly oMG.
    I'm gonna start the Odessa trauma plot tomorrow btw }


    "Well, I must say that I am honored to be apart of that select group," She stated, her joyful expression growing with the happiness of his voice.
    "Everyone who has seen it has been truly blessed by your smile."

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    Byakuya's smile began to grow into a true one. "Thank you" He said simply
    //muse is dead
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    [fancypost borderwidth=0;font-size:8pt; text-align:justify; line-height:95%; width:400px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px black;]//yes c:
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